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Tichnor, AR
72166
72166 ZIP Code — Tichnor, AR
Arkansas County, Arkansas
ZIP code 72166 is located in
Tichnor ,
Arkansas ,
within Arkansas County .
It covers approximately 105.10 square miles and serves a population of
205 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 870 .
About ZIP code 72166
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy is high at 95%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $119,688. 76% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 47 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.
College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 26%.
Overall, ZIP code 72166 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
205
Population density
2 / sq mi
State FIPS
05
County FIPS
001
Geography
Land area
105.10 sq mi
Water area
9.32 sq mi
Latitude
34.0572
Longitude
-91.2378
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
870
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
41.0%
48.9%
50.4%
$50k – $100k
20.5%
31.8%
29.9%
$100k – $200k
38.5%
16.7%
15.7%
Over $200k
0.0%
2.5%
4.0%
Demographics & statistics
$119,688
Median household income
18.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 34 16.6% 18 and over 171 83.4% 65 and over 102 49.8% Median age 61.9 years
Race & ethnicity
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
41.0%
48.9%
50.4%
$50k – $100k
20.5%
31.8%
29.9%
$100k – $200k
38.5%
16.7%
15.7%
Over $200k
0.0%
2.5%
4.0%
Range % of households $35k–$50k 30.4% $50k–$75k 15.2% $100k–$150k 41.8% $150k–$200k 12.7% Median income $119,688
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $0 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 94.9% Renter occupied 5.1% Vacant 65.9% Single-family detached 66.8% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 33.2% Median rooms 6.3 Avg household size (owned) 2.68
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.0% 2000–2009 12.5% 1990–1999 29.7% 1980–1989 5.2% 1970–1979 11.6% 1960–1969 19.8% 1950–1959 9.5% 1940–1949 6.9% 1939 or earlier 4.7%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 0.0% 2 bedrooms 27.2% 3 bedrooms 41.8% 4 bedrooms 31.0% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.0% 1 vehicle 10.1% 2 vehicles 40.5% 3 or more 49.4%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 19.0% Electricity 35.4% Propane / LP gas 20.3% Wood 25.3%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 75 94.9% Cohabiting couple 0 0.0% Male householder, no spouse 0 0.0% Female householder, no spouse 4 5.1% Households with children under 18 19 24.1% Households with seniors (65+) 60 75.9% Average household size 2.59
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 0.0% 0.0% Married 100.0% 73.4% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 0.0% 4.3% Divorced 0.0% 22.3%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
14.6%
Some college, no degree
19.3%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 85.4% Bachelor's or higher 18.7%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 13 30.2% Kindergarten 14 32.6% Elementary school 7 16.3% High school 0 0.0% College / grad school 9 20.9%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
33.0%
Transportation & utilities
28.4%
Public administration
13.6%
Agriculture & mining
10.2%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 56.8% Service 0.0% Sales & office 15.9% Natural resources & construction 0.0% Production & transportation 27.3%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 13.6% Government 80.7% Self-employed 5.7% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 95.5% Carpool 4.5% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 0.0% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 46.6
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 75.9% Retirement income 41.8% Supplemental Security 0.0% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 0.0%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 35.8% High blood pressure 43.2% High cholesterol 42.7% Diabetes 14.4% Heart disease 10.1% Stroke 4.4% Asthma 9.8% Arthritis 31.3% Kidney disease 3.9% Pulmonary disease 11.2% Cancer 8.6%
Behavior / access % Smoking 21.6% Binge drinking 13.1% No physical activity 32.3% Less than 7 hrs sleep 30.9% Depression 23.7% Fair or poor health 21.1% Poor mental health 15.3% Poor physical health 14.8% No health insurance 13.0% Visited doctor (checkup) 75.3% Visited dentist 56.6% Cholesterol screening 90.4% Teeth loss 18.4%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 15 8.8%
Disability % Any disability 26.3% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 13.0% 65 and over 44.1%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 87.8% Public insurance 61.0% No insurance 0.0% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 192 93.7% Spanish 9 4.7% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 9 4.7% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 205 100.0% Born in same state 205 100.0% Born in different state 190 92.7% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 47 22.9% Italian 31 15.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 38.5% Internet access 100.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72166
What city is ZIP code 72166 in?
ZIP code 72166 is primarily assigned to Tichnor, Arkansas.
What county is ZIP code 72166 in?
ZIP code 72166 falls within Arkansas County, Arkansas.
Does ZIP code 72166 have a large retiree population?
76% of households in ZIP code 72166 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 72166 have an older population?
50% of residents in ZIP code 72166 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Is ZIP code 72166 mostly owner-occupied?
95% of occupied units in ZIP code 72166 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 72166?
The median household income in ZIP code 72166 is $119,688, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 72166 in?
ZIP code 72166 observes the CST timezone.
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