72776 ZIP Code — Witter, AR

Madison County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72776 is located in Witter, Arkansas, within Madison County. It covers approximately 77.95 square miles and serves a population of 784 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 479.

About ZIP code 72776

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $165,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 41 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 20% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 72776 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

784

population

77.95

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72776 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72776

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72776. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Witter	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72752 Pettigrew (5.2 mi) 72760 Saint Paul (8.4 mi) 72742 Kingston (9.2 mi) 72721 Combs (13.4 mi) 72740 Huntsville (13.8 mi) 72670 Ponca (14.1 mi) 72628 Deer (15.2 mi) 72852 Oark (15.4 mi) 72773 Wesley (16.4 mi) 72624 Compton (17.6 mi) 72666 Parthenon (17.7 mi) 72854 Ozone (18.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	784
Population density	10 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	087

Geography
Land area	77.95 sq mi
Water area	0.19 sq mi
Latitude	35.9343
Longitude	-93.6009
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	75.5%	55.2%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	9.9%	27.7%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	14.6%	13.4%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.7%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

784

Population

People per sq mi

49.9

Median age

Median household income

$28,985

Per capita income

$165,200

Median home value

Median monthly rent

92.9%

Home ownership

4.3%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

340

Housing units

1.7%

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

101

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	123	15.7%
18 and over	661	84.3%
65 and over	225	28.7%
Median age	49.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.5%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 6.5%

Group	Count	%
White	733	93.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	51	6.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	75.5%	55.2%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	9.9%	27.7%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	14.6%	13.4%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.7%	4.0%

Under $10k 2.0%

$10k–$15k 2.0%

$15k–$25k 39.7%

$25k–$35k 7.7%

$35k–$50k 7.1%

$50k–$75k 4.0%

$75k–$100k 18.3%

$100k–$150k 3.7%

$150k–$200k 8.0%

$200k+ 7.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.0%
$10k–$15k	2.0%
$15k–$25k	39.7%
$25k–$35k	7.7%
$35k–$50k	7.1%
$50k–$75k	4.0%
$75k–$100k	18.3%
$100k–$150k	3.7%
$150k–$200k	8.0%
$200k+	7.4%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 27.1%

$50k–$100k 10.2%

$100k–$150k 10.2%

$150k–$200k 10.2%

$200k–$300k 24.6%

$300k–$500k 1.2%

$500k–$1M 4.0%

$1M+ 12.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$165,200
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	92.9%
Renter occupied	7.1%
Vacant	4.1%
Single-family detached	64.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	35.6%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.28

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	8.8%
2000–2009	13.4%
1990–1999	15.6%
1980–1989	30.1%
1970–1979	6.8%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	22.5%
1939 or earlier	2.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	20.5%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	28.2%
3 bedrooms	40.0%
4 bedrooms	11.2%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	34.9%
2 vehicles	40.0%
3 or more	25.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	14.6%
Electricity	21.1%
Propane / LP gas	35.1%
Wood	29.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	171	48.9%
Cohabiting couple	90	25.7%
Male householder, no spouse	50	14.3%
Female householder, no spouse	39	11.1%
Households with children under 18	58	16.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	171	48.9%
Average household size	2.24

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	18.5%	33.4%
Married	52.7%	37.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	2.1%	14.7%
Divorced	26.8%	14.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.2%

Some HS, no diploma 13.3%

HS graduate 47.4%

Some college, no degree 22.7%

Associate's degree 12.7%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 1.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.5%
Bachelor's or higher	1.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	64	46.7%
High school	28	20.4%
College / grad school	45	32.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 32.5%

Professional & management 31.8%

Retail trade 17.2%

Agriculture & mining 5.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.2%

Education & healthcare 4.5%

Construction 1.9%

Public administration 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	39.6%
Service	5.2%
Sales & office	24.4%
Natural resources & construction	14.6%
Production & transportation	16.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	88.6%
Government	8.8%
Self-employed	2.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.4%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.5%
Work from home	9.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	40.7

Poverty

All people 4.3%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 5.1%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	57.1%
Retirement income	11.7%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.2%
High blood pressure	44.1%
High cholesterol	43.1%
Diabetes	14.4%
Heart disease	10.3%
Stroke	4.6%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	31.9%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	12.4%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.3%
Binge drinking	13.7%
No physical activity	34.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.2%
Depression	26.4%
Fair or poor health	24.8%
Poor mental health	17.0%
Poor physical health	16.6%
No health insurance	15.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.7%
Visited dentist	50.2%
Cholesterol screening	88.0%
Teeth loss	22.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	130	19.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.0%
Under 18	33.3%
18–64 years	8.3%
65 and over	39.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	35.6%
Public insurance	65.4%
No insurance	9.2%
Uninsured under 19	7.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	773	98.6%
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)	751	95.8%
Born in same state	700	89.3%
Born in different state	311	39.7%
Foreign born	51	6.5%
Naturalized citizen	33	4.2%
Not a US citizen	33	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	109	13.9%
Italian	105	13.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	59	7.5%
English	8	1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.6%
Internet access	96.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72776

What city is ZIP code 72776 in?

ZIP code 72776 is primarily assigned to Witter, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72776 in?

ZIP code 72776 falls within Madison County, Arkansas.

Does ZIP code 72776 have a large retiree population?

57% of households in ZIP code 72776 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 72776 have an older population?

29% of residents in ZIP code 72776 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 72776 mostly owner-occupied?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 72776 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 72776 have a large veteran population?

20% of civilians in ZIP code 72776 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 72776 in?

ZIP code 72776 observes the CST timezone.