72482 ZIP Code — Williford, AR

Sharp County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72482 is located in Williford, Arkansas, within Sharp County. It covers approximately 71.49 square miles and serves a population of 1,473 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 72482

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 $65,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $39,618. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 23% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 55% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 5% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (18%), smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 42%.

Overall, ZIP code 72482 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,473

population

71.49

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72482 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72482

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72482. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Williford	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72542 Hardy (2.5 mi) 72459 Ravenden (6.5 mi) 72460 Ravenden Springs (9.3 mi) 72529 Cherokee Village (11.4 mi) 72434 Imboden (12 mi) 72569 Poughkeepsie (12.6 mi) 72554 Mammoth Spring (13.2 mi) 72415 Black Rock (13.9 mi) 72466 Smithville (14.3 mi) 72513 Ash Flat (14.8 mi) 72532 Evening Shade (15.9 mi) 72455 Pocahontas (18.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,473
Population density	21 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	135

Geography
Land area	71.49 sq mi
Water area	0.23 sq mi
Latitude	36.2597
Longitude	-91.3761
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	70.0%	62.1%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	26.0%	29.8%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	4.0%	6.9%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.2%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,473

Population

People per sq mi

50.7

Median age

$39,618

Median household income

$19,285

Per capita income

$65,400

Median home value

$670

Median monthly rent

86.3%

Home ownership

17.7%

Poverty rate

21.9%

Unemployment

800

Housing units

5.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

100

45–54

117

55–59

60–64

104

65–74

123

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	263	17.9%
18 and over	1,210	82.1%
65 and over	364	24.7%
Median age	50.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.9%

Two or more races 7.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,354	91.9%
Two or more races	116	7.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	3	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	70.0%	62.1%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	26.0%	29.8%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	4.0%	6.9%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.2%	4.0%

Under $10k 0.9%

$10k–$15k 17.8%

$15k–$25k 9.4%

$25k–$35k 16.4%

$35k–$50k 11.2%

$50k–$75k 28.6%

$75k–$100k 12.4%

$100k–$150k 1.8%

$200k+ 1.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.9%
$10k–$15k	17.8%
$15k–$25k	9.4%
$25k–$35k	16.4%
$35k–$50k	11.2%
$50k–$75k	28.6%
$75k–$100k	12.4%
$100k–$150k	1.8%
$200k+	1.4%
Median income	$39,618

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 32.4%

$50k–$100k 44.1%

$100k–$150k 4.6%

$150k–$200k 1.3%

$200k–$300k 10.2%

$300k–$500k 5.4%

$500k–$1M 2.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$65,400
Median rent / month	$670
Owner occupied	86.3%
Renter occupied	13.7%
Vacant	36.6%
Single-family detached	82.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	15.8%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.49

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.3%
2000–2009	12.6%
1990–1999	17.6%
1980–1989	18.8%
1970–1979	24.4%
1960–1969	15.5%
1950–1959	2.4%
1940–1949	0.5%
1939 or earlier	4.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	5.8%
1 bedroom	13.9%
2 bedrooms	35.3%
3 bedrooms	33.0%
4 bedrooms	7.2%
5+ bedrooms	4.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	11.2%
1 vehicle	24.9%
2 vehicles	31.0%
3 or more	33.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	5.9%
Electricity	49.7%
Propane / LP gas	33.0%
Wood	11.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	237	42.7%
Cohabiting couple	25	4.5%
Male householder, no spouse	94	16.9%
Female householder, no spouse	199	35.9%
Households with children under 18	145	26.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	240	43.2%
Average household size	2.65

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.5%	6.6%
Married	53.0%	49.2%
Separated	1.7%	4.9%
Widowed	9.2%	17.8%
Divorced	10.6%	21.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.7%

Some HS, no diploma 13.9%

HS graduate 42.2%

Some college, no degree 31.8%

Associate's degree 4.3%

Bachelor's degree 3.6%

Graduate / professional 1.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.4%
Bachelor's or higher	5.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	9	3.4%
Kindergarten	5	1.9%
Elementary school	156	59.1%
High school	45	17.0%
College / grad school	49	18.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 19.3%

Other services 19.3%

Education & healthcare 17.7%

Manufacturing 13.9%

Finance & real estate 8.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.7%

Public administration 4.6%

Transportation & utilities 3.1%

Construction 2.8%

Professional & management 2.6%

Information 0.5%

Agriculture & mining 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	15.9%
Service	12.1%
Sales & office	32.6%
Natural resources & construction	14.7%
Production & transportation	24.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.8%
Government	11.6%
Self-employed	4.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	90.3%
Carpool	5.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	1.6%
Other means	2.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.1

Poverty

All people 17.7%

Under 18 years 16.4%

18 and over 18.0%

Married-couple families 7.6%

Female-led households 3.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	55.0%
Retirement income	28.6%
Supplemental Security	24.5%
Cash public assistance	2.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	22.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	43.1%
High blood pressure	52.0%
High cholesterol	45.5%
Diabetes	18.4%
Heart disease	13.1%
Stroke	6.2%
Asthma	10.9%
Arthritis	38.8%
Kidney disease	5.1%
Pulmonary disease	16.1%
Cancer	9.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.8%
Binge drinking	11.5%
No physical activity	37.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.0%
Depression	26.0%
Fair or poor health	30.7%
Poor mental health	17.3%
Poor physical health	20.2%
No health insurance	15.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.5%
Visited dentist	45.8%
Cholesterol screening	89.6%
Teeth loss	27.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	128	10.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	42.0%
Under 18	6.5%
18–64 years	41.5%
65 and over	69.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	29.1%
Public insurance	79.0%
No insurance	8.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,423	96.6%
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)	1,462	99.3%
Born in same state	1,462	99.3%
Born in different state	757	51.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	11	0.7%
Not a US citizen	11	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	340	23.1%
French	210	14.3%
Arab	173	11.7%
English	27	1.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	25	1.7%
Irish	6	0.4%
Norwegian	5	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.7%
Internet access	86.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72482

What city is ZIP code 72482 in?

ZIP code 72482 is primarily assigned to Williford, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72482 in?

ZIP code 72482 falls within Sharp County, Arkansas.

Does ZIP code 72482 have a large retiree population?

55% of households in ZIP code 72482 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 72482?

5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 72482 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 72482 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72482?

18% of residents in ZIP code 72482 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 72482 in?

ZIP code 72482 observes the CST timezone.