Zip code 72529: Cherokee Village, Arkansas

Q: What city is zip code 72529?

72529 is assigned to Cherokee Village, Arkansas. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 72529 in?

72529 is mostly in Sharp County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 72529?

About 5,059 people live in 72529, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 72529?

The median household income in 72529 is $37,355.

Q: What zip codes are near 72529?

The closest zip codes to 72529 are 72525, 72542, 72513, 72539, 72554.

Residential delivery areaSharp CountyCentral Time

Population

5,059

Median household income

$37K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$95K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$951/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

52.8

U.S. 38.9

Land area

21 sq mi

247 people/sq mi

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

About 72529

72529 is a small-town zip code in Cherokee Village, Arkansas (Sharp County), covering 21 sq mi of land. About 5,059 people live here, or 247 per square mile. The median resident is 52.8 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $37,355 a year, about 46% of the national median of $80,734. 16.9% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $94,700, or 2.5 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 84% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $951 a month.

20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 21.8 minutes each way, and 12% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in transportation and moving goods; sales; and management.

How 72529 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Unemployment rate16.8%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · AR 4.9%25th of 549 in AR
Housing vacancy30.4%
98th
U.S. 10.1% · AR 13.5%83rd of 545 in AR
Residents 65 and older32.4%
98th
U.S. 17.2% · AR 17.6%70th of 550 in AR
Median age52.8
97th
U.S. 38.9 · AR 38.592nd of 550 in AR
Veterans11%
93rd
U.S. 6.2% · AR 7.4%108th of 550 in AR
Homeownership rate84.3%
88th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · AR 66.4%169th of 545 in AR
Poverty rate16.9%
76th
U.S. 12.5% · AR 16%252nd of 545 in AR
Uninsured rate7.3%
54th
U.S. 8.4% · AR 9%296th of 548 in AR
Income inequality (Gini)0.433
48th
U.S. 0.483 · AR 0.479259th of 542 in AR
Work from home12.1%
47th
U.S. 15.1% · AR 8.8%88th of 549 in AR
Rent-burdened renters49.6%
46th
U.S. 51.1% · AR 44.8%193rd of 498 in AR
Healthcare workers8.6%
36th
U.S. 9.7% · AR 10.5%283rd of 549 in AR
Population density247/sq mi
23rd
U.S. 95/sq mi · AR 59/sq mi76th of 550 in AR
Average commute21.8 min
22nd
U.S. 26.4 min · AR 22.5 min353rd of 508 in AR
Bachelor's degree or higher19.6%
19th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · AR 25.7%184th of 549 in AR
Median gross rent$951
17th
U.S. $1,413 · AR $94784th of 395 in AR
Broadband access86.5%
17th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · AR 86.7%200th of 545 in AR
Residents under 1817.5%
16th
U.S. 22% · AR 23.1%410th of 550 in AR
Self-employed workers6.4%
13th
U.S. 10% · AR 10.4%416th of 549 in AR
Diversity index18.5
11th
U.S. 61.4 · AR 51.2362nd of 550 in AR
Government workers8.7%
10th
U.S. 14.5% · AR 15.2%441st of 549 in AR
Population5,059
8th
U.S. 334,922,499 · AR 3,049,391139th of 550 in AR
Per capita income$25,073
8th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · AR $34,225391st of 550 in AR
Foreign-born residents1.2%
7th
U.S. 14.1% · AR 5.4%265th of 550 in AR
Median earnings per worker$33,962
7th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · AR $41,934405th of 542 in AR
Median household income$37,355
2nd
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · AR $60,773430th of 495 in AR
Median home value$94,700
2nd
U.S. $332,700 · AR $188,000403rd of 509 in AR
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · AR 2.5%510th of 549 in AR

Measure	72529	Sharp	AR	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in AR
Unemployment rateWeakness	16.8%	8.1%	4.9%	5.2%	99th	25th of 549
Housing vacancy	30.4%	28%	13.5%	10.1%	98th	83rd of 545
Residents 65 and older	32.4%	25.5%	17.6%	17.2%	98th	70th of 550
Median age	52.8	47.1	38.5	38.9	97th	92nd of 550
Veterans	11%	9.2%	7.4%	6.2%	93rd	108th of 550
Homeownership rateStrength	84.3%	78.8%	66.4%	65.2%	88th	169th of 545
Poverty rate	16.9%	16.5%	16%	12.5%	76th	252nd of 545
Uninsured rate	7.3%	8.2%	9%	8.4%	54th	296th of 548
Income inequality (Gini)	0.433	0.506	0.479	0.483	48th	259th of 542
Work from home	12.1%	7.2%	8.8%	15.1%	47th	88th of 549
Rent-burdened renters	49.6%	37.8%	44.8%	51.1%	46th	193rd of 498
Healthcare workers	8.6%	13.2%	10.5%	9.7%	36th	283rd of 549
Population density	247/sq mi	29/sq mi	59/sq mi	95/sq mi	23rd	76th of 550
Average commute	21.8 min	27.5 min	22.5 min	26.4 min	22nd	353rd of 508
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	19.6%	13.9%	25.7%	35.7%	19th	184th of 549
Median gross rent	$951	$766	$947	$1,413	17th	84th of 395
Broadband accessWeakness	86.5%	80%	86.7%	91%	17th	200th of 545
Residents under 18	17.5%	20.4%	23.1%	22%	16th	410th of 550
Self-employed workers	6.4%	11.7%	10.4%	10%	13th	416th of 549
Diversity index	18.5	17	51.2	61.4	11th	362nd of 550
Government workers	8.7%	14.8%	15.2%	14.5%	10th	441st of 549
Population	5,059	17,773	3,049,391	334,922,499	8th	139th of 550
Per capita incomeWeakness	$25,073	$27,969	$34,225	$44,673	8th	391st of 550
Foreign-born residents	1.2%	1.3%	5.4%	14.1%	7th	265th of 550
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$33,962	$33,398	$41,934	$49,666	7th	405th of 542
Median household incomeWeakness	$37,355	$44,637	$60,773	$80,734	2nd	430th of 495
Median home value	$94,700	$105,100	$188,000	$332,700	2nd	403rd of 509
Tech workers	0%	0.7%	2.5%	3.8%	1st	510th of 549

