Zip code 72660: Oak Grove, Arkansas

Q: What city is zip code 72660?

72660 is assigned to Oak Grove, Arkansas. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 72660 in?

72660 is in Carroll County, Arkansas.

Q: What is the population of 72660?

About 424 people live in 72660, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What zip codes are near 72660?

The closest zip codes to 72660 are 65611, 65739, 65681, 72638, 65672.

Residential delivery areaCarroll CountyCentral Time

Population

424

Small sample: rough estimates

Median household income

—

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$147K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$863/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

62.5

U.S. 38.9

Land area

17 sq mi

25 people/sq mi

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

About 72660

72660 is a rural zip code in Oak Grove, Arkansas (Carroll County), covering 17 sq mi of land. About 424 people live here, or 25 per square mile. The median resident is 62.5 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally. With so few residents, the Census figures below are rough estimates with wide margins of error.

19.8% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). The median home value is $146,700. 81% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $863 a month.

24% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 55.7 minutes each way, and 0% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in management; construction and repair; and farming, fishing and forestry. 26% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).

How 72660 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Only about 424 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.

Median age62.5
99th
U.S. 38.9 · AR 38.517th of 550 in AR
Average commute55.7 min
99th
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · AR 22.5 min5th of 508 in AR
Veterans26.1%
99th
U.S. 6.2% · AR 7.4%6th of 550 in AR
Self-employed workers26.4%
99th
U.S. 10% · AR 10.4%33rd of 549 in AR
Rent-burdened renters72.7%
98th
WeaknessU.S. 51.1% · AR 44.8%78th of 498 in AR
Residents 65 and older36.3%
98th
U.S. 17.2% · AR 17.6%48th of 550 in AR
Unemployment rate12.1%
97th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · AR 4.9%49th of 549 in AR
Uninsured rate19.3%
94th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · AR 9%28th of 548 in AR
Poverty rate19.8%
84th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · AR 16%187th of 545 in AR
Homeownership rate81.4%
81st
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · AR 66.4%209th of 545 in AR
Diversity index50.8
53rd
U.S. 61.4 · AR 51.2112th of 550 in AR
Per capita income$37,454
42nd
U.S. $44,673 · AR $34,22589th of 550 in AR
Tech workers2.3%
39th
U.S. 3.8% · AR 2.5%109th of 549 in AR
Housing vacancy5.4%
37th
U.S. 10.1% · AR 13.5%502nd of 545 in AR
Bachelor's degree or higher23.8%
31st
U.S. 35.7% · AR 25.7%109th of 549 in AR
Median gross rent$863
11th
U.S. $1,413 · AR $947127th of 395 in AR
Median home value$146,700
9th
U.S. $332,700 · AR $188,000215th of 509 in AR
Broadband access83.5%
9th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · AR 86.7%266th of 545 in AR
Foreign-born residents1.2%
7th
U.S. 14.1% · AR 5.4%259th of 550 in AR
Government workers8%
7th
U.S. 14.5% · AR 15.2%453rd of 549 in AR
Median earnings per worker$33,125
6th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · AR $41,934425th of 542 in AR
Population density25/sq mi
3rd
U.S. 95/sq mi · AR 59/sq mi285th of 550 in AR
Residents under 189.7%
2nd
U.S. 22% · AR 23.1%497th of 550 in AR
Population424
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · AR 3,049,391442nd of 550 in AR
Work from home0%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · AR 8.8%451st of 549 in AR
Healthcare workers0%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · AR 10.5%489th of 549 in AR
Income inequality (Gini)0.332
1st
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · AR 0.479477th of 542 in AR

Measure	72660	Carroll	AR	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in AR
Median age	62.5	44.5	38.5	38.9	99th	17th of 550
Average commuteWeakness	55.7 min	21.9 min	22.5 min	26.4 min	99th	5th of 508
Veterans	26.1%	10.6%	7.4%	6.2%	99th	6th of 550
Self-employed workers	26.4%	18%	10.4%	10%	99th	33rd of 549
Rent-burdened rentersWeakness	72.7%	48%	44.8%	51.1%	98th	78th of 498
Residents 65 and older	36.3%	23.4%	17.6%	17.2%	98th	48th of 550
Unemployment rateWeakness	12.1%	4.7%	4.9%	5.2%	97th	49th of 549
Uninsured rateWeakness	19.3%	14.2%	9%	8.4%	94th	28th of 548
Poverty rateWeakness	19.8%	17.2%	16%	12.5%	84th	187th of 545
Homeownership rateStrength	81.4%	77.5%	66.4%	65.2%	81st	209th of 545
Diversity index	50.8	47.1	51.2	61.4	53rd	112th of 550
Per capita income	$37,454	$30,635	$34,225	$44,673	42nd	89th of 550
Tech workers	2.3%	1.4%	2.5%	3.8%	39th	109th of 549
Housing vacancy	5.4%	18.7%	13.5%	10.1%	37th	502nd of 545
Bachelor's degree or higher	23.8%	20%	25.7%	35.7%	31st	109th of 549
Median gross rent	$863	$856	$947	$1,413	11th	127th of 395
Median home value	$146,700	$210,400	$188,000	$332,700	9th	215th of 509
Broadband accessWeakness	83.5%	87.7%	86.7%	91%	9th	266th of 545
Foreign-born residents	1.2%	9.1%	5.4%	14.1%	7th	259th of 550
Government workers	8%	9.4%	15.2%	14.5%	7th	453rd of 549
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$33,125	$35,677	$41,934	$49,666	6th	425th of 542
Population density	25/sq mi	45/sq mi	59/sq mi	95/sq mi	3rd	285th of 550
Residents under 18	9.7%	21.7%	23.1%	22%	2nd	497th of 550
Population	424	28,626	3,049,391	334,922,499	1st	442nd of 550
Work from home	0%	11.2%	8.8%	15.1%	1st	451st of 549
Healthcare workers	0%	4.6%	10.5%	9.7%	1st	489th of 549
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.332	0.459	0.479	0.483	1st	477th 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

