Zip code 72581: Tumbling Shoals, Arkansas

Q: What city is zip code 72581?

72581 is assigned to Tumbling Shoals, Arkansas. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 72581 in?

72581 is in Cleburne County, Arkansas.

Q: What is the population of 72581?

About 735 people live in 72581, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What zip codes are near 72581?

The closest zip codes to 72581 are 72546, 72545, 72530, 72543, 72179.

Residential delivery areaCleburne CountyCentral Time

Population

735

Median household income

—

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$123K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$828/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

66.2

U.S. 38.9

Land area

12 sq mi

61 people/sq mi

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

About 72581

72581 is a small-town zip code in Tumbling Shoals, Arkansas (Cleburne County), covering 12 sq mi of land. About 735 people live here, or 61 per square mile. The median resident is 66.2 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

5% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). The median home value is $123,300. 94% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $828 a month.

22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 25.5 minutes each way, and 0% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; arts, media and sports; and cleaning and personal care. 16% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).

How 72581 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Median age66.2
99th
U.S. 38.9 · AR 38.58th of 550 in AR
Homeownership rate94.3%
99th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · AR 66.4%54th of 545 in AR
Housing vacancy39.4%
99th
U.S. 10.1% · AR 13.5%37th of 545 in AR
Rent-burdened renters100%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 51.1% · AR 44.8%8th of 498 in AR
Residents 65 and older51.2%
99th
U.S. 17.2% · AR 17.6%8th of 550 in AR
Veterans13.8%
97th
U.S. 6.2% · AR 7.4%52nd of 550 in AR
Self-employed workers15.8%
92nd
U.S. 10% · AR 10.4%125th of 549 in AR
Uninsured rate7.1%
52nd
U.S. 8.4% · AR 9%299th of 548 in AR
Average commute25.5 min
46th
U.S. 26.4 min · AR 22.5 min250th of 508 in AR
Unemployment rate4.3%
39th
U.S. 5.2% · AR 4.9%250th of 549 in AR
Bachelor's degree or higher22%
26th
U.S. 35.7% · AR 25.7%128th of 549 in AR
Healthcare workers7.9%
26th
U.S. 9.7% · AR 10.5%310th of 549 in AR
Diversity index27.6
21st
U.S. 61.4 · AR 51.2275th of 550 in AR
Per capita income$30,624
20th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · AR $34,225205th of 550 in AR
Poverty rate5%
12th
StrengthU.S. 12.5% · AR 16%487th of 545 in AR
Income inequality (Gini)0.385
12th
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · AR 0.479393rd of 542 in AR
Population density61/sq mi
9th
U.S. 95/sq mi · AR 59/sq mi157th of 550 in AR
Median gross rent$828
9th
U.S. $1,413 · AR $947165th of 395 in AR
Median home value$123,300
6th
U.S. $332,700 · AR $188,000273rd of 509 in AR
Broadband access75.6%
2nd
WeaknessU.S. 91% · AR 86.7%412th of 545 in AR
Median earnings per worker$25,690
2nd
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · AR $41,934508th of 542 in AR
Population735
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · AR 3,049,391377th of 550 in AR
Work from home0%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · AR 8.8%456th of 549 in AR
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · AR 5.4%403rd of 550 in AR
Residents under 182.4%
1st
U.S. 22% · AR 23.1%528th of 550 in AR
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · AR 2.5%321st of 549 in AR
Government workers5.6%
1st
U.S. 14.5% · AR 15.2%490th of 549 in AR

Measure	72581	Cleburne	AR	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in AR
Median age	66.2	49.5	38.5	38.9	99th	8th of 550
Homeownership rateStrength	94.3%	80.6%	66.4%	65.2%	99th	54th of 545
Housing vacancy	39.4%	32.8%	13.5%	10.1%	99th	37th of 545
Rent-burdened rentersWeakness	100%	45.1%	44.8%	51.1%	99th	8th of 498
Residents 65 and older	51.2%	27.4%	17.6%	17.2%	99th	8th of 550
Veterans	13.8%	11.1%	7.4%	6.2%	97th	52nd of 550
Self-employed workers	15.8%	12.2%	10.4%	10%	92nd	125th of 549
Uninsured rate	7.1%	7.2%	9%	8.4%	52nd	299th of 548
Average commute	25.5 min	26.6 min	22.5 min	26.4 min	46th	250th of 508
Unemployment rate	4.3%	6.4%	4.9%	5.2%	39th	250th of 549
Bachelor's degree or higher	22%	18.4%	25.7%	35.7%	26th	128th of 549
Healthcare workers	7.9%	8.1%	10.5%	9.7%	26th	310th of 549
Diversity index	27.6	16	51.2	61.4	21st	275th of 550
Per capita incomeWeakness	$30,624	$32,216	$34,225	$44,673	20th	205th of 550
Poverty rateStrength	5%	13.9%	16%	12.5%	12th	487th of 545
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.385	0.457	0.479	0.483	12th	393rd of 542
Population density	61/sq mi	46/sq mi	59/sq mi	95/sq mi	9th	157th of 550
Median gross rent	$828	$859	$947	$1,413	9th	165th of 395
Median home value	$123,300	$179,800	$188,000	$332,700	6th	273rd of 509
Broadband accessWeakness	75.6%	83.7%	86.7%	91%	2nd	412th of 545
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$25,690	$39,983	$41,934	$49,666	2nd	508th of 542
Population	735	25,226	3,049,391	334,922,499	1st	377th of 550
Work from home	0%	6.9%	8.8%	15.1%	1st	456th of 549
Foreign-born residents	0%	0.9%	5.4%	14.1%	1st	403rd of 550
Residents under 18	2.4%	19.1%	23.1%	22%	1st	528th of 550
Tech workers	0%	1%	2.5%	3.8%	1st	321st of 549
Government workers	5.6%	13.9%	15.2%	14.5%	1st	490th 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

