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Benton County
Sulphur Springs, AR
72768
72768 ZIP Code — Sulphur Springs, AR
Benton County, Arkansas
ZIP code 72768 is located in
Sulphur Springs ,
Arkansas ,
within Benton County .
It covers approximately 31.58 square miles and serves a population of
1,433 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 479 .
About ZIP code 72768
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $207,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 65%.
Median household income is $49,188.
The dominant occupation class is service, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks. 31% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 18% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 72768 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a strong veteran community.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
1,433
Population density
45 / sq mi
State FIPS
05
County FIPS
007
Geography
Land area
31.58 sq mi
Water area
0.01 sq mi
Latitude
36.4671
Longitude
-94.4863
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
479
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
45.1%
32.5%
50.4%
$50k – $100k
34.3%
35.6%
29.9%
$100k – $200k
17.3%
22.6%
15.7%
Over $200k
3.3%
9.3%
4.0%
Demographics & statistics
$49,188
Median household income
$207,300
Median home value
17.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 372 26.0% 18 and over 1,061 74.0% 65 and over 149 10.4% Median age 35.6 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
Black or African American
0.1%
Group Count % White 1,203 73.9% Two or more races 204 12.5% Hispanic or Latino 195 12% Other race 23 1.4% American Indian / Alaska Native 2 0.1% Black or African American 1 0.1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
45.1%
32.5%
50.4%
$50k – $100k
34.3%
35.6%
29.9%
$100k – $200k
17.3%
22.6%
15.7%
Over $200k
3.3%
9.3%
4.0%
Range % of households Under $10k 7.0% $15k–$25k 8.4% $25k–$35k 8.0% $35k–$50k 32.0% $50k–$75k 16.2% $75k–$100k 15.0% $100k–$150k 11.5% $200k+ 2.0% Median income $49,188
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $207,300 Median rent / month $662 Owner occupied 64.5% Renter occupied 35.5% Vacant 17.0% Single-family detached 74.5% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 22.4% Median rooms 5.0 Avg household size (owned) 2.67
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 1.5% 2010–2019 4.1% 2000–2009 10.4% 1990–1999 25.5% 1980–1989 17.7% 1970–1979 7.1% 1960–1969 2.0% 1950–1959 13.4% 1940–1949 6.8% 1939 or earlier 11.4%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 11.4% 1 bedroom 2.6% 2 bedrooms 26.9% 3 bedrooms 49.0% 4 bedrooms 9.9% 5+ bedrooms 0.3%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.8% 1 vehicle 24.0% 2 vehicles 44.9% 3 or more 30.3%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 21.3% Electricity 32.8% Propane / LP gas 8.8% Wood 37.1%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 239 49.0% Cohabiting couple 15 3.1% Male householder, no spouse 128 26.2% Female householder, no spouse 106 21.7% Households with children under 18 215 44.1% Households with seniors (65+) 107 21.9% Average household size 2.93
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 30.5% 31.5% Married 40.9% 45.5% Separated 4.4% 3.2% Widowed 6.4% 7.9% Divorced 17.7% 11.9%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
14.5%
Some college, no degree
21.7%
Graduate / professional
4.0%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 80.5% Bachelor's or higher 17.6%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 7 2.6% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 164 60.1% High school 102 37.4% College / grad school 0 0.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Professional & management
19.9%
Education & healthcare
16.2%
Transportation & utilities
8.9%
Public administration
2.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
2.2%
Agriculture & mining
2.1%
Finance & real estate
1.8%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 10.8% Service 33.0% Sales & office 18.6% Natural resources & construction 15.9% Production & transportation 21.7%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 70.9% Government 17.0% Self-employed 12.1% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 84.6% Carpool 11.8% Public transit 0.2% Walk 0.0% Work from home 3.5% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 30.9
Poverty
Married-couple families
3.3%
Female-led households
37.5%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 24.6% Retirement income 12.1% Supplemental Security 6.4% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 16.2%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 33.2% High blood pressure 38.7% High cholesterol 36.3% Diabetes 11.7% Heart disease 8.3% Stroke 3.7% Asthma 9.7% Arthritis 27.7% Kidney disease 3.3% Pulmonary disease 9.6% Cancer 6.9%
Behavior / access % Smoking 23.4% Binge drinking 15.9% No physical activity 30.1% Less than 7 hrs sleep 32.9% Depression 24.4% Fair or poor health 20.7% Poor mental health 16.7% Poor physical health 14.0% No health insurance 16.3% Visited doctor (checkup) 74.6% Visited dentist 55.0% Cholesterol screening 87.6% Teeth loss 19.6%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 191 18.0%
Disability % Any disability 15.4% Under 18 0.8% 18–64 years 14.9% 65 and over 54.4%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 29.9% Public insurance 40.1% No insurance 31.2% Uninsured under 19 28.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,327 92.6% Spanish 20 1.5% Other Indo-European 1 0.1% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 19 1.4%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 1,413 98.6% Born in same state 1,413 98.6% Born in different state 692 48.3% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 20 1.4% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 346 24.1% French 131 9.1% Italian 103 7.2% Dutch 83 5.8%
Ancestry Count % Norwegian 23 1.6% German 2 0.1% English 1 0.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 34.1% Internet access 84.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72768
What city is ZIP code 72768 in?
ZIP code 72768 is primarily assigned to Sulphur Springs, Arkansas.
What county is ZIP code 72768 in?
ZIP code 72768 falls within Benton County, Arkansas.
Does ZIP code 72768 have a large veteran population?
18% of civilians in ZIP code 72768 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the population of ZIP code 72768?
ZIP code 72768 has an estimated population of 1,433 residents, with a density of 45 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 72768?
The median household income in ZIP code 72768 is $49,188, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 72768?
The median home value in ZIP code 72768 is $207,300.
What timezone is ZIP code 72768 in?
ZIP code 72768 observes the CST timezone.
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