72959 ZIP Code, Winslow, AR
72959 is a ZIP code in Winslow, Arkansas — mostly in Washington County (59% of its land), with smaller parts in Crawford and Franklin counties. It covers 200 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 72946, 72774 and 72727. 2,972 people live here in 1,288 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (88%). Median household income is $51,923, below the Arkansas median of $60,773; the median age is 53.6, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Winslow, AR
- County: Washington County
- Land area: 200 sq mi
- Population: 2,972
- Median household income: $51,923
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 2,972 |
| Households | 1,288 |
| Median household income | $51,923 |
| Income per person | $28,882 |
| Median age | 53.6 |
| Homeowners | 88.4% |
| Median home value | $197,000 |
| Median rent | $727 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.5% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 32.4 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 22.3% |
| Moved in the past year | 6.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 16.1% |
| Broadband internet | 76.2% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 1.7% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 8.2% |
| $10–15K | 10.5% |
| $15–25K | 5.9% |
| $25–35K | 3.7% |
| $35–50K | 11.6% |
| $50–75K | 31.1% |
| $75–100K | 10.7% |
| $100–150K | 10.7% |
| $150–200K | 4.2% |
| $200K+ | 3.3% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 13.0% |
| 10–19 | 11.4% |
| 20–24 | 2.0% |
| 25–34 | 8.2% |
| 35–44 | 11.7% |
| 45–54 | 8.3% |
| 55–64 | 14.2% |
| 65–74 | 24.8% |
| 75+ | 6.5% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 25.9% |
| Owned outright | 46.6% |
| Rented | 9.4% |
| Vacant | 18.1% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 80.7% |
| Townhome | 1.0% |
| 2–4 units | 0.8% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 17.5% |
Businesses in 72959
25 business establishments with 79 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 6
- Transportation and Warehousing: 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
- 72946 — Mountainburg city, AR (9.7 mi)
- 72774 — West Fork city, AR (11.5 mi)
- 72727 — Goshen town, AR (11.8 mi)
- 72934 — Chester town, AR (14 mi)
- 72701 — Fayetteville city, AR (14.8 mi)
- 72947 — Mulberry city, AR (15.6 mi)
- 72721 (15.9 mi)
- 72753 — Prairie Grove city, AR (18.5 mi)
Areas that include 72959
- Winslow, AR ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Crawford County ZIP codes — 11 ZIP codes
- Franklin County ZIP codes — 10 ZIP codes
- Washington County ZIP codes — 16 ZIP codes
- Arkansas ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 1 of 13: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Washington County
- No. 1 of 13: highest median age in Washington County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 72959, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 72959 in?
- 72959 is a Winslow, AR mailing address. None of its land lies inside a Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 72959 in?
- 72959 is mostly in Washington County (59% of its land), with smaller parts in Crawford and Franklin counties.
- What is the population of 72959?
- About 2,972 people (±690), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 2,827.
- What is the median household income in 72959?
- $51,923 (±$8,670), 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 72959?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 72959 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 72959?
- The closest, measured center to center: 72946 (9.7 mi, Mountainburg), 72774 (11.5 mi, West Fork), 72727 (11.8 mi, Goshen), 72934 (14 mi, Chester), 72701 (14.8 mi, Fayetteville) and 72947 (15.6 mi, Mulberry).
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