72175 ZIP Code — Wabbaseka, AR

Jefferson County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72175 is located in Wabbaseka, Arkansas, within Jefferson County. It covers approximately 45.84 square miles and serves a population of 392 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 72175

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 52%.

Median household income is $35,508. SNAP benefit usage at 44% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 16 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 3% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (49%), diabetes (23%), smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 72175 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and elevated reliance on food assistance.

392

population

45.84

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72175 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72175

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72175. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Wabbaseka	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72073 Humphrey (7.1 mi) 72004 Altheimer (8.8 mi) 72072 Humnoke (9.6 mi) 72152 Sherrill (12.2 mi) 72168 Tucker (12.9 mi) 72046 England (14.1 mi) 72160 Stuttgart (15.5 mi) 71601 Pine Bluff (15.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	392
Population density	9 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	069

Geography
Land area	45.84 sq mi
Water area	0.64 sq mi
Latitude	34.3960
Longitude	-91.7690
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	86.1%	57.8%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	6.0%	28.0%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	7.9%	12.1%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.1%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

392

Population

People per sq mi

37.9

Median age

$35,508

Median household income

$11,114

Per capita income

Median home value

$1,052

Median monthly rent

51.5%

Home ownership

8.9%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

126

Housing units

2.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	91	23.2%
18 and over	301	76.8%
65 and over	61	15.6%
Median age	37.9 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 87.5%

White 12.5%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	343	87.5%
White	49	12.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	86.1%	57.8%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	6.0%	28.0%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	7.9%	12.1%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.1%	4.0%

Under $10k 1.0%

$10k–$15k 9.1%

$15k–$25k 32.3%

$25k–$35k 1.0%

$35k–$50k 39.4%

$50k–$75k 7.1%

$75k–$100k 8.1%

$100k–$150k 2.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.0%
$10k–$15k	9.1%
$15k–$25k	32.3%
$25k–$35k	1.0%
$35k–$50k	39.4%
$50k–$75k	7.1%
$75k–$100k	8.1%
$100k–$150k	2.0%
Median income	$35,508

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 21.6%

$50k–$100k 35.3%

$100k–$150k 43.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$1,052
Owner occupied	51.5%
Renter occupied	48.5%
Vacant	43.1%
Single-family detached	78.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	15.5%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	3.33

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.6%
2000–2009	11.5%
1990–1999	8.6%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	26.4%
1960–1969	4.6%
1950–1959	33.9%
1940–1949	4.0%
1939 or earlier	10.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	5.7%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	37.9%
3 bedrooms	47.7%
4 bedrooms	6.9%
5+ bedrooms	1.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	57.6%
2 vehicles	38.4%
3 or more	4.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	75.8%
Electricity	24.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	58	58.6%
Cohabiting couple	5	5.1%
Male householder, no spouse	20	20.2%
Female householder, no spouse	16	16.2%
Households with children under 18	43	43.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	41	41.4%
Average household size	3.96

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.9%	37.5%
Married	57.0%	51.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	3.2%	1.4%
Divorced	12.9%	9.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.9%

Some HS, no diploma 11.3%

HS graduate 75.9%

Some college, no degree 6.6%

Associate's degree 0.4%

Bachelor's degree 2.9%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.8%
Bachelor's or higher	2.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	63	100.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 52.1%

Retail trade 16.0%

Other services 13.8%

Agriculture & mining 8.5%

Public administration 4.3%

Education & healthcare 3.2%

Construction 2.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	12.8%
Service	27.7%
Sales & office	2.1%
Natural resources & construction	5.3%
Production & transportation	52.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	93.6%
Government	4.3%
Self-employed	2.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	90.4%
Carpool	9.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	16.3

Poverty

All people 8.9%

Under 18 years 7.7%

18 and over 9.3%

Married-couple families 1.7%

Female-led households 37.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	28.3%
Retirement income	13.1%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	3.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	44.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	49.4%
High blood pressure	55.9%
High cholesterol	41.1%
Diabetes	23.3%
Heart disease	11.3%
Stroke	7.0%
Asthma	11.9%
Arthritis	33.3%
Kidney disease	5.3%
Pulmonary disease	12.3%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.3%
Binge drinking	9.8%
No physical activity	42.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	41.9%
Depression	21.5%
Fair or poor health	33.4%
Poor mental health	17.0%
Poor physical health	18.1%
No health insurance	20.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	83.0%
Visited dentist	44.3%
Cholesterol screening	89.4%
Teeth loss	32.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	7	2.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	31.3%
65 and over	9.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	52.6%
Public insurance	43.9%
No insurance	6.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	364	92.9%
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)	392	100.0%
Born in same state	392	100.0%
Born in different state	388	99.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	28	7.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	8	2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	25.3%
Internet access	86.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72175

What city is ZIP code 72175 in?

ZIP code 72175 is primarily assigned to Wabbaseka, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72175 in?

ZIP code 72175 falls within Jefferson County, Arkansas.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 72175?

3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 72175?

Health data for ZIP code 72175 shows elevated rates of obesity (49%) and diabetes (23%) and smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 72175?

The median household income in ZIP code 72175 is $35,508, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 72175?

ZIP code 72175 has an estimated population of 392 residents, with a density of 9 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 72175 in?

ZIP code 72175 observes the CST timezone.