72683 ZIP Code — Vendor, AR

Newton County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72683 is located in Vendor, Arkansas, within Newton County. It covers approximately 15.88 square miles and serves a population of 389 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 72683

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $167,000. Renters make up the majority at 66%, typical of denser urban areas.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 38 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 11% 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 42%.

Overall, ZIP code 72683 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

389
population
15.88
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
72683 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 72683

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City Status
Vendor Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
72640 Hasty (6.2 mi) 72641 Jasper (6.4 mi) 72655 Mount Judea (8.2 mi) 72648 Marble Falls (8.6 mi) 72685 Western Grove (8.9 mi) 72666 Parthenon (9.4 mi) 72628 Deer (13.4 mi) 72856 Pelsor (14.2 mi) 72624 Compton (14.7 mi) 72633 Everton (16.7 mi) 72670 Ponca (17.1 mi) 72686 Witts Springs (18.8 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 389
Population density 24 / sq mi
State FIPS 05
County FIPS 101
Geography
Land area 15.88 sq mi
Water area 0.07 sq mi
Latitude 35.9482
Longitude -93.1174
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 31.7% 57.9% 50.4%
$50k – $100k 68.3% 32.2% 29.9%
$100k – $200k 0.0% 9.4% 15.7%
Over $200k 0.0% 0.5% 4.0%

Demographics & statistics

389
Population
24
People per sq mi
61.2
Median age
$0
Median household income
$23,557
Per capita income
$167,000
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
34.5%
Home ownership
1.5%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
117
Housing units
10.7%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
8
Under 5
6
17
5–9
13
13
10–14
9
3
20–24
3
27
25–34
19
6
45–54
4
24
55–59
18
72
60–64
52
22
65–74
16
33
75–84
24
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 186617.0%
18 and over32383.0%
65 and over9524.4%
Median age61.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%
GroupCount%
White389100%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 31.7% 57.9% 50.4%
$50k – $100k 68.3% 32.2% 29.9%
$100k – $200k 0.0% 9.4% 15.7%
Over $200k 0.0% 0.5% 4.0%
$10k–$15k 4.1%
$15k–$25k 20.9%
$25k–$35k 21.6%
$50k–$75k 4.1%
$75k–$100k 38.5%
$100k–$150k 10.8%
Range% of households
$10k–$15k4.1%
$15k–$25k20.9%
$25k–$35k21.6%
$50k–$75k4.1%
$75k–$100k38.5%
$100k–$150k10.8%
Median income$0

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 31.4%
$150k–$200k 27.5%
$200k–$300k 17.6%
$300k–$500k 23.5%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$167,000
Median rent / month$0
Owner occupied34.5%
Renter occupied65.5%
Vacant30.8%
Single-family detached90.2%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes9.8%
Median rooms5.2
Avg household size (owned)3.20

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20195.6%
2000–200916.8%
1990–19990.0%
1980–198913.1%
1970–19797.9%
1960–19699.8%
1950–19593.7%
1940–19490.0%
1939 or earlier43.0%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)3.3%
1 bedroom3.7%
2 bedrooms34.6%
3 bedrooms38.3%
4 bedrooms11.2%
5+ bedrooms8.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.0%
1 vehicle42.6%
2 vehicles34.5%
3 or more23.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Electricity30.4%
Propane / LP gas28.4%
Wood41.2%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family8859.5%
Cohabiting couple00.0%
Male householder, no spouse128.1%
Female householder, no spouse4832.4%
Households with children under 182617.6%
Households with seniors (65+)8054.1%
Average household size2.63

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married51.2%0.0%
Married44.1%56.4%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed0.0%43.6%
Divorced4.7%0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.5%
Some HS, no diploma 12.0%
HS graduate 52.4%
Some college, no degree 19.9%
Associate's degree 2.5%
Bachelor's degree 1.9%
Graduate / professional 8.8%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher85.5%
Bachelor's or higher10.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool1425.9%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school4074.1%
High school00.0%
College / grad school00.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 35.1%
Education & healthcare 19.6%
Public administration 12.2%
Transportation & utilities 10.1%
Construction 8.1%
Professional & management 7.4%
Other services 5.4%
Finance & real estate 2.0%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts29.7%
Service23.6%
Sales & office0.0%
Natural resources & construction4.1%
Production & transportation42.6%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector45.3%
Government39.9%
Self-employed14.9%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone74.3%
Carpool23.6%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home2.1%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)38.2

Poverty

All people 1.5%
Under 18 years 0.0%
18 and over 1.9%
Married-couple families 0.0%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security54.1%
Retirement income11.5%
Supplemental Security21.6%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP21.6%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity34.3%
High blood pressure39.2%
High cholesterol37.9%
Diabetes11.6%
Heart disease8.3%
Stroke3.8%
Asthma10.3%
Arthritis27.9%
Kidney disease3.4%
Pulmonary disease9.8%
Cancer7.4%
Behavior / access%
Smoking21.6%
Binge drinking15.2%
No physical activity29.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep32.3%
Depression25.5%
Fair or poor health19.7%
Poor mental health16.9%
Poor physical health13.5%
No health insurance13.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)75.6%
Visited dentist53.7%
Cholesterol screening86.6%
Teeth loss18.5%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans00.0%
Disability%
Any disability41.9%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years42.5%
65 and over69.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance49.6%
Public insurance64.5%
No insurance0.0%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only37596.4%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)389100.0%
Born in same state389100.0%
Born in different state25365.0%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen00.0%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French18146.5%
AncestryCount%
Italian266.7%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access38.0%
Internet access77.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72683

What city is ZIP code 72683 in?

ZIP code 72683 is primarily assigned to Vendor, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72683 in?

ZIP code 72683 falls within Newton County, Arkansas.

Is ZIP code 72683 mostly rentals?

66% of occupied units in ZIP code 72683 are renter-occupied.

Does ZIP code 72683 have a large retiree population?

54% of households in ZIP code 72683 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 72683?

11% 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 72683?

The median home value in ZIP code 72683 is $167,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 72683 in?

ZIP code 72683 observes the CST timezone.

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