72131 ZIP Code, Quitman, AR
72131 is a ZIP code in Quitman, Arkansas — mostly in Cleburne County (67% of its land), with smaller parts in Faulkner and Van Buren counties. It covers 129 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 72061, 72137 and 72013. 4,605 people live here in 1,811 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (79%). Median household income is $46,629, below the Arkansas median of $60,773; the median age is 49.8, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Quitman, AR
- County: Cleburne County
- Land area: 129 sq mi
- Population: 4,605
- Median household income: $46,629
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 4,605 |
| Households | 1,811 |
| Median household income | $46,629 |
| Income per person | $23,582 |
| Median age | 49.8 |
| Homeowners | 78.6% |
| Median home value | $161,900 |
| Median rent | $738 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.1% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 29.6 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 28.8% |
| Moved in the past year | 7.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.5% |
| Broadband internet | 84.4% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 3.9% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 5.4% |
| $10–15K | 4.0% |
| $15–25K | 9.5% |
| $25–35K | 17.8% |
| $35–50K | 16.5% |
| $50–75K | 23.0% |
| $75–100K | 9.6% |
| $100–150K | 9.6% |
| $150–200K | 3.8% |
| $200K+ | 0.9% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 10.0% |
| 10–19 | 9.0% |
| 20–24 | 9.6% |
| 25–34 | 6.4% |
| 35–44 | 9.6% |
| 45–54 | 13.2% |
| 55–64 | 14.0% |
| 65–74 | 20.4% |
| 75+ | 7.9% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 25.7% |
| Owned outright | 34.7% |
| Rented | 16.5% |
| Vacant | 23.1% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 70.8% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 2.1% |
| 5–19 units | 1.4% |
| 20+ units | 1.9% |
| Mobile / other | 23.7% |
Businesses in 72131
76 business establishments with 438 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 20
- Retail Trade: 10
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 8
- Wholesale Trade: 6
- Finance and Insurance: 5
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 5
- Accommodation and Food Services: 5
- Manufacturing: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 72061 — Guy city, AR (7.8 mi)
- 72137 — Rose Bud town, AR (9.6 mi)
- 72013 — Bee Branch CDP, AR (10.6 mi)
- 72067 — Greers Ferry city, AR (11 mi)
- 72543 — Heber Springs city, AR (11.5 mi)
- 72111 — Mount Vernon town, AR (11.9 mi)
- 72039 — Twin Groves town, AR (12.1 mi)
- 72047 — Enola town, AR (12.2 mi)
Areas that include 72131
- Quitman, AR ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Cleburne County ZIP codes — 15 ZIP codes
- Faulkner County ZIP codes — 13 ZIP codes
- Arkansas ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 5 of 9: highest share of households with children in Cleburne County
- No. 4 of 9: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Cleburne County
- No. 4 of 9: highest median age in Cleburne County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 72131, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 72131 in?
- 72131 is a Quitman, AR mailing address. By land area, 1% lies inside Quitman; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 72131 in?
- 72131 is mostly in Cleburne County (67% of its land), with smaller parts in Faulkner and Van Buren counties.
- What is the population of 72131?
- About 4,605 people (±656), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 4,519.
- What is the median household income in 72131?
- $46,629 (±$9,879), compared with $60,773 for Arkansas as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 72131?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 72131 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 72131?
- The closest, measured center to center: 72061 (7.8 mi, Guy), 72137 (9.6 mi, Rose Bud), 72013 (10.6 mi, Bee Branch), 72067 (11 mi, Greers Ferry), 72543 (11.5 mi, Heber Springs) and 72111 (11.9 mi, Mount Vernon).
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