71972 ZIP Code — Vandervoort, AR

Polk County, Arkansas

ZIP code 71972 is located in Vandervoort, Arkansas, within Polk County. It covers approximately 40.34 square miles and serves a population of 401 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 71972

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.

Median household income is $64,038.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 21% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

401

population

40.34

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

71972 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 71972

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71972. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Vandervoort	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

71937 Cove (4.3 mi) 71973 Wickes (7 mi) 71945 Hatfield (7.8 mi) 71944 Grannis (11.5 mi) 71953 Mena (14.5 mi) 71971 Umpire (14.6 mi) 71841 Gillham (16.4 mi) 74963 Watson (17.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	401
Population density	10 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	113

Geography
Land area	40.34 sq mi
Water area	0.23 sq mi
Latitude	34.3997
Longitude	-94.2999
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	35.5%	61.4%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	54.2%	26.3%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	10.3%	8.9%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.3%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

401

Population

People per sq mi

31.6

Median age

$64,038

Median household income

$25,752

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

70.2%

Home ownership

14.0%

Poverty rate

2.3%

Unemployment

109

Housing units

20.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	144	35.9%
18 and over	257	64.1%
65 and over	43	10.7%
Median age	31.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 74.9%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 9.3%

Two or more races 4.3%

Hispanic or Latino 4.1%

Other race 4.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 3.3%

Group	Count	%
White	313	74.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	39	9.3%
Two or more races	18	4.3%
Hispanic or Latino	17	4.1%
Other race	17	4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	14	3.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	35.5%	61.4%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	54.2%	26.3%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	10.3%	8.9%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.3%	4.0%

Under $10k 12.1%

$10k–$15k 6.5%

$15k–$25k 2.4%

$25k–$35k 10.5%

$35k–$50k 1.6%

$50k–$75k 46.0%

$75k–$100k 10.5%

$100k–$150k 4.0%

$200k+ 6.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	12.1%
$10k–$15k	6.5%
$15k–$25k	2.4%
$25k–$35k	10.5%
$35k–$50k	1.6%
$50k–$75k	46.0%
$75k–$100k	10.5%
$100k–$150k	4.0%
$200k+	6.5%
Median income	$64,038

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 20.7%

$50k–$100k 47.1%

$100k–$150k 17.2%

$150k–$200k 5.7%

$300k–$500k 9.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	70.2%
Renter occupied	29.8%
Vacant	15.1%
Single-family detached	69.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	26.7%
Median rooms	4.8
Avg household size (owned)	3.93

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	40.4%
2000–2009	4.1%
1990–1999	15.8%
1980–1989	13.0%
1970–1979	6.2%
1960–1969	10.3%
1950–1959	8.9%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	1.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	7.5%
1 bedroom	3.4%
2 bedrooms	19.9%
3 bedrooms	63.7%
4 bedrooms	5.5%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.4%
1 vehicle	26.6%
2 vehicles	34.7%
3 or more	36.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	33.9%
Electricity	58.1%
Propane / LP gas	1.6%
Wood	6.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	67	54.0%
Cohabiting couple	6	4.8%
Male householder, no spouse	11	8.9%
Female householder, no spouse	40	32.3%
Households with children under 18	78	62.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	32	25.8%
Average household size	3.23

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	43.9%	20.5%
Married	56.1%	65.4%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	5.5%
Divorced	0.0%	8.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.6%

Some HS, no diploma 7.3%

HS graduate 39.1%

Some college, no degree 30.6%

Associate's degree 0.8%

Bachelor's degree 17.3%

Graduate / professional 3.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.1%
Bachelor's or higher	20.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	6	5.2%
Kindergarten	2	1.7%
Elementary school	56	48.7%
High school	23	20.0%
College / grad school	28	24.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 24.9%

Manufacturing 23.7%

Education & healthcare 22.5%

Wholesale trade 10.7%

Other services 7.1%

Agriculture & mining 6.5%

Construction 4.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	19.5%
Service	17.8%
Sales & office	11.2%
Natural resources & construction	20.7%
Production & transportation	30.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	89.3%
Government	10.7%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.5%
Carpool	12.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.2%
Work from home	8.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.6

Poverty

All people 14.0%

Under 18 years 16.0%

18 and over 12.8%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 51.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	29.8%
Retirement income	25.8%
Supplemental Security	1.6%
Cash public assistance	1.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.1%
High blood pressure	38.9%
High cholesterol	38.1%
Diabetes	11.8%
Heart disease	8.4%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	11.2%
Arthritis	28.0%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	11.1%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.8%
Binge drinking	15.4%
No physical activity	32.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.0%
Depression	28.1%
Fair or poor health	23.1%
Poor mental health	19.1%
Poor physical health	15.3%
No health insurance	16.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.0%
Visited dentist	47.7%
Cholesterol screening	84.2%
Teeth loss	24.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	12	4.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.2%
Under 18	5.6%
18–64 years	5.6%
65 and over	48.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	48.4%
Public insurance	50.9%
No insurance	10.2%
Uninsured under 19	5.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	347	86.5%
Spanish	43	12.4%
Other Indo-European	4	1.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	39	11.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	363	90.5%
Born in same state	363	90.5%
Born in different state	258	64.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	38	9.5%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	47	11.7%
Italian	43	10.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	21	5.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	30.9%
Internet access	87.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71972

What city is ZIP code 71972 in?

ZIP code 71972 is primarily assigned to Vandervoort, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 71972 in?

ZIP code 71972 falls within Polk County, Arkansas.

Is ZIP code 71972 family-oriented?

36% of residents in ZIP code 71972 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the population of ZIP code 71972?

ZIP code 71972 has an estimated population of 401 residents, with a density of 10 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 71972?

The median household income in ZIP code 71972 is $64,038, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 71972 in?

ZIP code 71972 observes the CST timezone.