Zip code 72774: West Fork, Arkansas

Q: What city is zip code 72774?

72774 is assigned to West Fork, Arkansas. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 72774 in?

72774 is in Washington County, Arkansas.

Q: What is the population of 72774?

About 7,082 people live in 72774, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 72774?

The median household income in 72774 is $76,316.

Q: What zip codes are near 72774?

The closest zip codes to 72774 are 72737, 72701, 72702, 72730, 72753.

Residential delivery areaWashington CountyCentral Time

Population

7,082

Median household income

$76K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$226K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,208/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

40.6

U.S. 38.9

Land area

120 sq mi

59 people/sq mi

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

About 72774

72774 is a small-town zip code in West Fork, Arkansas (Washington County), covering 120 sq mi of land. About 7,082 people live here, or 59 per square mile. The median resident is 40.6 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $76,316 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $225,700, or 3.0 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 85% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,208 a month.

29% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 26.7 minutes each way, and 11% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in management; construction and repair; and office and administrative support.

How 72774 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Homeownership rate85.3%
89th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · AR 66.4%150th of 545 in AR
Self-employed workers13.6%
86th
U.S. 10% · AR 10.4%171st of 549 in AR
Housing vacancy13.5%
83rd
U.S. 10.1% · AR 13.5%342nd of 545 in AR
Veterans7.9%
76th
U.S. 6.2% · AR 7.4%225th of 550 in AR
Uninsured rate10%
71st
U.S. 8.4% · AR 9%166th of 548 in AR
Residents under 1824.6%
71st
U.S. 22% · AR 23.1%181st of 550 in AR
Median age40.6
62nd
U.S. 38.9 · AR 38.5328th of 550 in AR
Average commute26.7 min
54th
U.S. 26.4 min · AR 22.5 min219th of 508 in AR
Healthcare workers9.6%
52nd
U.S. 9.7% · AR 10.5%243rd of 549 in AR
Broadband access92.2%
50th
U.S. 91% · AR 86.7%88th of 545 in AR
Median earnings per worker$46,916
46th
U.S. $49,666 · AR $41,934117th of 542 in AR
Median household income$76,316
45th
U.S. $80,734 · AR $60,77364th of 495 in AR
Bachelor's degree or higher28.6%
43rd
U.S. 35.7% · AR 25.7%64th of 549 in AR
Government workers12.9%
43rd
U.S. 14.5% · AR 15.2%342nd of 549 in AR
Diversity index43.8
41st
U.S. 61.4 · AR 51.2183rd of 550 in AR
Median gross rent$1,208
37th
U.S. $1,413 · AR $94721st of 395 in AR
Work from home10.5%
37th
U.S. 15.1% · AR 8.8%113th of 549 in AR
Per capita income$35,089
34th
U.S. $44,673 · AR $34,225115th of 550 in AR
Unemployment rate4%
34th
U.S. 5.2% · AR 4.9%275th of 549 in AR
Residents 65 and older14.4%
33rd
U.S. 17.2% · AR 17.6%435th of 550 in AR
Tech workers1.9%
31st
U.S. 3.8% · AR 2.5%136th of 549 in AR
Median home value$225,700
27th
U.S. $332,700 · AR $188,00062nd of 509 in AR
Income inequality (Gini)0.402
22nd
U.S. 0.483 · AR 0.479359th of 542 in AR
Foreign-born residents3.2%
19th
U.S. 14.1% · AR 5.4%134th of 550 in AR
Poverty rate5.5%
15th
StrengthU.S. 12.5% · AR 16%482nd of 545 in AR
Population7,082
11th
U.S. 334,922,499 · AR 3,049,391113th of 550 in AR
Rent-burdened renters37.3%
11th
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · AR 44.8%315th of 498 in AR
Population density59/sq mi
8th
U.S. 95/sq mi · AR 59/sq mi160th of 550 in AR

Measure	72774	Washington	AR	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in AR
Homeownership rateStrength	85.3%	55.6%	66.4%	65.2%	89th	150th of 545
Self-employed workers	13.6%	10%	10.4%	10%	86th	171st of 549
Housing vacancy	13.5%	7.8%	13.5%	10.1%	83rd	342nd of 545
Veterans	7.9%	5.7%	7.4%	6.2%	76th	225th of 550
Uninsured rate	10%	12.4%	9%	8.4%	71st	166th of 548
Residents under 18	24.6%	23.5%	23.1%	22%	71st	181st of 550
Median age	40.6	32.5	38.5	38.9	62nd	328th of 550
Average commute	26.7 min	20.9 min	22.5 min	26.4 min	54th	219th of 508
Healthcare workers	9.6%	9.6%	10.5%	9.7%	52nd	243rd of 549
Broadband access	92.2%	91%	86.7%	91%	50th	88th of 545
Median earnings per worker	$46,916	$43,337	$41,934	$49,666	46th	117th of 542
Median household income	$76,316	$70,639	$60,773	$80,734	45th	64th of 495
Bachelor's degree or higher	28.6%	35.2%	25.7%	35.7%	43rd	64th of 549
Government workers	12.9%	12.9%	15.2%	14.5%	43rd	342nd of 549
Diversity index	43.8	58.9	51.2	61.4	41st	183rd of 550
Median gross rent	$1,208	$1,071	$947	$1,413	37th	21st of 395
Work from home	10.5%	11.2%	8.8%	15.1%	37th	113th of 549
Per capita income	$35,089	$38,150	$34,225	$44,673	34th	115th of 550
Unemployment rate	4%	3.4%	4.9%	5.2%	34th	275th of 549
Residents 65 and older	14.4%	12.3%	17.6%	17.2%	33rd	435th of 550
Tech workers	1.9%	2.5%	2.5%	3.8%	31st	136th of 549
Median home value	$225,700	$298,400	$188,000	$332,700	27th	62nd of 509
Income inequality (Gini)	0.402	0.476	0.479	0.483	22nd	359th of 542
Foreign-born residents	3.2%	12.4%	5.4%	14.1%	19th	134th of 550
Poverty rateStrength	5.5%	14.6%	16%	12.5%	15th	482nd of 545
Population	7,082	256,765	3,049,391	334,922,499	11th	113th of 550
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	37.3%	44.7%	44.8%	51.1%	11th	315th of 498
Population density	59/sq mi	273/sq mi	59/sq mi	95/sq mi	8th	160th of 550

