72585 ZIP Code — Wideman, AR

Izard County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72585 is located in Wideman, Arkansas, within Izard County. It covers approximately 23.50 square miles and serves a population of 282 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 72585

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $94,100.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 7% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 16% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 72585 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

282

population

23.50

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72585 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72585

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72585. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Wideman	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	282
Population density	12 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	065

Geography
Land area	23.50 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	36.1810
Longitude	-92.0340
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	65.0%	61.4%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	16.5%	28.5%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	9.0%	15.7%
Over $200k	18.4%	1.2%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

282

Population

People per sq mi

67.5

Median age

Median household income

$101,949

Per capita income

$94,100

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

186

Housing units

7.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

15–19

25–34

45–54

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	15	5.3%
18 and over	267	94.7%
65 and over	148	52.5%
Median age	67.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	282	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	65.0%	61.4%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	16.5%	28.5%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	9.0%	15.7%
Over $200k	18.4%	1.2%	4.0%

$15k–$25k 17.6%

$25k–$35k 33.8%

$35k–$50k 7.4%

$75k–$100k 13.5%

$100k–$150k 14.2%

$200k+ 13.5%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	17.6%
$25k–$35k	33.8%
$35k–$50k	7.4%
$75k–$100k	13.5%
$100k–$150k	14.2%
$200k+	13.5%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.9%

$50k–$100k 48.0%

$100k–$150k 10.1%

$150k–$200k 22.3%

$300k–$500k 4.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$94,100
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	20.4%
Single-family detached	74.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	25.8%
Median rooms	4.8
Avg household size (owned)	1.91

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	3.8%
1990–1999	41.4%
1980–1989	11.3%
1970–1979	22.6%
1960–1969	8.1%
1950–1959	5.9%
1940–1949	7.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	19.9%
2 bedrooms	26.9%
3 bedrooms	49.5%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	3.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	10.1%
2 vehicles	32.4%
3 or more	57.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	85.8%
Propane / LP gas	14.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	100	67.6%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	48	32.4%
Female householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Households with children under 18	13	8.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	85	57.4%
Average household size	1.91

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	14.5%	0.0%
Married	70.5%	100.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	15.0%	0.0%
Divorced	0.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 14.4%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 37.9%

Some college, no degree 26.1%

Associate's degree 14.4%

Bachelor's degree 7.2%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.6%
Bachelor's or higher	7.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	8	44.4%
Kindergarten	7	38.9%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	3	16.7%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 36.4%

Education & healthcare 26.3%

Manufacturing 21.2%

Finance & real estate 13.1%

Agriculture & mining 3.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	49.5%
Service	7.1%
Sales & office	19.2%
Natural resources & construction	3.0%
Production & transportation	21.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	50.5%
Government	13.1%
Self-employed	36.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	92.9%
Carpool	7.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.4

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	72.3%
Retirement income	38.5%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.9%
High blood pressure	42.5%
High cholesterol	40.7%
Diabetes	13.4%
Heart disease	9.9%
Stroke	4.3%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	31.6%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	11.1%
Cancer	8.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.9%
Binge drinking	13.1%
No physical activity	30.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.9%
Depression	25.1%
Fair or poor health	22.0%
Poor mental health	16.1%
Poor physical health	14.9%
No health insurance	14.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.2%
Visited dentist	53.1%
Cholesterol screening	89.1%
Teeth loss	20.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	42	15.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	32.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	18.5%
65 and over	47.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.2%
Public insurance	66.7%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	274	97.2%
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)	282	100.0%
Born in same state	282	100.0%
Born in different state	180	63.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	73	25.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	54	19.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	52.5%
Internet access	91.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72585

What city is ZIP code 72585 in?

ZIP code 72585 is primarily assigned to Wideman, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72585 in?

ZIP code 72585 falls within Izard County, Arkansas.

Does ZIP code 72585 have an older population?

53% of residents in ZIP code 72585 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 72585 have a large retiree population?

72% of households in ZIP code 72585 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 72585?

7% 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 72585 have a large veteran population?

16% of civilians in ZIP code 72585 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 72585 in?

ZIP code 72585 observes the CST timezone.