72478 ZIP Code — Warm Springs, AR

Randolph County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72478 is located in Warm Springs, Arkansas, within Randolph County. It covers approximately 53.38 square miles and serves a population of 182 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

182

population

53.38

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72478 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72478

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72478. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Warm Springs	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	182
Population density	3 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	121

Geography
Land area	53.38 sq mi
Water area	0.13 sq mi
Latitude	36.4488
Longitude	-91.0468
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	83.3%	58.3%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	16.7%	30.4%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	9.8%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.4%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

182

Population

People per sq mi

39.6

Median age

Median household income

$16,237

Per capita income

$78,600

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

Housing units

0.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

10–14

15–19

35–44

60–64

65–74

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	51	28.0%
18 and over	131	72.0%
65 and over	61	33.5%
Median age	39.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 87.9%

Black or African American 12.1%

Group	Count	%
White	160	87.9%
Black or African American	22	12.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	83.3%	58.3%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	16.7%	30.4%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	9.8%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.4%	4.0%

$15k–$25k 11.7%

$25k–$35k 58.4%

$50k–$75k 29.9%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	11.7%
$25k–$35k	58.4%
$50k–$75k	29.9%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 79.2%

$100k–$150k 11.7%

$150k–$200k 9.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$78,600
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	79.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	20.8%
Median rooms	2.0
Avg household size (owned)	1.77

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	58.4%
2000–2009	32.5%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	9.1%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	20.8%
1 bedroom	58.4%
2 bedrooms	0.0%
3 bedrooms	9.1%
4 bedrooms	11.7%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	58.4%
2 vehicles	29.9%
3 or more	11.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Propane / LP gas	100.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	23	29.9%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	45	58.4%
Female householder, no spouse	9	11.7%
Households with children under 18	16	20.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	61	79.2%
Average household size	1.77

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	44.6%	0.0%
Married	18.2%	73.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	37.2%	26.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 24.8%

Some college, no degree 75.2%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	0.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	18	27.3%
High school	48	72.7%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 51.6%

Public administration 48.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	0.0%
Service	48.4%
Sales & office	51.6%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	51.6%
Government	48.4%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	100.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 0.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	79.2%
Retirement income	20.8%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.1%
High blood pressure	45.8%
High cholesterol	45.3%
Diabetes	14.9%
Heart disease	10.8%
Stroke	4.7%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	32.7%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	12.3%
Cancer	8.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.6%
Binge drinking	13.8%
No physical activity	32.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.6%
Depression	24.8%
Fair or poor health	23.6%
Poor mental health	16.1%
Poor physical health	15.8%
No health insurance	14.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.0%
Visited dentist	51.9%
Cholesterol screening	88.4%
Teeth loss	20.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	15	11.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	6.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	22.5%
65 and over	0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	93.4%
Public insurance	93.4%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	182	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)	182	100.0%
Born in same state	182	100.0%
Born in different state	118	64.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	112	61.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.3%
Internet access	32.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72478

What city is ZIP code 72478 in?

ZIP code 72478 is primarily assigned to Warm Springs, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72478 in?

ZIP code 72478 falls within Randolph County, Arkansas.

Does ZIP code 72478 have a large retiree population?

79% of households in ZIP code 72478 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 72478 have an older population?

34% of residents in ZIP code 72478 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 72478 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 72478 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 72478?

The median home value in ZIP code 72478 is $78,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 72478 in?

ZIP code 72478 observes the CST timezone.