ZIP Code 72583

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Viola · Fulton County · Arkansas

Population
1,679

7/sq mi

Median income
$40,625

▼ 47% vs US

higher than 6% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$133,700

▼ 52% vs US

higher than 21% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
11.2%

Median age 41.6

Land area
258.3 sq mi

Chicago

ZIP code 72583 in Viola, Arkansas has a population of 1,679. The median household income is $40,625, which is 47% below the national average. Median home value is $133,700, 52% below the US average. 11.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 72583 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 258.3 square miles in Viola, Fulton County, Arkansas. The area is home to 1,679 residents, producing a population density of 7 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 72583 against Arkansas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 72583 sits at $40,625 (28% below the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $21,917. The poverty rate stands at 16.6% and the unemployment rate at 4.2%. On housing, the median home value is $133,700 (8% below the state average) with median rent at $733 per month, and 87.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 72583 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 11.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.6, and the average commute is 31 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Fulton County, so you can benchmark 72583 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 72583, Viola, 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

1,679

Population

258.3

Area (sq mi)

7

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 72583?

41.6

Median Age

43.8%

Male

56.2%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 90.0%
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 10.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.1%

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?

$40,625

Median Household Income

-28% vs state

$21,917

Per Capita Income

16.6%

Poverty Rate

4.2%

Unemployment Rate

30.9 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 51.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.2%

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

What does housing look like?

622

Total Housing Units

489

Occupied Units

133

Vacant Units

2.60

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.9%
Renter 12.1%

$133,700

Median Home Value

-8% vs state

$733

Median Rent

1982

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 10 business establishments in ZIP 72583, employing approximately 27 people with a combined annual payroll of $626,000.

10

Businesses

27

Employees

$626K

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 4 40.0%

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 72583 vs 65777 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
65777 Moody, MO 328 8.3 mi
72538 Gepp, AR 432 6.7 mi
72578 Sturkie, AR 212 6.8 mi
72515 Bexar, AR 63 9.4 mi
72576 Salem, AR 3,868 8.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 72583 in?
ZIP code 72583 (Viola) 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 72583?
ZIP code 72583 in Viola, AR has a population of 1,679 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72583?
The median household income in ZIP 72583 is $40,625, which is 47% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72583?
The median home value in ZIP 72583 is $133,700, which is 52% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72583?
The largest racial group in ZIP 72583 is White at 90.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72583?
ZIP code 72583 has 10 business establishments employing approximately 27 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72583?
In ZIP code 72583, 51.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.2% 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 72583?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 72583 is 30.9 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 72583?
In ZIP code 72583, approximately 87.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72583?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72583 is 16.6% 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 Viola, 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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