72583 ZIP Code — Viola, AR

Fulton County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72583 is located in Viola, Arkansas, within Fulton County. It covers approximately 110.55 square miles and serves a population of 2,166 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 72583

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $79,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $34,076. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 45% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (15%), smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks. 27% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 72583 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,166

population

110.55

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72583 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72583

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72583. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Viola	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72578 Sturkie (5.4 mi) 72538 Gepp (6.1 mi) 72576 Salem (8.4 mi) 72531 Elizabeth (9 mi) 72544 Henderson (10.5 mi) 72528 Dolph (12.3 mi) 65609 Bakersfield (12.7 mi) 72537 Gamaliel (12.8 mi) 72565 Oxford (13.8 mi) 72539 Glencoe (14.2 mi) 72587 Wiseman (14.3 mi) 65626 Caulfield (14.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,166
Population density	20 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	049

Geography
Land area	110.55 sq mi
Water area	0.16 sq mi
Latitude	36.3890
Longitude	-92.0102
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	65.6%	63.3%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	25.1%	25.0%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	5.4%	11.0%	15.7%
Over $200k	3.9%	0.6%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

2,166

Population

People per sq mi

30.9

Median age

$34,076

Median household income

$17,097

Per capita income

$79,400

Median home value

$782

Median monthly rent

82.6%

Home ownership

17.3%

Poverty rate

1.4%

Unemployment

644

Housing units

8.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

148

5–9

174

10–14

109

15–19

20–24

134

25–34

159

107

35–44

126

45–54

55–59

60–64

113

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	804	37.1%
18 and over	1,362	62.9%
65 and over	356	16.4%
Median age	30.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.8%

Two or more races 8.9%

Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,972	90.8%
Two or more races	194	8.9%
Hispanic or Latino	6	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	65.6%	63.3%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	25.1%	25.0%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	5.4%	11.0%	15.7%
Over $200k	3.9%	0.6%	4.0%

Under $10k 2.7%

$10k–$15k 14.8%

$15k–$25k 12.7%

$25k–$35k 21.0%

$35k–$50k 12.6%

$50k–$75k 16.2%

$75k–$100k 5.3%

$100k–$150k 11.0%

$150k–$200k 1.5%

$200k+ 2.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.7%
$10k–$15k	14.8%
$15k–$25k	12.7%
$25k–$35k	21.0%
$35k–$50k	12.6%
$50k–$75k	16.2%
$75k–$100k	5.3%
$100k–$150k	11.0%
$150k–$200k	1.5%
$200k+	2.1%
Median income	$34,076

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 19.8%

$50k–$100k 35.7%

$100k–$150k 11.9%

$150k–$200k 3.8%

$200k–$300k 6.0%

$300k–$500k 12.5%

$500k–$1M 6.4%

$1M+ 3.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$79,400
Median rent / month	$782
Owner occupied	82.6%
Renter occupied	17.4%
Vacant	12.9%
Single-family detached	71.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	24.4%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	3.22

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.6%
2000–2009	12.9%
1990–1999	14.0%
1980–1989	22.5%
1970–1979	23.1%
1960–1969	14.6%
1950–1959	2.9%
1940–1949	4.3%
1939 or earlier	2.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.6%
1 bedroom	0.7%
2 bedrooms	28.6%
3 bedrooms	49.3%
4 bedrooms	13.6%
5+ bedrooms	5.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.0%
1 vehicle	18.8%
2 vehicles	30.7%
3 or more	43.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.7%
Electricity	67.3%
Propane / LP gas	23.9%
Wood	5.9%
No fuel used	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	362	54.8%
Cohabiting couple	50	7.6%
Male householder, no spouse	28	4.2%
Female householder, no spouse	221	33.4%
Households with children under 18	250	37.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	282	42.7%
Average household size	3.28

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.2%	23.3%
Married	59.8%	45.8%
Separated	4.5%	0.0%
Widowed	0.5%	18.3%
Divorced	12.0%	12.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 11.1%

Some HS, no diploma 4.8%

HS graduate 34.9%

Some college, no degree 25.1%

Associate's degree 15.6%

Bachelor's degree 5.0%

Graduate / professional 3.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.1%
Bachelor's or higher	8.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	5	0.9%
Kindergarten	92	17.2%
Elementary school	367	68.5%
High school	57	10.6%
College / grad school	15	2.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.1%

Retail trade 26.0%

Agriculture & mining 12.9%

Manufacturing 8.6%

Professional & management 6.7%

Construction 5.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.4%

Other services 3.1%

Public administration 2.2%

Finance & real estate 2.0%

Transportation & utilities 0.6%

Information 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.6%
Service	13.8%
Sales & office	33.1%
Natural resources & construction	6.3%
Production & transportation	12.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	62.2%
Government	8.5%
Self-employed	29.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	66.7%
Carpool	9.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.6%
Work from home	19.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.6

Poverty

All people 17.3%

Under 18 years 14.8%

18 and over 18.8%

Married-couple families 6.1%

Female-led households 61.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.1%
Retirement income	11.8%
Supplemental Security	4.8%
Cash public assistance	1.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	18.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.7%
High blood pressure	44.5%
High cholesterol	41.5%
Diabetes	15.1%
Heart disease	10.3%
Stroke	4.8%
Asthma	11.0%
Arthritis	32.5%
Kidney disease	4.2%
Pulmonary disease	13.1%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.9%
Binge drinking	13.6%
No physical activity	34.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.8%
Depression	27.6%
Fair or poor health	26.0%
Poor mental health	18.4%
Poor physical health	17.4%
No health insurance	15.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.4%
Visited dentist	49.4%
Cholesterol screening	87.0%
Teeth loss	24.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	76	5.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.6%
Under 18	0.1%
18–64 years	20.4%
65 and over	55.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	44.5%
Public insurance	45.2%
No insurance	26.5%
Uninsured under 19	41.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,003	92.5%
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)	2,121	97.9%
Born in same state	2,121	97.9%
Born in different state	1,105	51.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	45	2.1%
Not a US citizen	45	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	299	13.8%
Arab	207	9.6%
French	107	4.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	31	1.4%
English	22	1%
German	10	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	30.5%
Internet access	67.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72583

What city is ZIP code 72583 in?

ZIP code 72583 is primarily assigned to Viola, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72583 in?

ZIP code 72583 falls within Fulton County, Arkansas.

Is ZIP code 72583 family-oriented?

37% of residents in ZIP code 72583 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 72583?

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

Does ZIP code 72583 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 72583 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 72583 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 72583 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 72583 in?

ZIP code 72583 observes the CST timezone.