ZIP Code 72686

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Witts Springs · Searcy County · Arkansas

Population
182

3/sq mi

Bachelor's or higher
27.7%

Median age 65.4

Land area
72.8 sq mi

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ZIP code 72686 in Witts Springs, Arkansas has a population of 182. 27.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 72686 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 72.8 square miles in Witts Springs, Searcy County, Arkansas. The area is home to 182 residents, producing a population density of 3 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 72686 against Arkansas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 72686 sits at , while per-capita income is $14,399. The poverty rate stands at 30.1% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at per month, and 100.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 72686 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 27.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 65.4, and the average commute is . We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Searcy County, so you can benchmark 72686 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 72686, Witts Springs, 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

182

Population

72.8

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 72686?

65.4

Median Age

43.4%

Male

56.6%

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?

$14,399

Per Capita Income

30.1%

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 27.7%

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

What does housing look like?

92

Total Housing Units

33

Occupied Units

59

Vacant Units

2.52

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

1985

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 72686 vs 72679 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
72679 Tilly, AR 48 3.2 mi
72650 Marshall, AR 4,362 10.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 72686 in?
ZIP code 72686 (Witts Springs) is located in Searcy County, Arkansas. Searcy County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/searcy-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 72686?
ZIP code 72686 in Witts Springs, AR has a population of 182 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72686?
The largest racial group in ZIP 72686 is White at 100.0%.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72686?
In ZIP code 72686, 69.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.7% 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 72686?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72686 is 30.1% 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 Witts Springs, 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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