72685 ZIP Code — Western Grove, AR

Newton County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72685 is located in Western Grove, Arkansas, within Newton County. It covers approximately 51.43 square miles and serves a population of 1,252 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 72685

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 $151,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $52,563. 56% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 10% 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 a notable veteran presence at 19% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 72685 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,252

population

51.43

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72685 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72685

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72685. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Western Grove	Acceptable
Western Grove	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72640 Hasty (3 mi) 72633 Everton (8.4 mi) 72648 Marble Falls (8.7 mi) 72683 Vendor (8.9 mi) 72641 Jasper (12.2 mi) 72655 Mount Judea (13.8 mi) 72675 Saint Joe (13.9 mi) 72682 Valley Springs (14.8 mi) 72601 Harrison (16 mi) 72666 Parthenon (17.4 mi) 72686 Witts Springs (18.4 mi) 72624 Compton (18.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,252
Population density	24 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	101

Geography
Land area	51.43 sq mi
Water area	0.11 sq mi
Latitude	36.0360
Longitude	-92.9997
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	58.8%	57.9%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	38.8%	32.2%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	2.3%	9.4%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.5%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,252

Population

People per sq mi

47.7

Median age

$52,563

Median household income

$21,591

Per capita income

$151,900

Median home value

$569

Median monthly rent

80.7%

Home ownership

14.9%

Poverty rate

1.8%

Unemployment

494

Housing units

10.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

116

108

75–84

128

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	269	21.5%
18 and over	983	78.5%
65 and over	455	36.3%
Median age	47.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.4%

Two or more races 2.1%

Hispanic or Latino 1.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	1,220	96.4%
Two or more races	27	2.1%
Hispanic or Latino	14	1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	5	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	58.8%	57.9%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	38.8%	32.2%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	2.3%	9.4%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.5%	4.0%

Under $10k 3.9%

$10k–$15k 4.7%

$15k–$25k 16.8%

$25k–$35k 14.0%

$35k–$50k 9.9%

$50k–$75k 32.6%

$75k–$100k 8.8%

$100k–$150k 8.6%

$150k–$200k 0.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.9%
$10k–$15k	4.7%
$15k–$25k	16.8%
$25k–$35k	14.0%
$35k–$50k	9.9%
$50k–$75k	32.6%
$75k–$100k	8.8%
$100k–$150k	8.6%
$150k–$200k	0.6%
Median income	$52,563

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.3%

$50k–$100k 21.6%

$100k–$150k 26.2%

$150k–$200k 31.0%

$200k–$300k 9.9%

$300k–$500k 9.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$151,900
Median rent / month	$569
Owner occupied	80.7%
Renter occupied	19.3%
Vacant	17.2%
Single-family detached	88.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.3%
Mobile homes	9.2%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.56

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.6%
2000–2009	9.5%
1990–1999	13.1%
1980–1989	13.3%
1970–1979	24.1%
1960–1969	12.1%
1950–1959	11.9%
1940–1949	3.2%
1939 or earlier	10.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.7%
1 bedroom	7.0%
2 bedrooms	16.5%
3 bedrooms	61.9%
4 bedrooms	13.4%
5+ bedrooms	0.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.8%
1 vehicle	24.8%
2 vehicles	43.9%
3 or more	30.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.2%
Electricity	69.6%
Propane / LP gas	20.7%
Wood	8.8%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	268	55.0%
Cohabiting couple	34	7.0%
Male householder, no spouse	70	14.4%
Female householder, no spouse	115	23.6%
Households with children under 18	122	25.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	237	48.7%
Average household size	2.57

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	17.1%	14.9%
Married	64.0%	55.4%
Separated	0.0%	2.3%
Widowed	0.6%	10.3%
Divorced	18.3%	17.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.4%

Some HS, no diploma 18.9%

HS graduate 26.3%

Some college, no degree 29.0%

Associate's degree 12.3%

Bachelor's degree 7.3%

Graduate / professional 2.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	77.6%
Bachelor's or higher	10.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	2	1.4%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	55	38.2%
High school	67	46.5%
College / grad school	20	13.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 17.7%

Education & healthcare 17.2%

Retail trade 16.1%

Construction 14.6%

Transportation & utilities 12.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.2%

Other services 2.4%

Public administration 2.4%

Finance & real estate 1.6%

Professional & management 1.6%

Agriculture & mining 1.1%

Wholesale trade 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	11.6%
Service	18.3%
Sales & office	36.8%
Natural resources & construction	17.7%
Production & transportation	15.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.1%
Government	14.6%
Self-employed	5.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.8%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	71.2%
Carpool	16.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	10.6%
Other means	1.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.3

Poverty

All people 14.9%

Under 18 years 34.9%

18 and over 9.5%

Married-couple families 4.5%

Female-led households 53.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	55.6%
Retirement income	35.1%
Supplemental Security	7.6%
Cash public assistance	2.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.7%
High blood pressure	38.6%
High cholesterol	37.9%
Diabetes	11.2%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	27.2%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	9.0%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.5%
Binge drinking	15.5%
No physical activity	28.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.6%
Depression	24.9%
Fair or poor health	18.3%
Poor mental health	16.4%
Poor physical health	12.8%
No health insurance	13.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.5%
Visited dentist	56.2%
Cholesterol screening	87.9%
Teeth loss	16.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	183	18.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	9.5%
65 and over	35.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	47.6%
Public insurance	63.1%
No insurance	6.7%
Uninsured under 19	1.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,137	90.8%
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)	1,252	100.0%
Born in same state	1,245	99.4%
Born in different state	867	69.2%
Foreign born	7	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	129	10.3%
French	101	8.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	92	7.3%
Polish	18	1.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.9%
Internet access	96.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72685

What city is ZIP code 72685 in?

ZIP code 72685 is primarily assigned to Western Grove, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72685 in?

ZIP code 72685 falls within Newton County, Arkansas.

Does ZIP code 72685 have an older population?

36% of residents in ZIP code 72685 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 72685 have a large retiree population?

56% of households in ZIP code 72685 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 72685?

10% 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 72685 have a large veteran population?

19% of civilians in ZIP code 72685 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 72685 in?

ZIP code 72685 observes the CST timezone.