Glencoe, AR · standard

ZIP Code 72539

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

253
6/sq mi
$85,625
Median income
$102,200
Median home value
0.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Glencoe pairs an above-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 31%
household income, US ZIPs
10th pct
home value, US ZIPs
6
people per sq mi
100%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72539 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 72539 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 42.9 square miles in Glencoe, Fulton County, Arkansas. The area is home to 253 residents, producing a population density of 6 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 72539 against Arkansas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 72539 sits at $85,625 (51% above the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $41,032. The poverty rate stands at 11.4% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $102,200 (30% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 100.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 72539 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 0.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 62.9, and the average commute is . We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Fulton County, so you can benchmark 72539 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 72539, Glencoe, 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

253

Population

42.9

Area (sq mi)

6

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 72539?

62.9

Median Age

48.0%

Male

52.0%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 100.0%
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 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?

$85,625

Median Household Income

+51% vs state

$41,032

Per Capita Income

11.4%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 72539 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$85,625 Top 31% higher than 69% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 69.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 0.0%

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

What does housing look like?

105

Total Housing Units

73

Occupied Units

32

Vacant Units

1.68

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

$102,200

Median Home Value

-30% vs state

1968

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 3 business establishments in ZIP 72539, employing approximately 8 people with a combined annual payroll of $303,000.

3

Businesses

8

Employees

$303K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 72539 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 72539 ranks #7 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 72539 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 72539 ranks the highest of 7 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
72520 Camp, AR 309 4.1 mi
72512 Horseshoe Bend, AR 2,234 8.0 mi
72576 Salem, AR 3,868 7.7 mi
72513 Ash Flat, AR 2,856 8.1 mi
72529 Cherokee Village, AR 4,726 8.5 mi
72587 Wiseman, AR 134 9.4 mi
72554 Mammoth Spring, AR 2,923 11.1 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 72539 in?
ZIP code 72539 (Glencoe) 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 72539?
ZIP code 72539 in Glencoe, AR has a population of 253 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72539?
The median household income in ZIP 72539 is $85,625, which is 12% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72539?
The median home value in ZIP 72539 is $102,200, which is 63% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72539?
The largest racial group in ZIP 72539 is White at 100.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72539?
ZIP code 72539 has 3 business establishments employing approximately 8 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72539?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72539 is 11.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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