25–34

35–44

10%

45–54

33%

55–64

25%

65–74

11%

75+

Median age

62.5

Under 18

9.7%

65 and over

36.3%

Race and ethnicity

White56%
Black0%
Hispanic0.5%
Asian1%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial43%

Diversity index

50.8

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

1.2%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

57.5%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

98%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 194
Average household size: 2.2
Family households: 73.2%
Married couples: 70.6%
Living alone: 19.6%
Veterans (of adults): 26.1%
Male / female: 51% / 49%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

14%

$25–50k

27%

$50–75k

$75–100k

$100–150k

48%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

72660

—

Carroll Co.

$54,230

Arkansas

$60,773

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$37,454

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

19.8%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

2.1%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.332

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

72660

$146,700

Carroll Co.

$210,400

Arkansas

$188,000

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

72660

$863

Carroll Co.

$856

Arkansas

$947

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

55%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

45%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 205
Owner-occupied: 81.4%
Vacant: 5.4%
Median year built: 1996
Median rooms: 6.6
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 72.7%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 18.2%
Home value to income: —

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

92%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

11%

20–29

16%

30–44

41%

45–59

60+

22%

Average commute

55.7 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

12.1%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

25.8%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Management

29%

Construction and repair

22%

Farming, fishing and forestry

Police and fire

Production

Education

Transportation and moving

Food service

Sales

Office and admin

Business and finance

Computer and math

Legal and social services

Cleaning and personal care

Engineering and science

Arts, media and sports

Healthcare

Industries

Construction

33%

Agriculture and mining

13%

Retail

Manufacturing

Restaurants and hotels

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Other services

Arts and recreation

Education

Finance, insurance and real estate

Admin, support and management

Public administration

Health care and social assistance

Professional and technical services

Wholesale

Information

Median earnings per worker

$33,125

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

26.4%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

9.2%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	72660	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$63,068	$74,888
Service	$7,083	$26,804
Sales and office	$28,750	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$26,500	$49,199
Production and transportation	$35,625	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

47%

Some college

18%

Associate's

Bachelor's

24%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 90.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 23.8%
Graduate or professional degree: 0%
Households with broadband: 83.5%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 12.9%
No internet access: 16.5%
Without health insurance: 19.3%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Oak Grove
State: Arkansas
County: Carroll County
Center point: 36.4787° N, 93.3779° W
Land area: 17 sq mi
Water area: 0.7 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Oak Grove9% of zip

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

Zip codes near 72660

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
65611	Blue Eye, MO	4.9 mi	1,963	$59,866	$298,100
65739	Ridgedale, MO	6.2 mi	865	$61,250	$364,100
65681	Lampe, MO	6.8 mi	1,709	$57,548	$214,800
72638	Green Forest, AR	11 mi	6,912	$65,175	$175,900
65672	Hollister, MO	11 mi	8,432	$59,737	$176,700
65686	Kimberling City, MO	11 mi	4,256	$58,363	$257,300
72662	Omaha, AR	11 mi	2,967	$55,734	$252,400
65726	Point Lookout, MO	12 mi	1,093	—	—
72616	Berryville, AR	13 mi	10,907	$52,077	$202,800
65673	Hollister, MO · PO box	13 mi	—	—	—
65747	Shell Knob, MO	14 mi	4,016	$55,060	$289,900
65615	Branson, MO · PO box	15 mi	—	—	—

Questions about 72660

What city is zip code 72660?

72660 is assigned to Oak Grove, Arkansas. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 72660 in?

72660 is in Carroll County, Arkansas.

What is the population of 72660?

About 424 people live in 72660, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 72660 in?

72660 is in Central Time.

What zip codes are near 72660?

The closest zip codes to 72660 are 65611, 65739, 65681, 72638, 65672.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 72660, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.