5–17

18–24

25–34

35–44

18%

45–54

28%

55–64

32%

65–74

19%

75+

Median age

66.2

Under 18

2.4%

65 and over

51.2%

Race and ethnicity

White84%
Black0%
Hispanic2%
Asian0%
Native American7%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial6%

Diversity index

27.6

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

52.7%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

85%

Spanish

15%

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 439
Average household size: 1.7
Family households: 49%
Married couples: 49%
Living alone: 39.9%
Veterans (of adults): 13.8%
Male / female: 54% / 46%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

36%

$25–50k

15%

$50–75k

25%

$75–100k

15%

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

72581

—

Cleburne Co.

$55,798

Arkansas

$60,773

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$30,624

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.385

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

72581

$123,300

Cleburne Co.

$179,800

Arkansas

$188,000

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

72581

$828

Cleburne Co.

$859

Arkansas

$947

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

62%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

38%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 725
Owner-occupied: 94.3%
Vacant: 39.4%
Median year built: 1985
Median rooms: 5.2
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 100%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 0%
Home value to income: —

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

93%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

48%

20–29

35%

30–44

13%

45–59

60+

Average commute

25.5 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

4.3%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

37.8%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Construction and repair

30%

Arts, media and sports

18%

Cleaning and personal care

11%

Office and admin

Management

Production

Healthcare

Sales

Transportation and moving

Business and finance

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Education

Legal and social services

Police and fire

Food service

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Retail

20%

Admin, support and management

17%

Health care and social assistance

16%

Arts and recreation

10%

Construction

Manufacturing

Restaurants and hotels

Other services

Education

Finance, insurance and real estate

Professional and technical services

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Public administration

Wholesale

Information

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$25,690

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

15.8%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

5.6%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

4.1%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	72581	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$27,031	$74,888
Service	—	$26,804
Sales and office	$16,023	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$24,352	$49,199
Production and transportation	$26,500	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

32%

Some college

33%

Associate's

Bachelor's

18%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 93.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 22%
Graduate or professional degree: 4.2%
Households with broadband: 75.6%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 25.7%
No internet access: 20%
Without health insurance: 7.1%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Tumbling Shoals
State: Arkansas
County: Cleburne County
Center point: 35.5470° N, 91.9675° W
Land area: 12 sq mi
Water area: 1.3 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Tumbling Shoals (unincorporated)83% of zip

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

Zip codes near 72581

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
72546	Ida, AR	2.4 mi	0	—	—
72545	Heber Springs, AR · PO box	3.1 mi	—	—	—
72530	Drasco, AR	4.8 mi	1,755	$66,875	$163,200
72543	Heber Springs, AR	6.3 mi	12,350	$56,722	$187,800
72179	Wilburn, AR	6.7 mi	399	$68,571	$136,700
72523	Concord, AR	8.9 mi	961	$57,206	$106,700
72130	Prim, AR	9.3 mi	302	$87,014	$137,100
72067	Higden, AR	11 mi	2,870	$53,668	$211,700
72121	Pangburn, AR	12 mi	3,631	$44,221	$175,900
72534	Floral, AR	13 mi	1,368	—	$67,300
72085	Letona, AR	15 mi	210	$38,125	$114,400
72137	Rose Bud, AR	15 mi	2,267	$52,612	$164,800

Questions about 72581

What city is zip code 72581?

72581 is assigned to Tumbling Shoals, Arkansas. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 72581 in?

72581 is in Cleburne County, Arkansas.

What is the population of 72581?

About 735 people live in 72581, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 72581 in?

72581 is in Central Time.

What zip codes are near 72581?

The closest zip codes to 72581 are 72546, 72545, 72530, 72543, 72179.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 72581, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.