72471 ZIP Code — Swifton, AR

Jackson County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72471 is located in Swifton, Arkansas, within Jackson County. It covers approximately 85.57 square miles and serves a population of 1,245 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 72471

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $62,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $53,929. Poverty affects 32% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 34% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 44% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 72471 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,245

population

85.57

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72471 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72471

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72471. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Swifton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72473 Tuckerman (5.4 mi) 72524 Cord (9.4 mi) 72440 Lynn (10 mi) 72572 Saffell (10.4 mi) 72421 Cash (10.5 mi) 72562 Newark (14.9 mi) 72469 Strawberry (15.4 mi) 72458 Powhatan (16 mi) 72579 Sulphur Rock (17.9 mi) 72112 Newport (18.3 mi) 72005 Amagon (18.4 mi) 72466 Smithville (18.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,245
Population density	15 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	067

Geography
Land area	85.57 sq mi
Water area	0.73 sq mi
Latitude	35.8213
Longitude	-91.1404
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	870

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.9%	63.0%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	25.6%	25.5%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	8.4%	9.5%	15.7%
Over $200k	9.1%	2.0%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,245

Population

People per sq mi

29.9

Median age

$53,929

Median household income

$19,564

Per capita income

$62,800

Median home value

$506

Median monthly rent

76.1%

Home ownership

32.3%

Poverty rate

11.6%

Unemployment

330

Housing units

8.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

102

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

106

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	412	33.1%
18 and over	833	66.9%
65 and over	178	14.3%
Median age	29.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.7%

Two or more races 4%

Black or African American 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,192	95.7%
Two or more races	50	4%
Black or African American	3	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.9%	63.0%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	25.6%	25.5%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	8.4%	9.5%	15.7%
Over $200k	9.1%	2.0%	4.0%

Under $10k 3.3%

$10k–$15k 14.1%

$15k–$25k 5.8%

$25k–$35k 14.3%

$35k–$50k 9.5%

$50k–$75k 19.3%

$75k–$100k 6.5%

$100k–$150k 27.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.3%
$10k–$15k	14.1%
$15k–$25k	5.8%
$25k–$35k	14.3%
$35k–$50k	9.5%
$50k–$75k	19.3%
$75k–$100k	6.5%
$100k–$150k	27.1%
Median income	$53,929

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 26.4%

$50k–$100k 59.4%

$100k–$150k 8.3%

$150k–$200k 2.0%

$200k–$300k 4.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$62,800
Median rent / month	$506
Owner occupied	76.1%
Renter occupied	23.9%
Vacant	6.4%
Single-family detached	85.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	11.5%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.83

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.5%
2000–2009	22.4%
1990–1999	8.9%
1980–1989	12.0%
1970–1979	32.2%
1960–1969	11.1%
1950–1959	7.1%
1940–1949	1.6%
1939 or earlier	4.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.1%
2 bedrooms	17.2%
3 bedrooms	72.7%
4 bedrooms	6.4%
5+ bedrooms	0.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.0%
1 vehicle	34.7%
2 vehicles	31.2%
3 or more	32.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	67.8%
Electricity	31.2%
Wood	1.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	208	52.3%
Cohabiting couple	31	7.8%
Male householder, no spouse	60	15.1%
Female householder, no spouse	99	24.9%
Households with children under 18	190	47.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	144	36.2%
Average household size	3.13

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.1%	10.0%
Married	57.1%	42.2%
Separated	1.6%	7.8%
Widowed	9.2%	16.6%
Divorced	11.0%	23.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.2%

Some HS, no diploma 9.2%

HS graduate 45.1%

Some college, no degree 24.4%

Associate's degree 9.9%

Bachelor's degree 7.1%

Graduate / professional 1.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.5%
Bachelor's or higher	8.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	4	1.3%
Kindergarten	45	14.7%
Elementary school	185	60.5%
High school	41	13.4%
College / grad school	31	10.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 26.5%

Education & healthcare 15.6%

Retail trade 13.2%

Transportation & utilities 10.4%

Agriculture & mining 10.0%

Other services 7.0%

Public administration 6.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.1%

Wholesale trade 2.3%

Finance & real estate 1.8%

Construction 1.6%

Professional & management 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.5%
Service	19.3%
Sales & office	16.3%
Natural resources & construction	15.9%
Production & transportation	24.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.8%
Government	14.5%
Self-employed	7.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.8%
Carpool	4.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.4%
Work from home	5.8%
Other means	3.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.7

Poverty

All people 32.3%

Under 18 years 50.5%

18 and over 23.3%

Married-couple families 8.7%

Female-led households 76.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.7%
Retirement income	17.1%
Supplemental Security	11.6%
Cash public assistance	1.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	34.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.0%
High blood pressure	40.0%
High cholesterol	39.9%
Diabetes	12.5%
Heart disease	8.9%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	29.6%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	10.6%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.7%
Binge drinking	15.1%
No physical activity	31.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.0%
Depression	27.2%
Fair or poor health	21.3%
Poor mental health	17.4%
Poor physical health	14.5%
No health insurance	14.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.2%
Visited dentist	53.9%
Cholesterol screening	87.4%
Teeth loss	20.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	62	7.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.6%
Under 18	18.4%
18–64 years	15.1%
65 and over	59.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	34.9%
Public insurance	61.0%
No insurance	8.8%
Uninsured under 19	9.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,113	89.4%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,245	100.0%
Born in same state	1,245	100.0%
Born in different state	1,022	82.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	488	39.2%
French	180	14.5%
Italian	146	11.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	18	1.4%
Polish	9	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	32.0%
Internet access	89.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72471

What city is ZIP code 72471 in?

ZIP code 72471 is primarily assigned to Swifton, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72471 in?

ZIP code 72471 falls within Jackson County, Arkansas.

Is ZIP code 72471 family-oriented?

33% of residents in ZIP code 72471 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72471?

32% of residents in ZIP code 72471 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 72471?

8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 72471 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 72471 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 72471 in?

ZIP code 72471 observes the CST timezone.