PlainZIP

Camp, AR · standard

ZIP Code 72520

Fulton County, Arkansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

309
5/sq mi
$23,776
Median income
35.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Camp pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

1th pct
household income, US ZIPs
5
people per sq mi
84%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72520 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 72520 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Camp, Fulton County, Arkansas, home to just 309 residents across 65.7 square miles, a density of 5 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 72520 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $23,776 (58% below the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $35,204. 21.8% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is - with median rent at - per month, and 83.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 35.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 73.2, and the average commute is -. A geography-based comparison follows: 2 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 72520, plus 6 more within Fulton County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 72520, Camp, AR · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

309

Population

65.7

Area (sq mi)

5

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 72520?

73.2

Median Age

69.1%

Male

30.9%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 96.4%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.6%
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?

$23,776

Median Household Income

-58% vs state

$35,204

Per Capita Income

21.8%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 72520 ranks nationally

Camp, AR household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$23,776 1st percentile higher than 1% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 87.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 35.7%

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

What does housing look like?

206

Total Housing Units

188

Occupied Units

18

Vacant Units

1.63

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.5%
Renter 16.5%

1993

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 72520 vs 72539 →

ZIP 72520 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 72520 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 72520 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 72520 ranks #3 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
72539 Glencoe, AR 253 4.1 mi
72576 Salem, AR 3,868 7.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Fulton County

72576 standard
Salem, AR
Pop: 3,868
72554 standard
Mammoth Spring, AR
Pop: 2,923
72583 standard
Viola, AR
Pop: 1,679
72531 standard
Elizabeth, AR
Pop: 800
72538 standard
Gepp, AR
Pop: 432
72539 standard
Glencoe, AR
Pop: 253

Related Areas

Fulton County Camp, AR Arkansas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 72520 in? ▼
ZIP code 72520 (Camp) is located in Fulton County, Arkansas. Fulton County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/fulton-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 72520? ▼
ZIP code 72520 in Camp, AR has a population of 309 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72520? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 72520 is $23,776, which is 69% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72520? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 72520 is White at 96.4%.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72520? ▼
In ZIP code 72520, 87.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 72520? ▼
In ZIP code 72520, approximately 83.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72520? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72520 is 21.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.