ZIP Code 72539

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Glencoe · Fulton County · Arkansas

Population
253

6/sq mi

Median income
$85,625

▲ 12% vs US

higher than 69% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$102,200

▼ 63% vs US

higher than 10% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
0.0%

Median age 62.9

Land area
42.9 sq mi

Chicago

ZIP code 72539 in Glencoe, Arkansas has a population of 253. The median household income is $85,625, which is 12% above the national average. Median home value is $102,200, 63% below the US average. 0

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

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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

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

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

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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Official Data Resources for Glencoe, AR

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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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