Zip code 72572: Saffell, Arkansas

Q: What city is zip code 72572?

72572 is assigned to Saffell, Arkansas. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 72572 in?

72572 is mostly in Lawrence County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 72572?

About 360 people live in 72572, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 72572?

The median household income in 72572 is $67,619.

Q: What zip codes are near 72572?

The closest zip codes to 72572 are 72469, 72524, 72440, 72579, 72466.

Residential delivery areaLawrence CountyCentral Time

Population

360

Small sample: rough estimates

Median household income

$68K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$151K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

45.4

U.S. 38.9

Land area

13 sq mi

27 people/sq mi

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

About 72572

72572 is a rural zip code in Saffell, Arkansas (Lawrence County), covering 13 sq mi of land. About 360 people live here, or 27 per square mile. The median resident is 45.4 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 $67,619 a year, 16% below the national median of $80,734. 18.1% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $151,100, or 2.2 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 72% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 22.5 minutes each way, and 0% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in education, management and sales. 16% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%). 24% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often Spanish.

How 72572 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Only about 360 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.

Unemployment rate29.8%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · AR 4.9%4th of 549 in AR
Uninsured rate25.8%
98th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · AR 9%14th of 548 in AR
Residents 65 and older26.4%
94th
U.S. 17.2% · AR 17.6%133rd of 550 in AR
Self-employed workers16%
93rd
U.S. 10% · AR 10.4%119th of 549 in AR
Median age45.4
87th
U.S. 38.9 · AR 38.5216th of 550 in AR
Poverty rate18.1%
80th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · AR 16%221st of 545 in AR
Veterans7%
66th
U.S. 6.2% · AR 7.4%270th of 550 in AR
Homeownership rate71.6%
57th
U.S. 65.2% · AR 66.4%363rd of 545 in AR
Median earnings per worker$47,031
46th
U.S. $49,666 · AR $41,934116th of 542 in AR
Government workers12%
36th
U.S. 14.5% · AR 15.2%368th of 549 in AR
Median household income$67,619
32nd
U.S. $80,734 · AR $60,773115th of 495 in AR
Average commute22.5 min
26th
U.S. 26.4 min · AR 22.5 min328th of 508 in AR
Per capita income$27,136
12th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · AR $34,225311th of 550 in AR
Median home value$151,100
9th
U.S. $332,700 · AR $188,000206th of 509 in AR
Population density27/sq mi
4th
U.S. 95/sq mi · AR 59/sq mi266th of 550 in AR
Healthcare workers4.8%
3rd
U.S. 9.7% · AR 10.5%414th of 549 in AR
Residents under 188.6%
2nd
U.S. 22% · AR 23.1%503rd of 550 in AR
Population360
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · AR 3,049,391459th of 550 in AR
Bachelor's degree or higher7.6%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · AR 25.7%467th of 549 in AR
Work from home0%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · AR 8.8%501st of 549 in AR
Diversity index0
1st
U.S. 61.4 · AR 51.2535th of 550 in AR
Broadband access73%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 91% · AR 86.7%445th of 545 in AR
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · AR 5.4%475th of 550 in AR
Housing vacancy0%
1st
U.S. 10.1% · AR 13.5%541st of 545 in AR
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · AR 2.5%407th of 549 in AR
Income inequality (Gini)0.292
1st
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · AR 0.479513th of 542 in AR

Measure	72572	Lawrence	AR	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in AR
Unemployment rateWeakness	29.8%	5.8%	4.9%	5.2%	99th	4th of 549
Uninsured rateWeakness	25.8%	11.5%	9%	8.4%	98th	14th of 548
Residents 65 and older	26.4%	18.9%	17.6%	17.2%	94th	133rd of 550
Self-employed workers	16%	12.4%	10.4%	10%	93rd	119th of 549
Median age	45.4	40.3	38.5	38.9	87th	216th of 550
Poverty rateWeakness	18.1%	20.1%	16%	12.5%	80th	221st of 545
Veterans	7%	6%	7.4%	6.2%	66th	270th of 550
Homeownership rate	71.6%	66.6%	66.4%	65.2%	57th	363rd of 545
Median earnings per worker	$47,031	$35,124	$41,934	$49,666	46th	116th of 542
Government workers	12%	16%	15.2%	14.5%	36th	368th of 549
Median household income	$67,619	$44,882	$60,773	$80,734	32nd	115th of 495
Average commute	22.5 min	25.7 min	22.5 min	26.4 min	26th	328th of 508
Per capita incomeWeakness	$27,136	$26,551	$34,225	$44,673	12th	311th of 550
Median home value	$151,100	$98,900	$188,000	$332,700	9th	206th of 509
Population density	27/sq mi	28/sq mi	59/sq mi	95/sq mi	4th	266th of 550
Healthcare workers	4.8%	10.3%	10.5%	9.7%	3rd	414th of 549
Residents under 18	8.6%	22.3%	23.1%	22%	2nd	503rd of 550
Population	360	16,238	3,049,391	334,922,499	1st	459th of 550
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	7.6%	14.5%	25.7%	35.7%	1st	467th of 549
Work from home	0%	3%	8.8%	15.1%	1st	501st of 549
Diversity index	0	15.6	51.2	61.4	1st	535th of 550
Broadband accessWeakness	73%	86.1%	86.7%	91%	1st	445th of 545
Foreign-born residents	0%	1%	5.4%	14.1%	1st	475th of 550
Housing vacancy	0%	13.5%	13.5%	10.1%	1st	541st of 545
Tech workers	0%	1.2%	2.5%	3.8%	1st	407th of 549
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.292	0.472	0.479	0.483	1st	513th 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

