72959 ZIP Code — Winslow, AR

Washington County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72959 is located in Winslow, Arkansas, within Washington County. It covers approximately 200.07 square miles and serves a population of 2,962 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 479.

About ZIP code 72959

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $180,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $48,770. 57% 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 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

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

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 22%.

Overall, ZIP code 72959 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,962

population

200.07

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72959 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72959

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72959. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Winslow	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72774 West Fork (8.2 mi) 72701 Fayetteville (8.8 mi) 72946 Mountainburg (10.8 mi) 72773 Wesley (13 mi) 72934 Chester (13.4 mi) 72753 Prairie Grove (14.1 mi) 72727 Elkins (14.2 mi) 72721 Combs (15.3 mi) 72730 Farmington (18.2 mi) 72730 Farmington (18.2 mi) 72947 Mulberry (19.4 mi) 72717 Canehill (19.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,962
Population density	15 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	143

Geography
Land area	200.07 sq mi
Water area	0.44 sq mi
Latitude	35.8170
Longitude	-94.0860
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	61.8%	46.8%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	21.9%	29.4%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	13.1%	18.2%	15.7%
Over $200k	3.1%	5.6%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

2,962

Population

People per sq mi

50.9

Median age

$48,770

Median household income

$29,502

Per capita income

$180,400

Median home value

$746

Median monthly rent

91.0%

Home ownership

16.7%

Poverty rate

2.3%

Unemployment

1,479

Housing units

15.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

128

5–9

156

10–14

15–19

20–24

106

25–34

129

163

35–44

198

45–54

55–59

137

60–64

167

344

65–74

417

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	712	24.0%
18 and over	2,250	76.0%
65 and over	989	33.4%
Median age	50.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.1%

Hispanic or Latino 3.7%

Two or more races 3.1%

Asian 2.2%

Other race 1.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	2,742	89.1%
Hispanic or Latino	115	3.7%
Two or more races	94	3.1%
Asian	67	2.2%
Other race	53	1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	6	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.8%	46.8%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	21.9%	29.4%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	13.1%	18.2%	15.7%
Over $200k	3.1%	5.6%	4.0%

Under $10k 8.2%

$10k–$15k 14.8%

$15k–$25k 3.5%

$25k–$35k 6.2%

$35k–$50k 24.4%

$50k–$75k 16.7%

$75k–$100k 12.2%

$100k–$150k 7.9%

$150k–$200k 2.9%

$200k+ 3.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.2%
$10k–$15k	14.8%
$15k–$25k	3.5%
$25k–$35k	6.2%
$35k–$50k	24.4%
$50k–$75k	16.7%
$75k–$100k	12.2%
$100k–$150k	7.9%
$150k–$200k	2.9%
$200k+	3.1%
Median income	$48,770

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.7%

$50k–$100k 6.8%

$100k–$150k 18.1%

$150k–$200k 28.7%

$200k–$300k 20.5%

$300k–$500k 8.8%

$500k–$1M 7.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$180,400
Median rent / month	$746
Owner occupied	91.0%
Renter occupied	9.0%
Vacant	20.9%
Single-family detached	80.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	17.7%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.29

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.9%
2000–2009	17.5%
1990–1999	13.9%
1980–1989	12.9%
1970–1979	12.6%
1960–1969	18.8%
1950–1959	5.0%
1940–1949	4.4%
1939 or earlier	10.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	6.5%
1 bedroom	7.8%
2 bedrooms	22.7%
3 bedrooms	32.5%
4 bedrooms	26.8%
5+ bedrooms	3.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.9%
1 vehicle	23.3%
2 vehicles	31.8%
3 or more	37.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.1%
Electricity	35.3%
Propane / LP gas	40.5%
Wood	19.3%
No fuel used	0.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	534	42.4%
Cohabiting couple	69	5.5%
Male householder, no spouse	278	22.1%
Female householder, no spouse	379	30.1%
Households with children under 18	302	24.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	697	55.3%
Average household size	2.35

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	10.8%	9.9%
Married	57.9%	44.0%
Separated	1.1%	2.2%
Widowed	2.9%	11.7%
Divorced	27.3%	32.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.1%

Some HS, no diploma 7.3%

HS graduate 46.1%

Some college, no degree 14.4%

Associate's degree 13.1%

Bachelor's degree 12.6%

Graduate / professional 3.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.6%
Bachelor's or higher	15.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	74	11.7%
Kindergarten	61	9.7%
Elementary school	330	52.2%
High school	119	18.8%
College / grad school	48	7.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.2%

Professional & management 12.1%

Manufacturing 10.4%

Other services 9.2%

Retail trade 8.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.9%

Construction 6.4%

Public administration 4.8%

Finance & real estate 3.7%

Transportation & utilities 3.5%

Information 2.5%

Wholesale trade 2.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.3%
Service	18.3%
Sales & office	19.2%
Natural resources & construction	17.0%
Production & transportation	10.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	60.6%
Government	26.0%
Self-employed	12.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.9%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	71.8%
Carpool	12.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.4%
Work from home	15.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.0

Poverty

All people 16.7%

Under 18 years 14.9%

18 and over 17.2%

Married-couple families 8.2%

Female-led households 12.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	57.2%
Retirement income	43.8%
Supplemental Security	5.6%
Cash public assistance	0.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.6%
High blood pressure	35.9%
High cholesterol	38.3%
Diabetes	12.0%
Heart disease	8.5%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	27.2%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	9.2%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.4%
Binge drinking	15.3%
No physical activity	27.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.4%
Depression	23.9%
Fair or poor health	18.6%
Poor mental health	15.3%
Poor physical health	13.1%
No health insurance	13.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.5%
Visited dentist	58.7%
Cholesterol screening	89.5%
Teeth loss	18.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	335	14.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.1%
Under 18	1.0%
18–64 years	32.9%
65 and over	23.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	51.1%
Public insurance	56.0%
No insurance	7.4%
Uninsured under 19	10.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,802	94.6%
Spanish	18	0.6%
Other Indo-European	7	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	2	0.1%
Other languages	7	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,876	97.1%
Born in same state	2,876	97.1%
Born in different state	1,730	58.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	86	2.9%
Not a US citizen	86	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	357	12.1%
Arab	282	9.5%
Italian	138	4.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	10	0.3%
Dutch	8	0.3%
English	3	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.5%
Internet access	86.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72959

What city is ZIP code 72959 in?

ZIP code 72959 is primarily assigned to Winslow, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72959 in?

ZIP code 72959 falls within Washington County, Arkansas.

Does ZIP code 72959 have an older population?

33% of residents in ZIP code 72959 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 72959 have a large retiree population?

57% of households in ZIP code 72959 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 72959 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 72959 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72959?

17% of residents in ZIP code 72959 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 72959 in?

ZIP code 72959 observes the CST timezone.