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

20%

5–17

18–24

10%

25–34

15%

35–44

13%

45–54

16%

55–64

10%

65–74

75+

Median age

40.6

Under 18

24.6%

65 and over

14.4%

Race and ethnicity

White73%
Black0.8%
Hispanic7%
Asian1%
Native American1%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.3%
Multiracial16%

Diversity index

43.8

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

3.2%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

55.9%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

95%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

0.4%

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 2,526
Average household size: 2.8
Family households: 79.1%
Married couples: 62.3%
Living alone: 18.4%
Veterans (of adults): 7.9%
Male / female: 51% / 49%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

12%

$25–50k

16%

$50–75k

21%

$75–100k

17%

$100–150k

17%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

72774

$76,316

Washington Co.

$70,639

Arkansas

$60,773

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$35,089

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

5.5%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

17%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.402

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

72774

$225,700

Washington Co.

$298,400

Arkansas

$188,000

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

72774

$1,208

Washington Co.

$1,071

Arkansas

$947

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

89%

2–4 units

0.2%

5–19 units

0.3%

20+ units

Mobile home

10%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 2,919
Owner-occupied: 85.3%
Vacant: 13.5%
Median year built: 1986
Median rooms: 6.1
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 37.3%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 10.8%
Home value to income: 3.0× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

81%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

0.6%

Bicycle

Worked from home

10%

Other

0.3%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

21%

20–29

36%

30–44

21%

45–59

60+

Average commute

26.7 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

63.5%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Management

13%

Construction and repair

10%

Office and admin

10%

Healthcare

10%

Cleaning and personal care

10%

Sales

Education

Food service

Production

Transportation and moving

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

Engineering and science

Legal and social services

Computer and math

Business and finance

Farming, fishing and forestry

0.4%

Industries

Manufacturing

13%

Health care and social assistance

12%

Education

12%

Construction

11%

Retail

10%

Restaurants and hotels

Finance, insurance and real estate

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Other services

Professional and technical services

Public administration

Admin, support and management

Agriculture and mining

Arts and recreation

Wholesale

Information

Median earnings per worker

$46,916

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

13.6%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

12.9%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

11%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	72774	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$63,269	$74,888
Service	$24,935	$26,804
Sales and office	$44,688	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$49,167	$49,199
Production and transportation	$48,098	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

36%

Some college

21%

Associate's

Bachelor's

17%

Graduate

11%

High school graduate or higher: 91.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 28.6%
Graduate or professional degree: 11.2%
Households with broadband: 92.2%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 70.8%
No internet access: 6.3%
Without health insurance: 10%
Limited-English households: 0.2%

Geography

City (USPS): West Fork
State: Arkansas
County: Washington County
Center point: 35.9305° N, 94.1446° W
Land area: 120 sq mi
Water area: 0.6 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

West Fork3% of zip

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

Zip codes near 72774

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
72737	Greenland, AR · PO box	4.7 mi	—	—	—
72701	Fayetteville, AR	5.4 mi	49,835	$55,506	$355,300
72702	Fayetteville, AR · PO box	9.2 mi	—	—	—
72730	Farmington, AR	9.8 mi	11,570	$91,731	$310,100
72753	Prairie Grove, AR	10 mi	10,744	$70,985	$243,400
72959	Winslow, AR	12 mi	2,972	$51,923	$197,000
72727	Elkins, AR	12 mi	6,703	$75,402	$214,400
72741	Johnson, AR · PO box	14 mi	—	—	—
72703	Fayetteville, AR	14 mi	35,896	$60,568	$391,000
72735	Goshen, AR · PO box	15 mi	—	—	—
72704	Fayetteville, AR	15 mi	32,497	$96,014	$331,100
72770	Tontitown, AR · PO box	16 mi	—	—	—

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Questions about 72774

What city is zip code 72774?

72774 is assigned to West Fork, Arkansas. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 72774 in?

72774 is in Washington County, Arkansas.

What is the population of 72774?

About 7,082 people live in 72774, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 72774 in?

72774 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 72774?

The median household income in 72774 is $76,316.

What zip codes are near 72774?

The closest zip codes to 72774 are 72737, 72701, 72702, 72730, 72753.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 72774, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.