72955 ZIP Code — Uniontown, AR

Crawford County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72955 is located in Uniontown, Arkansas, within Crawford County. It covers approximately 13.85 square miles and serves a population of 1,132 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 479.

About ZIP code 72955

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 72955 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,132

population

13.85

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72955 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72955

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72955. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Uniontown	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72932 Cedarville (3.1 mi) 72948 Natural Dam (7.3 mi) 72952 Rudy (8 mi) 74954 Roland (9.6 mi) 72956 Van Buren (10.1 mi) 72934 Chester (11.4 mi) 72904 Fort Smith (13.3 mi) 72729 Evansville (13.9 mi) 72717 Canehill (16.2 mi) 72901 Fort Smith (16.3 mi) 72919 Fort Smith (16.3 mi) 72921 Alma (16.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,132
Population density	82 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	033

Geography
Land area	13.85 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	35.6012
Longitude	-94.4377
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	479

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	82.4%	50.8%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	0.0%	30.9%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	17.6%	16.4%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.0%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,132

Population

People per sq mi

16.2

Median age

Median household income

$9,511

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

82.2%

Home ownership

71.4%

Poverty rate

11.5%

Unemployment

211

Housing units

10.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

219

15–19

202

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	732	64.7%
18 and over	400	35.3%
65 and over	65	5.7%
Median age	16.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 83.1%

Asian 11.6%

Two or more races 5.3%

Group	Count	%
White	941	83.1%
Asian	131	11.6%
Two or more races	60	5.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	82.4%	50.8%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	0.0%	30.9%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	17.6%	16.4%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.0%	4.0%

$10k–$15k 10.5%

$15k–$25k 18.3%

$25k–$35k 4.2%

$35k–$50k 41.4%

$100k–$150k 9.4%

$150k–$200k 16.2%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	10.5%
$15k–$25k	18.3%
$25k–$35k	4.2%
$35k–$50k	41.4%
$100k–$150k	9.4%
$150k–$200k	16.2%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 41.4%

$50k–$100k 5.1%

$150k–$200k 11.5%

$200k–$300k 9.6%

$300k–$500k 32.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	82.2%
Renter occupied	17.8%
Vacant	22.0%
Single-family detached	48.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	51.8%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	6.69

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	25.7%
1990–1999	25.3%
1980–1989	18.8%
1970–1979	30.2%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	8.2%
3 bedrooms	51.4%
4 bedrooms	40.4%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	25.7%
2 vehicles	38.2%
3 or more	36.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	37.2%
Propane / LP gas	24.1%
Wood	28.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	156	81.7%
Cohabiting couple	20	10.5%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	15	7.9%
Households with children under 18	142	74.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	60	31.4%
Average household size	5.93

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.8%	60.4%
Married	66.1%	36.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	7.1%	3.3%
Divorced	0.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 25.3%

HS graduate 14.8%

Some college, no degree 36.8%

Associate's degree 13.3%

Bachelor's degree 5.5%

Graduate / professional 4.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	74.8%
Bachelor's or higher	10.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	20	3.0%
Kindergarten	17	2.6%
Elementary school	335	50.5%
High school	291	43.9%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Transportation & utilities 51.9%

Construction 35.9%

Professional & management 12.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.0%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	35.9%
Production & transportation	38.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	100.0%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	100.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.6

Poverty

All people 71.4%

Under 18 years 88.7%

18 and over 39.8%

Married-couple families 41.7%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.9%
Retirement income	44.0%
Supplemental Security	38.2%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.4%
High blood pressure	40.6%
High cholesterol	39.0%
Diabetes	13.0%
Heart disease	8.5%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	28.7%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	10.9%
Cancer	6.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.2%
Binge drinking	14.8%
No physical activity	32.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.1%
Depression	27.1%
Fair or poor health	23.1%
Poor mental health	18.3%
Poor physical health	15.6%
No health insurance	15.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.7%
Visited dentist	48.6%
Cholesterol screening	86.1%
Teeth loss	22.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	54	13.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.6%
Under 18	7.1%
18–64 years	27.2%
65 and over	0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	42.9%
Public insurance	68.6%
No insurance	7.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,043	92.1%
Spanish	208	19.9%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	77	7.4%
Other languages	131	12.6%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	924	81.6%
Born in same state	924	81.6%
Born in different state	664	58.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	208	18.4%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	369	32.6%
Dutch	77	6.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	51	4.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	16.9%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72955

What city is ZIP code 72955 in?

ZIP code 72955 is primarily assigned to Uniontown, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72955 in?

ZIP code 72955 falls within Crawford County, Arkansas.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72955?

71% of residents in ZIP code 72955 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 72955 family-oriented?

65% of residents in ZIP code 72955 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 72955?

10% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 72955 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 72955 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 72955 in?

ZIP code 72955 observes the CST timezone.