What to know about ZIP 72766
ZIP code 72766 covers ZIP 72766 with a population of about 2,768.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 24.3 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the FT. SMITH - FAY - SPRNGDL - RGRS media market.
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ZIP Code 72766 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Low Income Area
At a glance
Population
2,768
Density
N/A
Median income
$29,569
-61% vs US avg
Home value
$168,000
-52% vs US avg
Median rent
$557
-52% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 72766
Income and economy in ZIP 72766
Median household income in ZIP 72766 is about $29,569 — about 61% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 58.8%; unemployment rate near 6.9%; 5.9% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 27.8 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Construction, Food services, and Manufacturing; about 2.9% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 12.3 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Housing and affordability in ZIP 72766
Median home value is about $168,000 — about 52% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $557 (about 52% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 25.2% (about 40.2 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 72766, a household would need roughly $46,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $1,079. That is about 56% above the local median household income ($29,569), so the median earner would likely stretch or need a larger down payment. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.