72774 ZIP Code — West Fork, AR

Washington County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72774 is located in West Fork, Arkansas, within Washington County. It covers approximately 120.09 square miles and serves a population of 7,138 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 479.

About ZIP code 72774

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $179,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $67,838. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 37% 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 26 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 72774 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

7,138

population

120.09

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72774 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72774

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72774. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
West Fork	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72753 Prairie Grove (5.9 mi) 72959 Winslow (8.2 mi) 72701 Fayetteville (8.5 mi) 72730 Farmington (11.6 mi) 72730 Farmington (11.6 mi) 72717 Canehill (12.6 mi) 72749 Morrow (12.8 mi) 72934 Chester (13.3 mi) 72744 Lincoln (14 mi) 72729 Evansville (15 mi) 72727 Elkins (15.5 mi) 72948 Natural Dam (16.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	7,138
Population density	59 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	143

Geography
Land area	120.09 sq mi
Water area	0.59 sq mi
Latitude	35.8731
Longitude	-94.2155
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	479

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.5%	46.8%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	34.3%	29.4%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	19.5%	18.2%	15.7%
Over $200k	3.8%	5.6%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

7,138

Population

People per sq mi

40.5

Median age

$67,838

Median household income

$30,523

Per capita income

$179,700

Median home value

$1,076

Median monthly rent

81.8%

Home ownership

6.2%

Poverty rate

3.8%

Unemployment

2,221

Housing units

27.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

149

Under 5

142

183

5–9

173

241

10–14

229

507

15–19

482

192

20–24

183

366

25–34

348

447

35–44

425

489

45–54

464

317

55–59

301

265

60–64

252

330

65–74

313

150

75–84

142

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,784	25.0%
18 and over	5,354	75.0%
65 and over	983	13.8%
Median age	40.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 70.8%

Two or more races 14.1%

Hispanic or Latino 11%

Asian 2.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%

Black or African American 0.5%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	5,680	70.8%
Two or more races	1,129	14.1%
Hispanic or Latino	882	11%
Asian	172	2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	103	1.3%
Black or African American	42	0.5%
Other race	12	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.5%	46.8%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	34.3%	29.4%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	19.5%	18.2%	15.7%
Over $200k	3.8%	5.6%	4.0%

Under $10k 2.9%

$10k–$15k 3.4%

$15k–$25k 11.2%

$25k–$35k 4.1%

$35k–$50k 9.9%

$50k–$75k 21.9%

$75k–$100k 15.9%

$100k–$150k 20.1%

$150k–$200k 4.7%

$200k+ 5.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.9%
$10k–$15k	3.4%
$15k–$25k	11.2%
$25k–$35k	4.1%
$35k–$50k	9.9%
$50k–$75k	21.9%
$75k–$100k	15.9%
$100k–$150k	20.1%
$150k–$200k	4.7%
$200k+	5.7%
Median income	$67,838

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.6%

$50k–$100k 14.3%

$100k–$150k 23.0%

$150k–$200k 16.4%

$200k–$300k 20.0%

$300k–$500k 13.9%

$500k–$1M 7.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$179,700
Median rent / month	$1,076
Owner occupied	81.8%
Renter occupied	18.2%
Vacant	6.2%
Single-family detached	85.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	13.0%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.83

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	4.7%
2000–2009	21.2%
1990–1999	19.2%
1980–1989	15.5%
1970–1979	16.5%
1960–1969	11.0%
1950–1959	2.8%
1940–1949	4.9%
1939 or earlier	4.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.9%
1 bedroom	5.4%
2 bedrooms	17.9%
3 bedrooms	51.2%
4 bedrooms	20.5%
5+ bedrooms	4.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.2%
1 vehicle	20.0%
2 vehicles	41.1%
3 or more	35.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	37.1%
Electricity	42.7%
Propane / LP gas	5.4%
Wood	14.5%
Solar	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,493	59.5%
Cohabiting couple	130	5.2%
Male householder, no spouse	231	9.2%
Female householder, no spouse	656	26.1%
Households with children under 18	918	36.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	765	30.5%
Average household size	2.84

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.4%	22.6%
Married	54.4%	51.5%
Separated	0.7%	2.8%
Widowed	1.8%	8.8%
Divorced	9.7%	14.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.1%

Some HS, no diploma 6.0%

HS graduate 36.3%

Some college, no degree 21.2%

Associate's degree 5.4%

Bachelor's degree 15.4%

Graduate / professional 11.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.0%
Bachelor's or higher	27.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	69	3.9%
Kindergarten	31	1.8%
Elementary school	742	41.9%
High school	730	41.2%
College / grad school	199	11.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.3%

Retail trade 12.5%

Manufacturing 11.9%

Construction 10.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.2%

Professional & management 7.3%

Transportation & utilities 6.6%

Public administration 6.0%

Other services 4.8%

Finance & real estate 4.4%

Agriculture & mining 2.9%

Wholesale trade 1.2%

Information 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.4%
Service	18.9%
Sales & office	19.6%
Natural resources & construction	12.5%
Production & transportation	13.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.1%
Government	14.9%
Self-employed	8.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.6%
Carpool	5.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.6%
Work from home	9.5%
Other means	0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.0

Poverty

All people 6.2%

Under 18 years 4.9%

18 and over 6.6%

Married-couple families 3.5%

Female-led households 11.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.3%
Retirement income	21.0%
Supplemental Security	5.4%
Cash public assistance	2.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.9%
High blood pressure	31.9%
High cholesterol	33.6%
Diabetes	10.4%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	24.0%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	7.9%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.8%
Binge drinking	16.5%
No physical activity	25.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.3%
Depression	24.3%
Fair or poor health	16.6%
Poor mental health	15.7%
Poor physical health	11.9%
No health insurance	13.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.3%
Visited dentist	60.3%
Cholesterol screening	88.6%
Teeth loss	16.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	465	8.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.5%
Under 18	5.9%
18–64 years	12.7%
65 and over	31.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.9%
Public insurance	38.9%
No insurance	9.4%
Uninsured under 19	9.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	6,847	95.9%
Spanish	83	1.2%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	83	1.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	6,860	96.1%
Born in same state	6,825	95.6%
Born in different state	4,257	59.6%
Foreign born	35	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	278	3.9%
Not a US citizen	253	91.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	693	9.7%
Italian	691	9.7%
Arab	474	6.6%
English	258	3.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	30	0.4%
Irish	10	0.1%
Dutch	4	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.2%
Internet access	96.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72774

What city is ZIP code 72774 in?

ZIP code 72774 is primarily assigned to West Fork, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72774 in?

ZIP code 72774 falls within Washington County, Arkansas.

Is ZIP code 72774 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 72774 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 72774 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 72774 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 72774?

The median home value in ZIP code 72774 is $179,700.

What is the population of ZIP code 72774?

ZIP code 72774 has an estimated population of 7,138 residents, with a density of 59 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 72774 in?

ZIP code 72774 observes the CST timezone.