ZIP Code 72585

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Wideman · Izard County · Arkansas

Population
216

4/sq mi

Median home value
$111,000

▼ 60% vs US

higher than 13% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
28.8%

Median age 46.2

Land area
58.4 sq mi

Chicago

ZIP code 72585 in Wideman, Arkansas has a population of 216. Median home value is $111,000, 60% below the US average. 28.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 72585 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 58.4 square miles in Wideman, Izard County, Arkansas. The area is home to 216 residents, producing a population density of 4 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 72585 against Arkansas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 72585 sits at , while per-capita income is $19,167. The poverty rate stands at 33.7% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $111,000 (24% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 100.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 72585 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 28.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.2, and the average commute is . We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Izard County, so you can benchmark 72585 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 72585, Wideman, 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

216

Population

58.4

Area (sq mi)

4

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 72585?

46.2

Median Age

43.3%

Male

56.7%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 94.1%
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 5.9%

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?

$19,167

Per Capita Income

33.7%

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 70.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.8%

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

What does housing look like?

110

Total Housing Units

84

Occupied Units

26

Vacant Units

2.23

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

$111,000

Median Home Value

-24% vs state

1992

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 72585 vs 72517 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
72517 Brockwell, AR 487 4.0 mi
72566 Pineville, AR 624 4.5 mi
72565 Oxford, AR 999 5.9 mi
72515 Bexar, AR 63 7.0 mi
72528 Dolph, AR 65 7.9 mi
72531 Elizabeth, AR 800 12.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 72585 in?
ZIP code 72585 (Wideman) 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 72585?
ZIP code 72585 in Wideman, AR has a population of 216 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72585?
The median home value in ZIP 72585 is $111,000, which is 60% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72585?
The largest racial group in ZIP 72585 is White at 94.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.9% of the population.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72585?
In ZIP code 72585, 70.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72585?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72585 is 33.7% 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 Wideman, 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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