72581 ZIP Code — Tumbling Shoals, AR

Cleburne County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72581 is located in Tumbling Shoals, Arkansas, within Cleburne County. It covers approximately 12.07 square miles and serves a population of 957 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 72581

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 $136,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 94%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $37,368. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 50% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

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

Overall, ZIP code 72581 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

957

population

12.07

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72581 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72581

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72581. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Tumbling Shoals	Acceptable
Tumbling Shoals	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72546 Ida (2.7 mi) 72530 Drasco (4.2 mi) 72545 Heber Springs (5.5 mi) 72179 Wilburn (6.9 mi) 72543 Heber Springs (7 mi) 72523 Concord (8.9 mi) 72130 Prim (9.2 mi) 72067 Higden (9.9 mi) 72121 Pangburn (12.4 mi) 72044 Edgemont (13 mi) 72534 Floral (13.2 mi) 72555 Marcella (14.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	957
Population density	79 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	023

Geography
Land area	12.07 sq mi
Water area	1.31 sq mi
Latitude	35.5519
Longitude	-91.9670
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	77.8%	55.3%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	16.2%	30.3%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	6.0%	11.3%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.1%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

957

Population

People per sq mi

60.1

Median age

$37,368

Median household income

$22,478

Per capita income

$136,800

Median home value

Median monthly rent

94.4%

Home ownership

4.9%

Poverty rate

1.7%

Unemployment

744

Housing units

20.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

121

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	107	11.2%
18 and over	850	88.8%
65 and over	338	35.3%
Median age	60.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 86.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 5.4%

Hispanic or Latino 3.9%

Two or more races 3.1%

Other race 0.8%

Group	Count	%
White	864	86.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	54	5.4%
Hispanic or Latino	39	3.9%
Two or more races	31	3.1%
Other race	8	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	77.8%	55.3%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	16.2%	30.3%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	6.0%	11.3%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.1%	4.0%

Under $10k 1.7%

$15k–$25k 27.8%

$25k–$35k 9.3%

$35k–$50k 29.0%

$50k–$75k 19.3%

$75k–$100k 7.3%

$100k–$150k 3.1%

$150k–$200k 2.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.7%
$15k–$25k	27.8%
$25k–$35k	9.3%
$35k–$50k	29.0%
$50k–$75k	19.3%
$75k–$100k	7.3%
$100k–$150k	3.1%
$150k–$200k	2.5%
Median income	$37,368

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.1%

$50k–$100k 10.1%

$100k–$150k 38.0%

$150k–$200k 11.0%

$200k–$300k 13.6%

$300k–$500k 14.3%

$500k–$1M 4.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$136,800
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	94.4%
Renter occupied	5.6%
Vacant	37.5%
Single-family detached	79.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	21.0%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.04

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	15.6%
2000–2009	11.5%
1990–1999	22.0%
1980–1989	18.9%
1970–1979	17.1%
1960–1969	0.6%
1950–1959	2.9%
1940–1949	10.5%
1939 or earlier	0.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.9%
2 bedrooms	21.3%
3 bedrooms	55.6%
4 bedrooms	17.1%
5+ bedrooms	3.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	29.0%
2 vehicles	51.9%
3 or more	19.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	69.5%
Propane / LP gas	22.4%
Wood	8.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	288	59.8%
Cohabiting couple	6	1.2%
Male householder, no spouse	130	27.0%
Female householder, no spouse	58	12.0%
Households with children under 18	57	11.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	226	46.9%
Average household size	1.99

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	5.4%	10.0%
Married	68.0%	66.4%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	4.2%	13.8%
Divorced	22.5%	9.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.6%

Some HS, no diploma 4.8%

HS graduate 35.1%

Some college, no degree 28.5%

Associate's degree 2.8%

Bachelor's degree 16.5%

Graduate / professional 3.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.5%
Bachelor's or higher	20.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	24	21.6%
Elementary school	61	55.0%
High school	26	23.4%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 32.2%

Retail trade 15.3%

Manufacturing 12.1%

Construction 11.3%

Professional & management 9.0%

Transportation & utilities 7.6%

Finance & real estate 5.1%

Education & healthcare 5.1%

Other services 2.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	22.9%
Service	29.1%
Sales & office	1.7%
Natural resources & construction	26.6%
Production & transportation	19.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.9%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	25.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.9%
Carpool	10.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	3.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.5

Poverty

All people 4.9%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 5.5%

Married-couple families 5.9%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	50.2%
Retirement income	41.9%
Supplemental Security	3.3%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.6%
High blood pressure	48.0%
High cholesterol	44.8%
Diabetes	15.9%
Heart disease	11.2%
Stroke	5.0%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	36.1%
Kidney disease	4.3%
Pulmonary disease	13.1%
Cancer	8.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.7%
Binge drinking	12.2%
No physical activity	34.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.5%
Depression	25.7%
Fair or poor health	25.2%
Poor mental health	15.8%
Poor physical health	17.1%
No health insurance	14.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.5%
Visited dentist	50.5%
Cholesterol screening	90.6%
Teeth loss	22.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	46	5.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.7%
Under 18	25.2%
18–64 years	18.6%
65 and over	28.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	51.1%
Public insurance	63.9%
No insurance	9.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	935	97.7%
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)	957	100.0%
Born in same state	957	100.0%
Born in different state	626	65.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	197	20.6%
Arab	113	11.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	112	11.7%
Dutch	8	0.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	50.4%
Internet access	79.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72581

What city is ZIP code 72581 in?

ZIP code 72581 is primarily assigned to Tumbling Shoals, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72581 in?

ZIP code 72581 falls within Cleburne County, Arkansas.

Does ZIP code 72581 have an older population?

35% of residents in ZIP code 72581 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 72581 mostly owner-occupied?

94% of occupied units in ZIP code 72581 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 72581 have a large retiree population?

50% of households in ZIP code 72581 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 72581?

The median home value in ZIP code 72581 is $136,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 72581 in?

ZIP code 72581 observes the CST timezone.