ZIP Code 72959, Arkansas
ZIP Code 72959 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
ZCTA5 72959 is a 5-digit ZIP Code area located in Crawford County / Franklin County / Washington County, Arkansas. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 2,972. The land area covers 200.07 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,972 | ±690 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 53.6 yrs | ±17 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,288 | ±304 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 1,577 | ±327 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,288 | ±304 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 289 | ±104 |
| Median Home Value | $197,000 | ±$27,584 |
| Median Gross Rent | $727 | ±$25 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $51,923 | ±$8,670 |
| Per Capita Income | $28,882 | ±$3,308 |
| Poverty Rate | 16.1% | ±8.4% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 465 | ±265 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.9% | ±2.9% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 979 | ±237 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 76.2% | ±8.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 62,258 (2024)
ID: 100337
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY JUDGE ADMINSTRATIVE ASSISTANT
300 MAIN ST, STE 4, VAN BUREN AR 72956-5765
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | GREENLAND, AR | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | GREENLAND, AR | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | MOUNTAINBURG, AR | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | MOUNTAINBURG, AR | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | MOUNTAINBURG, AR | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-03 | PRAIRIE GROVE, AR | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | PRAIRIE GROVE, AR | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-08 | PRAIRIE GROVE, AR | |
| Regular School Nearby | 04-06 | PRAIRIE GROVE, AR | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | WEST FORK, AR |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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University of Arkansas
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College | 21.1 mi away | 1125 W Maple St, Administration Bldg 425, Fayetteville, AR, 72701 |
4795752000
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WINSLOW PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 3.9 mi away | 351 SOUTH HIGHWAY 71, WINSLOW, AR, 72959 |
(479) 634-5406
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Paul Mitchell the School-Arkansas
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College Vocational | 24.6 mi away | 4156 N Steele Blvd, Fayetteville, AR, 72703 |
4794425181
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MOUNTAINBURG PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 10.8 mi away | 1300 HIGHWAY 71 NE, MOUNTAINBURG, AR, 72946 |
(479) 369-1600
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WEST FORK PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 12.3 mi away | 198 W. MAIN ST., WEST FORK, AR, 72774 |
(479) 839-2626
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ELKINS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 15.9 mi away | 352 NORTH CENTER, ELKINS, AR, 72727 |
(479) 643-2904
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GREENLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 16.3 mi away | 8 EAST ROSS/CITY COMPLEX, GREENLAND, AR, 72737 |
(479) 582-5992
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ST. PAUL PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 17.0 mi away | 145 FIFTH STREET, ST. PAUL, AR, 72760 |
(479) 677-2907
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WASHINGTON COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM
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Library | 18.8 mi away | 1080 WEST CLYDESDALE DR, FAYETTEVILLE, AR, 72701 |
(479) 442-6253
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MULBERRY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 19.4 mi away | 220 MAIN STREET, MULBERRY, AR, 72947 |
(479) 997-1226
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at WINSLOW 7NE, AR US, located 5.8 miles from ZCTA5 72959. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44.2° | 28.2° | 36.2° | 3.34" | — |
| February | 48.8° | 30.3° | 39.6° | 3.02" | — |
| March | 56.9° | 37.3° | 47.1° | 5.14" | — |
| April | 65.9° | 47.7° | 56.8° | 5.25" | — |
| May | 73.3° | 56.2° | 64.7° | 6.50" | — |
| June | 82.0° | 65.2° | 73.6° | 5.19" | — |
| July | 84.9° | 68.7° | 76.8° | 4.27" | — |
| August | 86.7° | 68.6° | 77.6° | 3.78" | — |
| September | 78.2° | 61.0° | 69.6° | 4.53" | — |
| October | 67.9° | 50.8° | 59.3° | 4.70" | — |
| November | 55.5° | 40.0° | 47.7° | 4.54" | — |
| December | 46.1° | 30.1° | 38.1° | 3.63" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winslow city | City | 4.2 mi | — |
| Chester town | Town | 9.5 mi | — |
| Mountainburg city | City | 10.5 mi | — |
| West Fork city | City | 12.7 mi | — |
| Elkins city | City | 16.6 mi | — |
| Greenland city | City | 16.7 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 72959. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.