72473 ZIP Code — Tuckerman, AR

Jackson County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72473 is located in Tuckerman, Arkansas, within Jackson County. It covers approximately 62.98 square miles and serves a population of 2,159 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 72473

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 $84,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $53,542. 43% 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. The average commute of 20 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 (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 72473 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,159

population

62.98

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72473 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72473

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72473. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Tuckerman	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72471 Swifton (5.4 mi) 72524 Cord (9.7 mi) 72562 Newark (12 mi) 72421 Cash (12.4 mi) 72112 Newport (12.9 mi) 72572 Saffell (13.2 mi) 72005 Amagon (13.8 mi) 72440 Lynn (14.7 mi) 72579 Sulphur Rock (16.8 mi) 72479 Weiner (17.5 mi) 72469 Strawberry (18.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,159
Population density	34 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	067

Geography
Land area	62.98 sq mi
Water area	0.17 sq mi
Latitude	35.7465
Longitude	-91.1683
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	59.3%	63.0%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	30.8%	25.5%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	8.9%	9.5%	15.7%
Over $200k	1.0%	2.0%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

2,159

Population

People per sq mi

47.1

Median age

$53,542

Median household income

$30,920

Per capita income

$84,100

Median home value

$709

Median monthly rent

80.9%

Home ownership

15.7%

Poverty rate

3.7%

Unemployment

925

Housing units

18.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

148

25–34

118

116

35–44

163

45–54

130

140

55–59

112

60–64

152

65–74

121

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	443	20.5%
18 and over	1,716	79.5%
65 and over	406	18.8%
Median age	47.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 87.6%

Two or more races 8.8%

Hispanic or Latino 1.6%

Black or African American 1.4%

Other race 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	1,921	87.6%
Two or more races	192	8.8%
Hispanic or Latino	34	1.6%
Black or African American	30	1.4%
Other race	16	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	59.3%	63.0%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	30.8%	25.5%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	8.9%	9.5%	15.7%
Over $200k	1.0%	2.0%	4.0%

Under $10k 4.5%

$10k–$15k 4.0%

$15k–$25k 12.1%

$25k–$35k 16.9%

$35k–$50k 9.8%

$50k–$75k 20.0%

$75k–$100k 18.6%

$100k–$150k 5.6%

$150k–$200k 5.1%

$200k+ 3.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.5%
$10k–$15k	4.0%
$15k–$25k	12.1%
$25k–$35k	16.9%
$35k–$50k	9.8%
$50k–$75k	20.0%
$75k–$100k	18.6%
$100k–$150k	5.6%
$150k–$200k	5.1%
$200k+	3.5%
Median income	$53,542

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 24.7%

$50k–$100k 43.8%

$100k–$150k 19.2%

$150k–$200k 7.1%

$200k–$300k 3.2%

$500k–$1M 1.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$84,100
Median rent / month	$709
Owner occupied	80.9%
Renter occupied	19.1%
Vacant	14.0%
Single-family detached	89.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	4.9%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.18

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.5%
2000–2009	4.7%
1990–1999	6.9%
1980–1989	10.5%
1970–1979	39.8%
1960–1969	20.9%
1950–1959	9.4%
1940–1949	2.5%
1939 or earlier	4.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.3%
2 bedrooms	25.2%
3 bedrooms	61.9%
4 bedrooms	7.7%
5+ bedrooms	1.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.3%
1 vehicle	32.8%
2 vehicles	43.5%
3 or more	20.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	54.6%
Electricity	39.8%
Propane / LP gas	3.3%
Wood	2.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	401	42.1%
Cohabiting couple	45	4.7%
Male householder, no spouse	215	22.6%
Female householder, no spouse	291	30.6%
Households with children under 18	273	28.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	300	31.5%
Average household size	2.27

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.4%	20.5%
Married	51.2%	46.8%
Separated	3.2%	2.3%
Widowed	1.7%	16.7%
Divorced	15.5%	13.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.0%

Some HS, no diploma 10.0%

HS graduate 39.1%

Some college, no degree 26.4%

Associate's degree 4.5%

Bachelor's degree 10.8%

Graduate / professional 7.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.1%
Bachelor's or higher	18.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	50	12.8%
Kindergarten	70	17.9%
Elementary school	141	36.0%
High school	88	22.4%
College / grad school	43	11.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.2%

Manufacturing 21.6%

Retail trade 20.7%

Transportation & utilities 10.0%

Agriculture & mining 6.5%

Public administration 4.9%

Other services 4.5%

Construction 3.5%

Finance & real estate 3.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.1%

Professional & management 0.9%

Wholesale trade 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.7%
Service	19.9%
Sales & office	22.1%
Natural resources & construction	13.8%
Production & transportation	13.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.5%
Government	20.4%
Self-employed	6.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.6%
Carpool	11.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	3.0%
Other means	1.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.3

Poverty

All people 15.7%

Under 18 years 29.8%

18 and over 12.1%

Married-couple families 5.2%

Female-led households 25.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.2%
Retirement income	27.8%
Supplemental Security	4.8%
Cash public assistance	0.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.9%
High blood pressure	39.8%
High cholesterol	40.8%
Diabetes	12.7%
Heart disease	8.4%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	28.8%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	10.3%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.3%
Binge drinking	15.0%
No physical activity	31.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.9%
Depression	27.1%
Fair or poor health	21.7%
Poor mental health	17.7%
Poor physical health	14.6%
No health insurance	14.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.1%
Visited dentist	53.0%
Cholesterol screening	87.0%
Teeth loss	21.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	126	7.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.0%
Under 18	9.0%
18–64 years	18.4%
65 and over	36.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	55.5%
Public insurance	49.3%
No insurance	7.6%
Uninsured under 19	9.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,032	94.1%
Spanish	16	0.8%
Other Indo-European	16	0.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,147	99.4%
Born in same state	2,140	99.1%
Born in different state	1,818	84.2%
Foreign born	7	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	12	0.6%
Not a US citizen	3	25.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	351	16.3%
Arab	350	16.2%
French	209	9.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	12	0.6%
English	5	0.2%
German	4	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.1%
Internet access	88.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72473

What city is ZIP code 72473 in?

ZIP code 72473 is primarily assigned to Tuckerman, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72473 in?

ZIP code 72473 falls within Jackson County, Arkansas.

Does ZIP code 72473 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 72473 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72473?

16% of residents in ZIP code 72473 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 72473 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 72473 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 72473?

The median home value in ZIP code 72473 is $84,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 72473 in?

ZIP code 72473 observes the CST timezone.