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

Under 5

14%

5–17

18–24

25–34

10%

35–44

11%

45–54

16%

55–64

18%

65–74

14%

75+

Median age

52.8

Under 18

17.5%

65 and over

32.4%

Race and ethnicity

White90%
Black0.3%
Hispanic4%
Asian0.9%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.8%
Multiracial4%

Diversity index

18.5

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

1.2%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

36.1%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

98%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

0.4%

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 2,230
Average household size: 2.3
Family households: 57.2%
Married couples: 40.5%
Living alone: 36.7%
Veterans (of adults): 11%
Male / female: 50% / 50%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

28%

$25–50k

31%

$50–75k

18%

$75–100k

11%

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

0.8%

Median household income

72529

$37,355

Sharp Co.

$44,637

Arkansas

$60,773

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$25,073

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

16.9%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

7.3%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.433

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

72529

$94,700

Sharp Co.

$105,100

Arkansas

$188,000

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

72529

$951

Sharp Co.

$766

Arkansas

$947

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

92%

2–4 units

5–19 units

0.4%

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 3,202
Owner-occupied: 84.3%
Vacant: 30.4%
Median year built: 1975
Median rooms: 5.7
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 49.6%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 37.8%
Home value to income: 2.5× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

70%

Carpooled

17%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

12%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

14%

10–19

49%

20–29

14%

30–44

45–59

60+

14%

Average commute

21.8 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

16.8%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

40.1%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Transportation and moving

15%

Sales

13%

Management

11%

Food service

10%

Construction and repair

Office and admin

Healthcare

Education

Cleaning and personal care

Legal and social services

Production

Business and finance

Police and fire

Farming, fishing and forestry

0.7%

Engineering and science

0.4%

Computer and math

Arts, media and sports

Industries

Retail

19%

Health care and social assistance

16%

Restaurants and hotels

14%

Construction

10%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Education

Admin, support and management

Other services

Finance, insurance and real estate

Manufacturing

Wholesale

Public administration

Arts and recreation

0.9%

Information

0.8%

Agriculture and mining

0.8%

Professional and technical services

Median earnings per worker

$33,962

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

6.4%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

8.7%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

12.3%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	72529	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$42,981	$74,888
Service	$23,958	$26,804
Sales and office	$25,923	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$82,598	$49,199
Production and transportation	$40,391	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

36%

Some college

28%

Associate's

Bachelor's

13%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 91%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 19.6%
Graduate or professional degree: 6.8%
Households with broadband: 86.5%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 72.6%
No internet access: 11.5%
Without health insurance: 7.3%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Cherokee Village
State: Arkansas
County: Sharp County
Center point: 36.2891° N, 91.5676° W
Land area: 21 sq mi
Water area: 0.9 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

72529 spans 2 counties

Sharp County55% of land
Fulton County45% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

Cherokee Village96% of zip

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

Zip codes near 72529

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
72525	Cherokee Village, AR · PO box	2.2 mi	—	—	—
72542	Hardy, AR	5.7 mi	4,072	$41,295	$98,500
72513	Ash Flat, AR	6 mi	2,888	$40,055	$98,100
72539	Glencoe, AR	9.1 mi	123	$85,625	$102,200
72554	Mammoth Spring, AR	11 mi	2,817	$42,851	$145,000
72512	Horseshoe Bend, AR	11 mi	2,506	$46,449	$130,100
72520	Camp, AR	12 mi	307	$23,776	—
72482	Williford, AR	12 mi	1,226	$35,855	$72,000
72532	Evening Shade, AR	14 mi	1,618	$38,750	$113,100
72587	Wiseman, AR	15 mi	0	—	—
72536	Franklin, AR	15 mi	460	$60,714	$115,400
72459	Ravenden, AR	15 mi	1,348	$39,167	$64,000

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Questions about 72529

What city is zip code 72529?

72529 is assigned to Cherokee Village, Arkansas. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 72529 in?

72529 is mostly in Sharp County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 72529?

About 5,059 people live in 72529, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 72529 in?

72529 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 72529?

The median household income in 72529 is $37,355.

What zip codes are near 72529?

The closest zip codes to 72529 are 72525, 72542, 72513, 72539, 72554.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 72529, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.