72685 ZIP Code, Western Grove, AR
72685 is a ZIP code in Western Grove, Arkansas — mostly in Newton County (81% of its land), with smaller parts in Searcy and Boone counties. It covers 51 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 72640, 72669 and 72633. 1,398 people live here in 592 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (81%). Median household income is $48,750, below the Arkansas median of $60,773; the median age is 45.3, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Western Grove, AR
- County: Newton County
- Land area: 51 sq mi
- Population: 1,398
- Median household income: $48,750
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 1,398 |
| Households | 592 |
| Median household income | $48,750 |
| Income per person | $24,914 |
| Median age | 45.3 |
| Homeowners | 80.6% |
| Median home value | $203,900 |
| Median rent | $817 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11.8% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 27.9 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 35.0% |
| Moved in the past year | 11.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 22.3% |
| Broadband internet | 92.1% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 0.0% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 2.7% |
| $10–15K | 11.0% |
| $15–25K | 6.3% |
| $25–35K | 13.5% |
| $35–50K | 16.7% |
| $50–75K | 25.3% |
| $75–100K | 9.5% |
| $100–150K | 8.8% |
| $150–200K | 2.5% |
| $200K+ | 3.7% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 10.1% |
| 10–19 | 11.2% |
| 20–24 | 10.9% |
| 25–34 | 5.8% |
| 35–44 | 11.7% |
| 45–54 | 9.9% |
| 55–64 | 10.7% |
| 65–74 | 20.4% |
| 75+ | 9.1% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 34.8% |
| Owned outright | 37.0% |
| Rented | 17.3% |
| Vacant | 10.8% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 84.6% |
| Townhome | 0.3% |
| 2–4 units | 2.3% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.2% |
| Mobile / other | 12.7% |
Businesses in 72685
10 business establishments with 90 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 72640 (5.9 mi)
- 72669 — Pindall town, AR (6.3 mi)
- 72633 — Everton town, AR (8.3 mi)
- 72648 (10 mi)
- 72655 — Mount Judea CDP, AR (11 mi)
- 72675 — Pindall town, AR (11.3 mi)
- 72683 — Mount Judea CDP, AR (11.7 mi)
- 72601 — Harrison city, AR (13.3 mi)
Areas that include 72685
- Western Grove, AR ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Newton County ZIP codes — 15 ZIP codes
- Searcy County ZIP codes — 10 ZIP codes
- Arkansas ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 72685, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 72685 in?
- 72685 is a Western Grove, AR mailing address. By land area, 2% lies inside Western Grove; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 72685 in?
- 72685 is mostly in Newton County (81% of its land), with smaller parts in Searcy and Boone counties.
- What is the population of 72685?
- About 1,398 people (±407), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 1,248.
- What is the median household income in 72685?
- $48,750 (±$23,115), 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 72685?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 72685 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 72685?
- The closest, measured center to center: 72640 (5.9 mi), 72669 (6.3 mi, Pindall), 72633 (8.3 mi, Everton), 72648 (10 mi), 72655 (11 mi, Mount Judea) and 72675 (11.3 mi, Pindall).
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