72682 ZIP Code — Valley Springs, AR

Boone County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72682 is located in Valley Springs, Arkansas, within Boone County. It covers approximately 17.58 square miles and serves a population of 237 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 72682

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $95,600.

Median household income is $36,860. Poverty affects 26% of residents, above the national average. 59% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. Remote work is prevalent — 37% of workers work from home.

College attainment at 9% 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 31%.

Overall, ZIP code 72682 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

237

population

17.58

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72682 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72682

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72682. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Valley Springs	Acceptable
Valley Springs	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72687 Yellville (9.8 mi) 72675 Saint Joe (10.5 mi) 72633 Everton (11.2 mi) 72650 Marshall (13.7 mi) 72634 Flippin (14.2 mi) 72685 Western Grove (14.8 mi) 72626 Cotter (16.9 mi) 72640 Hasty (17.8 mi) 72639 Harriet (18.1 mi) 72619 Bull Shoals (18.2 mi) 72601 Harrison (19.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	237
Population density	13 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	009

Geography
Land area	17.58 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	36.1340
Longitude	-92.7636
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	67.1%	53.7%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	20.5%	30.2%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	12.3%	13.7%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.5%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

237

Population

People per sq mi

52.8

Median age

$36,860

Median household income

$24,725

Per capita income

$95,600

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

26.2%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

203

Housing units

8.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	14	5.9%
18 and over	223	94.1%
65 and over	52	21.9%
Median age	52.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 81.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 18.1%

Group	Count	%
White	194	81.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	43	18.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	67.1%	53.7%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	20.5%	30.2%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	12.3%	13.7%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.5%	4.0%

$10k–$15k 7.6%

$15k–$25k 15.3%

$35k–$50k 44.1%

$50k–$75k 18.6%

$75k–$100k 5.9%

$100k–$150k 8.5%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	7.6%
$15k–$25k	15.3%
$35k–$50k	44.1%
$50k–$75k	18.6%
$75k–$100k	5.9%
$100k–$150k	8.5%
Median income	$36,860

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.3%

$50k–$100k 50.8%

$100k–$150k 5.9%

$150k–$200k 8.5%

$200k–$300k 11.0%

$300k–$500k 8.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$95,600
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	41.9%
Single-family detached	95.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	4.4%
Median rooms	4.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.01

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.4%
2000–2009	29.1%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	22.2%
1960–1969	4.4%
1950–1959	36.5%
1940–1949	3.4%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	19.7%
2 bedrooms	18.7%
3 bedrooms	57.6%
4 bedrooms	3.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	58.5%
2 vehicles	22.9%
3 or more	18.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	36.4%
Electricity	22.9%
Propane / LP gas	5.9%
Wood	34.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	58	49.2%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	51	43.2%
Female householder, no spouse	9	7.6%
Households with children under 18	10	8.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	52	44.1%
Average household size	2.01

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	10.4%	0.0%
Married	41.5%	67.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	31.9%	10.2%
Divorced	16.3%	22.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 16.1%

HS graduate 28.3%

Some college, no degree 32.7%

Associate's degree 14.3%

Bachelor's degree 8.5%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.9%
Bachelor's or higher	8.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	14	100.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 36.8%

Retail trade 26.4%

Professional & management 25.3%

Agriculture & mining 11.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.0%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	52.9%
Natural resources & construction	13.8%
Production & transportation	10.3%

Employment type

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

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	47.1%
Carpool	16.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	36.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 26.2%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 27.8%

Married-couple families 17.2%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	58.5%
Retirement income	65.3%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.3%
High blood pressure	40.7%
High cholesterol	40.7%
Diabetes	12.9%
Heart disease	8.8%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	29.6%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	9.8%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.3%
Binge drinking	15.0%
No physical activity	29.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.6%
Depression	25.0%
Fair or poor health	19.7%
Poor mental health	15.4%
Poor physical health	13.9%
No health insurance	12.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.2%
Visited dentist	57.4%
Cholesterol screening	90.5%
Teeth loss	17.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	31.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	38.0%
65 and over	17.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.2%
Public insurance	51.9%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	237	100.0%
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)	237	100.0%
Born in same state	217	91.6%
Born in different state	179	75.5%
Foreign born	20	8.4%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	27	11.4%
French	23	9.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	9	3.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	49.8%
Internet access	92.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72682

What city is ZIP code 72682 in?

ZIP code 72682 is primarily assigned to Valley Springs, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72682 in?

ZIP code 72682 falls within Marion County, Arkansas.

Does ZIP code 72682 have a large retiree population?

59% of households in ZIP code 72682 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72682?

26% of residents in ZIP code 72682 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 72682?

9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 72682?

The median home value in ZIP code 72682 is $95,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 72682 in?

ZIP code 72682 observes the CST timezone.