72529 ZIP Code, Cherokee Village, AR
72529 is a ZIP code in Cherokee Village, Arkansas — mostly in Sharp County (55% of its land), with smaller parts in Fulton County. It covers 21 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 72542, 72513 and 72539. 5,059 people live here in 2,230 households. With about 246 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and most homes are owner-occupied (84%). Median household income is $37,355, well below the Arkansas median of $60,773; the median age is 52.8, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Cherokee Village, AR
- County: Sharp County
- Land area: 21 sq mi
- Population: 5,059
- Median household income: $37,355
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 5,059 |
| Households | 2,230 |
| Median household income | $37,355 |
| Income per person | $25,073 |
| Median age | 52.8 |
| Homeowners | 84.3% |
| Median home value | $94,700 |
| Median rent | $951 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.6% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 21.8 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 18.2% |
| Moved in the past year | 15.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 16.9% |
| Broadband internet | 86.5% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 1.3% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 10.9% |
| $10–15K | 3.9% |
| $15–25K | 12.9% |
| $25–35K | 11.4% |
| $35–50K | 19.5% |
| $50–75K | 17.7% |
| $75–100K | 11.3% |
| $100–150K | 5.0% |
| $150–200K | 6.5% |
| $200K+ | 0.8% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 9.4% |
| 10–19 | 10.5% |
| 20–24 | 4.5% |
| 25–34 | 5.7% |
| 35–44 | 10.0% |
| 45–54 | 11.2% |
| 55–64 | 16.3% |
| 65–74 | 17.9% |
| 75+ | 14.5% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 23.7% |
| Owned outright | 35.3% |
| Rented | 10.8% |
| Vacant | 30.2% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 90.8% |
| Townhome | 1.3% |
| 2–4 units | 1.0% |
| 5–19 units | 0.4% |
| 20+ units | 1.6% |
| Mobile / other | 4.8% |
Businesses in 72529
38 business establishments with 211 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 9
- Retail Trade: 4
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 4
- Construction: 3
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 3
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 3
- Accommodation and Food Services: 3
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 72542 — Highland city, AR (5.7 mi)
- 72513 — Ash Flat city, AR (6 mi)
- 72539 (9.1 mi)
- 72554 — Mammoth Spring city, AR (10.7 mi)
- 72512 — Horseshoe Bend city, AR (11.2 mi)
- 72520 (11.5 mi)
- 72482 — Ozark Acres CDP, AR (11.7 mi)
- 72532 — Evening Shade city, AR (14.1 mi)
Areas that include 72529
- Cherokee Village, AR ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Fulton County ZIP codes — 12 ZIP codes
- Sharp County ZIP codes — 13 ZIP codes
- Arkansas ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 5 of 11: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Sharp County
- No. 2 of 11: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Sharp County
- No. 1 of 11: highest median age in Sharp County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 72529, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 72529 in?
- 72529 is a Cherokee Village, AR mailing address. By land area, 96% lies inside Cherokee Village; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 72529 in?
- 72529 is mostly in Sharp County (55% of its land), with smaller parts in Fulton County.
- What is the population of 72529?
- About 5,059 people (±387), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 4,806.
- What is the median household income in 72529?
- $37,355 (±$7,851), 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 72529?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 72529 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 72529?
- The closest, measured center to center: 72542 (5.7 mi, Highland), 72513 (6 mi, Ash Flat), 72539 (9.1 mi), 72554 (10.7 mi, Mammoth Spring), 72512 (11.2 mi, Horseshoe Bend) and 72520 (11.5 mi).
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