Zip code 72550: Locust Grove, Arkansas

Q: What city is zip code 72550?

72550 is assigned to Locust Grove, Arkansas. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 72550 in?

72550 is mostly in Independence County, but it extends into 2 other counties.

Q: What is the population of 72550?

About 643 people live in 72550, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 72550?

The median household income in 72550 is $54,688.

Q: What zip codes are near 72550?

The closest zip codes to 72550 are 72527, 72555, 72523, 72534, 72501.

Residential delivery areaIndependence CountyCentral Time

Population

643

Median household income

$55K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

—

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

40.4

U.S. 38.9

Land area

48 sq mi

13 people/sq mi

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

About 72550

72550 is a rural zip code in Locust Grove, Arkansas (Independence County), covering 48 sq mi of land. About 643 people live here, or 13 per square mile. The median resident is 40.4 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $54,688 a year, 32% below the national median of $80,734. 32.2% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). 97% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 26.3 minutes each way, and 0% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; healthcare; and police and fire protection.

How 72550 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Homeownership rate96.6%
99th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · AR 66.4%34th of 545 in AR
Rent-burdened renters100%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 51.1% · AR 44.8%21st of 498 in AR
Healthcare workers21.6%
99th
U.S. 9.7% · AR 10.5%31st of 549 in AR
Poverty rate32.2%
97th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · AR 16%46th of 545 in AR
Veterans13.2%
96th
U.S. 6.2% · AR 7.4%63rd of 550 in AR
Residents under 1830.6%
96th
U.S. 22% · AR 23.1%44th of 550 in AR
Housing vacancy11.9%
78th
U.S. 10.1% · AR 13.5%372nd of 545 in AR
Residents 65 and older19.8%
73rd
U.S. 17.2% · AR 17.6%263rd of 550 in AR
Income inequality (Gini)0.460
70th
U.S. 0.483 · AR 0.479161st of 542 in AR
Median age40.4
60th
U.S. 38.9 · AR 38.5337th of 550 in AR
Average commute26.3 min
52nd
U.S. 26.4 min · AR 22.5 min230th of 508 in AR
Median earnings per worker$48,750
52nd
U.S. $49,666 · AR $41,93486th of 542 in AR
Government workers12%
36th
U.S. 14.5% · AR 15.2%367th of 549 in AR
Uninsured rate5%
33rd
U.S. 8.4% · AR 9%405th of 548 in AR
Per capita income$29,201
17th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · AR $34,225243rd of 550 in AR
Median household income$54,688
14th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · AR $60,773241st of 495 in AR
Broadband access81.7%
6th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · AR 86.7%312th of 545 in AR
Bachelor's degree or higher11%
3rd
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · AR 25.7%405th of 549 in AR
Population density13/sq mi
2nd
U.S. 95/sq mi · AR 59/sq mi399th of 550 in AR
Unemployment rate1.1%
2nd
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · AR 4.9%432nd of 549 in AR
Population643
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · AR 3,049,391396th of 550 in AR
Work from home0%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · AR 8.8%485th of 549 in AR
Diversity index0
1st
U.S. 61.4 · AR 51.2530th of 550 in AR
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · AR 5.4%453rd of 550 in AR
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · AR 2.5%380th of 549 in AR
Self-employed workers0%
1st
U.S. 10% · AR 10.4%522nd of 549 in AR

Measure	72550	Independence	AR	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in AR
Homeownership rateStrength	96.6%	69.2%	66.4%	65.2%	99th	34th of 545
Rent-burdened rentersWeakness	100%	42.8%	44.8%	51.1%	99th	21st of 498
Healthcare workers	21.6%	11.3%	10.5%	9.7%	99th	31st of 549
Poverty rateWeakness	32.2%	20.4%	16%	12.5%	97th	46th of 545
Veterans	13.2%	6.2%	7.4%	6.2%	96th	63rd of 550
Residents under 18	30.6%	24.3%	23.1%	22%	96th	44th of 550
Housing vacancy	11.9%	12.8%	13.5%	10.1%	78th	372nd of 545
Residents 65 and older	19.8%	17.6%	17.6%	17.2%	73rd	263rd of 550
Income inequality (Gini)	0.460	0.485	0.479	0.483	70th	161st of 542
Median age	40.4	38.7	38.5	38.9	60th	337th of 550
Average commute	26.3 min	19.5 min	22.5 min	26.4 min	52nd	230th of 508
Median earnings per worker	$48,750	$37,468	$41,934	$49,666	52nd	86th of 542
Government workers	12%	14%	15.2%	14.5%	36th	367th of 549
Uninsured rate	5%	10%	9%	8.4%	33rd	405th of 548
Per capita incomeWeakness	$29,201	$30,847	$34,225	$44,673	17th	243rd of 550
Median household incomeWeakness	$54,688	$56,609	$60,773	$80,734	14th	241st of 495
Broadband accessWeakness	81.7%	81.4%	86.7%	91%	6th	312th of 545
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	11%	18.1%	25.7%	35.7%	3rd	405th of 549
Population density	13/sq mi	50/sq mi	59/sq mi	95/sq mi	2nd	399th of 550
Unemployment rateStrength	1.1%	3.9%	4.9%	5.2%	2nd	432nd of 549
Population	643	38,175	3,049,391	334,922,499	1st	396th of 550
Work from home	0%	5.8%	8.8%	15.1%	1st	485th of 549
Diversity index	0	31.5	51.2	61.4	1st	530th of 550
Foreign-born residents	0%	4%	5.4%	14.1%	1st	453rd of 550
Tech workers	0%	1.9%	2.5%	3.8%	1st	380th of 549
Self-employed workers	0%	9.4%	10.4%	10%	1st	522nd 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

