PlainZIP

Winslow, AR · standard

ZIP Code 72959

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

2,786
6/sq mi
$51,923
Median income
$197,000
Median home value
14.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Winslow pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

17th pct
household income, US ZIPs
43th pct
home value, US ZIPs
6
people per sq mi
88%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72959 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 72959 covers 464.3 square miles in Winslow, Washington County, Arkansas (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,786 residents on file, a density of 6 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 72959 reports a modest median household income of $51,923 (8% below the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $28,882. The poverty rate stands at 16.1% and the unemployment rate at 2.9%. The typical home here is valued at $197,000 (35% above the state average); renters pay a median of $727 monthly, and 88.4% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53.6, and the average commute is -. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Washington County, so you can benchmark 72959 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 72959

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Winslow, AR

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72959.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 72959, Winslow, AR · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

2,786

Population

464.3

Area (sq mi)

6

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 72959?

53.6

Median Age

47.0%

Male

53.0%

Female

2.1%

Foreign-Born

White 91.7%
African American 0.0%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%

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?

$51,923

Median Household Income

-8% vs state

$28,882

Per Capita Income

16.1%

Poverty Rate

2.9%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 72959 ranks nationally

Winslow, AR household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$51,923 17th percentile higher than 17% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 57.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.5%

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

What does housing look like?

1,577

Total Housing Units

1,288

Occupied Units

289

Vacant Units

2.31

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.4%
Renter 11.6%

$197,000

Median Home Value

+35% vs state

$727

Median Rent

1976

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 25 business establishments in ZIP 72959, employing approximately 79 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,444,000.

25

Businesses

79

Employees

$2.4M

Annual Payroll

5

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 6 24.0%
Transportation and warehousing 3 12.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 12.0%
Accommodation and food services 3 12.0%
Other services (except public administration) 3 12.0%

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 72959 vs 72946 →

ZIP 72959 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 72959 ranks #4 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 72959 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 72959 ranks #4 of 4 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
72946 Mountainburg, AR 3,654 9.0 mi
72774 West Fork, AR 6,121 10.6 mi
72727 Elkins, AR 5,658 12.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Washington County

72764 standard
Springdale, AR
Pop: 50,230
72701 standard
Fayetteville, AR
Pop: 39,782
72762 standard
Springdale, AR
Pop: 35,342
72703 standard
Fayetteville, AR
Pop: 28,261
72704 standard
Fayetteville, AR
Pop: 21,336
72753 standard
Prairie Grove, AR
Pop: 7,936

Related Areas

Washington County Winslow, AR Arkansas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 72959 in? ▼
ZIP code 72959 (Winslow) is located in Washington County, Arkansas. Washington County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/washington-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 72959? ▼
ZIP code 72959 in Winslow, AR has a population of 2,786 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72959? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 72959 is $51,923, which is 32% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72959? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 72959 is $197,000, which is 29% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72959? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 72959 is White at 91.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72959? ▼
ZIP code 72959 has 25 business establishments employing approximately 79 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 72959? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 72959 are: Construction (6), Transportation and warehousing (3), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (3). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72959? ▼
In ZIP code 72959, 57.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 72959? ▼
In ZIP code 72959, approximately 88.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72959? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72959 is 16.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.