Zip code 72478: Warm Springs, Arkansas

Q: What city is zip code 72478?

72478 is assigned to Warm Springs, Arkansas. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 72478 in?

72478 is in Randolph County, Arkansas.

Q: What is the population of 72478?

About 323 people live in 72478, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 72478?

The median household income in 72478 is $49,038.

Q: What zip codes are near 72478?

The closest zip codes to 72478 are 63942, 72455, 72460, 72444, 65778.

Residential delivery areaRandolph CountyCentral Time

Population

323

Small sample: rough estimates

Median household income

$49K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$75K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

30.7

U.S. 38.9

Land area

53 sq mi

6 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 72478

72478 is a rural zip code in Warm Springs, Arkansas (Randolph County), covering 53 sq mi of land. About 323 people live here, or 6 per square mile. The median resident is 30.7 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally. With so few residents, the Census figures below are rough estimates with wide margins of error.

The median household earns $49,038 a year, 39% below the national median of $80,734. 24.9% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $75,000, or 1.5 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 90% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 37.2 minutes each way, and 0% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in management; police and fire protection; and sales.

How 72478 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Only about 323 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.

Housing vacancy38%
99th
U.S. 10.1% · AR 13.5%48th of 545 in AR
Residents under 1835.6%
99th
U.S. 22% · AR 23.1%14th of 550 in AR
Veterans14.9%
98th
U.S. 6.2% · AR 7.4%40th of 550 in AR
Homeownership rate89.5%
95th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · AR 66.4%96th of 545 in AR
Average commute37.2 min
95th
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · AR 22.5 min42nd of 508 in AR
Poverty rate24.9%
92nd
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · AR 16%110th of 545 in AR
Uninsured rate11.9%
80th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · AR 9%112th of 548 in AR
Government workers18.9%
80th
U.S. 14.5% · AR 15.2%180th of 549 in AR
Self-employed workers11.7%
75th
U.S. 10% · AR 10.4%227th of 549 in AR
Broadband access93%
58th
U.S. 91% · AR 86.7%76th of 545 in AR
Residents 65 and older17.3%
55th
U.S. 17.2% · AR 17.6%345th of 550 in AR
Median household income$49,038
8th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · AR $60,773307th of 495 in AR
Median earnings per worker$33,792
7th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · AR $41,934411th of 542 in AR
Median age30.7
5th
U.S. 38.9 · AR 38.5526th of 550 in AR
Diversity index7.2
2nd
U.S. 61.4 · AR 51.2479th of 550 in AR
Population323
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · AR 3,049,391468th of 550 in AR
Population density6/sq mi
1st
U.S. 95/sq mi · AR 59/sq mi500th of 550 in AR
Per capita income$15,491
1st
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · AR $34,225532nd of 550 in AR
Median home value$75,000
1st
U.S. $332,700 · AR $188,000456th of 509 in AR
Bachelor's degree or higher5.5%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · AR 25.7%498th of 549 in AR
Work from home0%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · AR 8.8%530th of 549 in AR
Unemployment rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · AR 4.9%528th of 549 in AR
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · AR 5.4%519th of 550 in AR
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · AR 2.5%489th of 549 in AR
Healthcare workers0%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · AR 10.5%536th of 549 in AR
Income inequality (Gini)0.188
1st
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · AR 0.479539th of 542 in AR

Measure	72478	Randolph	AR	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in AR
Housing vacancy	38%	15.3%	13.5%	10.1%	99th	48th of 545
Residents under 18	35.6%	24.5%	23.1%	22%	99th	14th of 550
Veterans	14.9%	8.4%	7.4%	6.2%	98th	40th of 550
Homeownership rateStrength	89.5%	73.5%	66.4%	65.2%	95th	96th of 545
Average commuteWeakness	37.2 min	23.8 min	22.5 min	26.4 min	95th	42nd of 508
Poverty rateWeakness	24.9%	22.4%	16%	12.5%	92nd	110th of 545
Uninsured rateWeakness	11.9%	7.2%	9%	8.4%	80th	112th of 548
Government workers	18.9%	13.4%	15.2%	14.5%	80th	180th of 549
Self-employed workers	11.7%	11.8%	10.4%	10%	75th	227th of 549
Broadband access	93%	78.8%	86.7%	91%	58th	76th of 545
Residents 65 and older	17.3%	19.3%	17.6%	17.2%	55th	345th of 550
Median household incomeWeakness	$49,038	$50,911	$60,773	$80,734	8th	307th of 495
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$33,792	$33,557	$41,934	$49,666	7th	411th of 542
Median age	30.7	39.6	38.5	38.9	5th	526th of 550
Diversity index	7.2	20.7	51.2	61.4	2nd	479th of 550
Population	323	18,838	3,049,391	334,922,499	1st	468th of 550
Population density	6/sq mi	29/sq mi	59/sq mi	95/sq mi	1st	500th of 550
Per capita incomeWeakness	$15,491	$26,607	$34,225	$44,673	1st	532nd of 550
Median home value	$75,000	$130,600	$188,000	$332,700	1st	456th of 509
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	5.5%	12.1%	25.7%	35.7%	1st	498th of 549
Work from home	0%	4.9%	8.8%	15.1%	1st	530th of 549
Unemployment rateStrength	0%	5.3%	4.9%	5.2%	1st	528th of 549
Foreign-born residents	0%	2.9%	5.4%	14.1%	1st	519th of 550
Tech workers	0%	0.7%	2.5%	3.8%	1st	489th of 549
Healthcare workers	0%	13.3%	10.5%	9.7%	1st	536th of 549
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.188	0.448	0.479	0.483	1st	539th of 542