25%

5–17

18–24

25–34

14%

35–44

16%

45–54

55–64

16%

65–74

75+

Median age

40.4

Under 18

30.6%

65 and over

19.8%

Race and ethnicity

White100%
Black0%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial0%

Diversity index

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

82%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

97%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 208
Average household size: 3.1
Family households: 85.1%
Married couples: 66.3%
Living alone: 14.9%
Veterans (of adults): 13.2%
Male / female: 37% / 63%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

22%

$25–50k

$50–75k

37%

$75–100k

10%

$100–150k

21%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

72550

$54,688

Independence Co.

$56,609

Arkansas

$60,773

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$29,201

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

32.2%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

5.8%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.460

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

72550

—

Independence Co.

$142,600

Arkansas

$188,000

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

72550

—

Independence Co.

$845

Arkansas

$947

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

65%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

35%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 236
Owner-occupied: 96.6%
Vacant: 11.9%
Median year built: 1985
Median rooms: 5.5
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 100%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 100%
Home value to income: —

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

87%

Carpooled

13%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

15%

10–19

20–29

46%

30–44

15%

45–59

60+

15%

Average commute

26.3 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

1.1%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

53.5%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Office and admin

34%

Healthcare

22%

Police and fire

Sales

Education

Engineering and science

Food service

Production

Transportation and moving

Cleaning and personal care

Management

Business and finance

Computer and math

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Construction and repair

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Health care and social assistance

30%

Wholesale

20%

Manufacturing

14%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Retail

Education

Public administration

Restaurants and hotels

Admin, support and management

Professional and technical services

Construction

Finance, insurance and real estate

Other services

Information

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$48,750

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

U.S. 10%

Government workers

12%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

19.3%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	72550	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$58,281	$74,888
Service	$10,197	$26,804
Sales and office	$21,719	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	—	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

14%

High school

43%

Some college

12%

Associate's

21%

Bachelor's

11%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 86.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 11%
Graduate or professional degree: 0%
Households with broadband: 81.7%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 44.7%
No internet access: 18.3%
Without health insurance: 5%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Locust Grove
State: Arkansas
County: Independence County
Center point: 35.7101° N, 91.7839° W
Land area: 48 sq mi
Water area: 0.3 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

72550 spans 3 counties

Independence County69% of land
Cleburne County19% of land
Stone County13% of land

Zip codes near 72550

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
72527	Desha, AR	6 mi	636	$72,917	$112,500
72555	Marcella, AR	6.4 mi	256	$52,143	$145,500
72523	Concord, AR	6.6 mi	961	$57,206	$106,700
72534	Floral, AR	8.7 mi	1,368	—	$67,300
72501	Batesville, AR	9.2 mi	26,218	$52,829	$147,900
72575	Salado, AR · PO box	11 mi	—	—	—
72567	Pleasant Grove, AR	11 mi	222	$53,438	$64,300
72526	Cushman, AR	12 mi	158	$63,333	$127,000
72530	Drasco, AR	12 mi	1,755	$66,875	$163,200
72546	Ida, AR	13 mi	0	—	—
72568	Pleasant Plains, AR	14 mi	2,110	$67,143	$103,100
72571	Rosie, AR	14 mi	427	$198,636	$414,300

Questions about 72550

What city is zip code 72550?

72550 is assigned to Locust Grove, Arkansas. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 72550 in?

72550 is mostly in Independence County, but it extends into 2 other counties.

What is the population of 72550?

About 643 people live in 72550, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 72550 in?

72550 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 72550?

The median household income in 72550 is $54,688.

What zip codes are near 72550?

The closest zip codes to 72550 are 72527, 72555, 72523, 72534, 72501.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 72550, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.