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Dolph, AR · standard

ZIP Code 72528

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

65
6/sq mi
$25,559
Median income
$185,800
Median home value
25.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Dolph pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

1th pct
household income, US ZIPs
40th pct
home value, US ZIPs
6
people per sq mi
83%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72528 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 72528 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Dolph, Izard County, Arkansas, home to just 65 residents across 10.3 square miles, a density of 6 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 72528 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $25,559 (55% below the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $19,644. Local economic indicators show a 40.8% poverty rate alongside 0.0% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $185,800 (27% above the state average) with median rent at - per month, and 83.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 62.3, and the average commute is -. A geography-based comparison follows: 5 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 72528, plus 6 more within Izard 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 72528, Dolph, 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

65

Population

10.3

Area (sq mi)

6

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 72528?

62.3

Median Age

27.4%

Male

72.6%

Female

2.1%

Foreign-Born

White 94.2%
African American 0.0%
Asian 3.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.1%
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?

$25,559

Median Household Income

-55% vs state

$19,644

Per Capita Income

40.8%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 72528 ranks nationally

Dolph, AR household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$25,559 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 71.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.0%

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

What does housing look like?

197

Total Housing Units

197

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

1.28

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.2%
Renter 16.8%

$185,800

Median Home Value

+27% vs state

1978

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 72528 vs 72566 →

ZIP 72528 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 72528 ranks #5 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 72528 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 72528 ranks #4 of 4 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
72566 Pineville, AR 624 3.4 mi
72531 Elizabeth, AR 800 6.4 mi
72515 Bexar, AR 63 5.7 mi
72519 Calico Rock, AR 3,150 7.9 mi
72585 Wideman, AR 216 7.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Izard County

72556 standard
Melbourne, AR
Pop: 3,375
72519 standard
Calico Rock, AR
Pop: 3,150
72512 standard
Horseshoe Bend, AR
Pop: 2,234
72565 standard
Oxford, AR
Pop: 999
72561 standard
Mount Pleasant, AR
Pop: 981
72577 standard
Sidney, AR
Pop: 700

Related Areas

Izard County Dolph, AR Arkansas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 72528 in? ▼
ZIP code 72528 (Dolph) is located in Izard County, Arkansas. Izard County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/izard-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 72528? ▼
ZIP code 72528 in Dolph, AR has a population of 65 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72528? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 72528 is $25,559, which is 66% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72528? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 72528 is $185,800, which is 33% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72528? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 72528 is White at 94.2%.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72528? ▼
In ZIP code 72528, 71.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.0% 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 72528? ▼
In ZIP code 72528, approximately 83.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72528? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72528 is 40.8% 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.