ZIP Code 72478

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Warm Springs · Randolph County · Arkansas

Population
390

3/sq mi

Median income
$49,038

▼ 36% vs US

higher than 13% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$75,000

▼ 73% vs US

higher than 3% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
5.5%

Median age 30.7

Land area
130.0 sq mi

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ZIP code 72478 in Warm Springs, Arkansas has a population of 390. The median household income is $49,038, which is 36% below the national average. Median home value is $75,000, 73% below the US average. 5.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 72478 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 130.0 square miles in Warm Springs, Randolph County, Arkansas. The area is home to 390 residents, producing a population density of 3 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 72478 against Arkansas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 72478 sits at $49,038 (13% below the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $15,491. The poverty rate stands at 24.9% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $75,000 (49% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 89.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 72478 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 5.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30.7, and the average commute is 37 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Randolph County, so you can benchmark 72478 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 72478, Warm Springs, AR · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

390

Population

130.0

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 72478?

30.7

Median Age

41.8%

Male

58.2%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 96.3%
African American 1.9%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$49,038

Median Household Income

-13% vs state

$15,491

Per Capita Income

24.9%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

37.2 min

Mean Commute Time

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 32.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 5.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

184

Total Housing Units

114

Occupied Units

70

Vacant Units

2.29

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 89.5%
Renter 10.5%

$75,000

Median Home Value

-49% vs state

2003

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
63942 Gatewood, MO 652 6.2 mi
72455 Pocahontas, AR 12,518 10.1 mi
72460 Ravenden Springs, AR 832 10.0 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 72478 in?
ZIP code 72478 (Warm Springs) is located in Randolph County, Arkansas. Randolph County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/randolph-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 72478?
ZIP code 72478 in Warm Springs, AR has a population of 390 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72478?
The median household income in ZIP 72478 is $49,038, which is 36% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72478?
The median home value in ZIP 72478 is $75,000, which is 73% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72478?
The largest racial group in ZIP 72478 is White at 96.3%.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72478?
In ZIP code 72478, 32.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 5.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 72478?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 72478 is 37.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 72478?
In ZIP code 72478, approximately 89.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72478?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72478 is 24.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Warm Springs, AR

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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