72686 ZIP Code — Witts Springs, AR

Searcy County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72686 is located in Witts Springs, Arkansas, within Searcy County. It covers approximately 63.44 square miles and serves a population of 188 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

188

population

63.44

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72686 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72686

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72686. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Witts Springs	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72679 Tilly (7.4 mi) 72856 Pelsor (12.2 mi) 72675 Saint Joe (12.7 mi) 72655 Mount Judea (12.8 mi) 72650 Marshall (13.7 mi) 72629 Dennard (13.8 mi) 72645 Leslie (14 mi) 72685 Western Grove (18.4 mi) 72683 Vendor (18.8 mi) 72640 Hasty (18.9 mi) 72141 Scotland (19.2 mi) 72843 Hector (19.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	188
Population density	3 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	129

Geography
Land area	63.44 sq mi
Water area	0.06 sq mi
Latitude	35.8079
Longitude	-92.8292
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	38.0%	69.3%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	62.0%	24.2%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	5.7%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.8%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

188

Population

People per sq mi

50.3

Median age

Median household income

$19,206

Per capita income

$111,200

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

18.1%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

109

Housing units

0.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

20–24

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	0	0.0%
18 and over	188	100.0%
65 and over	30	16.0%
Median age	50.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	188	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.0%	69.3%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	62.0%	24.2%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	5.7%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.8%	4.0%

$25k–$35k 29.1%

$35k–$50k 27.3%

$75k–$100k 43.6%

Range	% of households
$25k–$35k	29.1%
$35k–$50k	27.3%
$75k–$100k	43.6%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 18.2%

$100k–$150k 70.9%

$200k–$300k 10.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$111,200
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	49.5%
Single-family detached	52.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	47.7%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	3.42

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	9.2%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	43.1%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	17.4%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	5.5%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	24.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	9.2%
2 bedrooms	22.9%
3 bedrooms	67.9%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	18.2%
2 vehicles	0.0%
3 or more	81.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	18.2%
Propane / LP gas	54.5%
Wood	27.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	30	54.5%
Cohabiting couple	15	27.3%
Male householder, no spouse	10	18.2%
Female householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Households with children under 18	0	0.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	15	27.3%
Average household size	3.42

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	49.1%	0.0%
Married	27.8%	38.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	23.1%	61.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.4%

Some HS, no diploma 25.2%

HS graduate 65.9%

Some college, no degree 4.4%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	70.4%
Bachelor's or higher	0.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 67.9%

Manufacturing 32.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	0.0%
Service	67.9%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	32.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	100.0%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	100.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 18.1%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 18.1%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	70.9%
Retirement income	56.4%
Supplemental Security	56.4%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.5%
High blood pressure	46.3%
High cholesterol	44.0%
Diabetes	14.9%
Heart disease	10.7%
Stroke	4.8%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	35.1%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	12.0%
Cancer	8.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.9%
Binge drinking	12.4%
No physical activity	32.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.8%
Depression	25.4%
Fair or poor health	23.5%
Poor mental health	15.9%
Poor physical health	16.3%
No health insurance	13.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.3%
Visited dentist	55.5%
Cholesterol screening	90.9%
Teeth loss	19.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	53	28.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	40.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	29.1%
65 and over	100.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	59.6%
Public insurance	40.4%
No insurance	18.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	188	100.0%
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)	188	100.0%
Born in same state	188	100.0%
Born in different state	89	47.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	64	34%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	29.3%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72686

What city is ZIP code 72686 in?

ZIP code 72686 is primarily assigned to Witts Springs, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72686 in?

ZIP code 72686 falls within Searcy County, Arkansas.

Does ZIP code 72686 have a large retiree population?

71% of households in ZIP code 72686 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 72686 have a large veteran population?

28% of civilians in ZIP code 72686 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72686?

18% of residents in ZIP code 72686 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 72686?

The median home value in ZIP code 72686 is $111,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 72686 in?

ZIP code 72686 observes the CST timezone.