Under 5

5–17

18–24

26%

25–34

35–44

19%

45–54

55–64

19%

65–74

75+

Median age

45.4

Under 18

8.6%

65 and over

26.4%

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

54.7%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

76%

Spanish

24%

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 148
Average household size: 2.4
Family households: 91.9%
Married couples: 76.4%
Living alone: 8.1%
Veterans (of adults): 7%
Male / female: 52% / 48%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

24%

$25–50k

$50–75k

39%

$75–100k

22%

$100–150k

11%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

72572

$67,619

Lawrence Co.

$44,882

Arkansas

$60,773

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$27,136

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

18.1%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

2.7%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.292

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

72572

$151,100

Lawrence Co.

$98,900

Arkansas

$188,000

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

72572

—

Lawrence Co.

$697

Arkansas

$947

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

66%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

34%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 148
Owner-occupied: 71.6%
Vacant: 0%
Median year built: 1998
Median rooms: 6.4
Renters paying 30%+ of income: —
Renters paying 50%+ of income: —
Home value to income: 2.2× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

91%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10%

10–19

45%

20–29

17%

30–44

17%

45–59

0.8%

60+

11%

Average commute

22.5 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

29.8%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

54.1%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Education

42%

Management

10%

Sales

10%

Cleaning and personal care

Production

Office and admin

Business and finance

Healthcare

Legal and social services

Construction and repair

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

Food service

Farming, fishing and forestry

Transportation and moving

Industries

Education

41%

Retail

14%

Manufacturing

14%

Health care and social assistance

10%

Agriculture and mining

10%

Other services

Construction

Professional and technical services

Restaurants and hotels

Finance, insurance and real estate

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Public administration

Admin, support and management

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$47,031

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

16%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

12%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

28.8%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	72572	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$57,683	$74,888
Service	—	$26,804
Sales and office	$16,667	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	—	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

13%

High school

34%

Some college

38%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 87.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 7.6%
Graduate or professional degree: 5.6%
Households with broadband: 73%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 41.9%
No internet access: 9.5%
Without health insurance: 25.8%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Saffell
State: Arkansas
County: Lawrence County
Center point: 35.8976° N, 91.2918° W
Land area: 13 sq mi
Water area: under 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

72572 spans 2 counties

Lawrence County75% of land
Independence County25% of land

Zip codes near 72572

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
72469	Strawberry, AR	3.7 mi	1,050	$44,421	$161,100
72524	Cord, AR	4.1 mi	163	—	—
72440	Lynn, AR	6.7 mi	269	$48,056	$95,000
72579	Sulphur Rock, AR	9.4 mi	1,407	$104,167	—
72466	Smithville, AR	10 mi	1,461	$79,808	$165,100
72471	Swifton, AR	11 mi	1,383	$45,313	$69,900
72410	Alicia, AR	11 mi	400	$53,350	$50,400
72522	Charlotte, AR	12 mi	191	$36,591	$26,700
72562	Newark, AR	13 mi	2,913	$55,156	$144,600
72473	Tuckerman, AR	13 mi	1,852	$47,266	$98,700
72458	Powhatan, AR	14 mi	567	$63,636	$168,800
72521	Cave City, AR	14 mi	4,910	$59,591	$146,800

Questions about 72572

What city is zip code 72572?

72572 is assigned to Saffell, Arkansas. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 72572 in?

72572 is mostly in Lawrence County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 72572?

About 360 people live in 72572, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 72572 in?

72572 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 72572?

The median household income in 72572 is $67,619.

What zip codes are near 72572?

The closest zip codes to 72572 are 72469, 72524, 72440, 72579, 72466.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 72572, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.