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

12%

Under 5

24%

5–17

18–24

25–34

16%

35–44

45–54

55–64

11%

65–74

75+

Median age

30.7

Under 18

35.6%

65 and over

17.3%

Race and ethnicity

White96%
Black2%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
Native American2%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial0%

Diversity index

7.2

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

67.2%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 114
Average household size: 2.3
Family households: 81.6%
Married couples: 61.4%
Living alone: 18.4%
Veterans (of adults): 14.9%
Male / female: 42% / 58%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

24%

$25–50k

31%

$50–75k

46%

$75–100k

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

72478

$49,038

Randolph Co.

$50,911

Arkansas

$60,773

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$15,491

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

24.9%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.188

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

72478

$75,000

Randolph Co.

$130,600

Arkansas

$188,000

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

72478

—

Randolph Co.

$674

Arkansas

$947

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

73%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

27%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 184
Owner-occupied: 89.5%
Vacant: 38%
Median year built: 2003
Median rooms: 4.1
Renters paying 30%+ of income: —
Renters paying 50%+ of income: —
Home value to income: 1.5× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

100%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

20–29

30–44

52%

45–59

48%

60+

Average commute

37.2 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

49.6%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Management

47%

Police and fire

19%

Sales

17%

Transportation and moving

17%

Business and finance

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Education

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Healthcare

Food service

Cleaning and personal care

Office and admin

Construction and repair

Farming, fishing and forestry

Production

Industries

Agriculture and mining

29%

Retail

28%

Public administration

19%

Health care and social assistance

18%

Admin, support and management

Education

Manufacturing

Professional and technical services

Construction

Restaurants and hotels

Finance, insurance and real estate

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Other services

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$33,792

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

11.7%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

18.9%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

12.6%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	72478	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$47,593	$74,888
Service	—	$26,804
Sales and office	—	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	—	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

25%

High school

27%

Some college

43%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 75.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 5.5%
Graduate or professional degree: 5.5%
Households with broadband: 93%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 66.7%
No internet access: 0%
Without health insurance: 11.9%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Warm Springs
State: Arkansas
County: Randolph County
Center point: 36.4652° N, 91.0537° W
Land area: 53 sq mi
Water area: 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Warm Springs (unincorporated)5% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 72478

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
63942	Gatewood, MO	6.2 mi	490	$47,250	$132,400
72455	Pocahontas, AR	9.9 mi	13,442	$49,764	$142,600
72460	Ravenden Springs, AR	9.9 mi	1,016	$45,673	$175,500
72444	Maynard, AR	11 mi	1,600	$32,276	$152,800
65778	Myrtle, MO	13 mi	430	$23,669	$156,900
65690	Couch, MO	15 mi	130	—	$203,300
63935	Doniphan, MO	16 mi	7,931	$42,985	$124,600
72462	Reyno, AR	17 mi	298	$56,452	$86,700
72413	Biggers, AR	17 mi	540	$59,531	$65,300
63931	Briar, MO · PO box	18 mi	—	—	—
72434	Imboden, AR	18 mi	1,880	$77,734	$109,300
72424	Datto, AR	19 mi	67	$36,667	$52,500

Questions about 72478

What city is zip code 72478?

72478 is assigned to Warm Springs, Arkansas. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 72478 in?

72478 is in Randolph County, Arkansas.

What is the population of 72478?

About 323 people live in 72478, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 72478 in?

72478 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 72478?

The median household income in 72478 is $49,038.

What zip codes are near 72478?

The closest zip codes to 72478 are 63942, 72455, 72460, 72444, 65778.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 72478, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.