US ZIP Code
72048

Ethel, AR

Arkansas County  ·  Arkansas

● Active
👥 57 Population ↓ 41% since 2019
🎂 52.7 Median Age ↑ 4% since 2019
🏠 $268,200 Median Home Value
≈ Avg ↑ 294% since 2019
🎓 30.9% College Grads
▼ 20% below avg
📊 0.0% Unemployment
▼ 100% below avg ↓ 100% since 2019
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code72048
CityEthel
StateArkansas (AR)
CountyArkansas County
Area Code327/870
Elevation160 ft
Latitude34.225236
Longitude-91.111548
TimezoneChicago (DST)
FIPS05001
ZIP TypeStandard
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 45.6% (26) Female 54.4% (31) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.5%Other: 3.5%Race
White96.5%
Other3.5%

Age Breakdown

45–64
82%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age52.7 yrs ↑ 4% since 2019
Avg Household Size2.04
Below Poverty0.0% ▼ 100% below avg
College Grads30.9% ▼ 20% below avg
Unemployment0.0% ▼ 100% below avg
HS Graduate22 (40%)
Some College4 (7.3%)
Associates12 (21.8%)
Bachelors13 (23.6%)
Graduate Degree4 (7.3%)

Education

HS Grad: 40%Some College: 7.3%Associates: 21.8%Bachelors: 23.6%Graduate: 7.3%Edu
HS Grad40.0%
Some College7.3%
Associates21.8%
Bachelors23.6%
Graduate7.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 100%Tenure
Owner100.0%

Home Value Distribution

$100k–150k
21%
$200k–300k
79%

Financials

Median Home Value$268,200 ≈ Avg ↑ 294% since 2019
Total Units51
Vacant Units23
Avg HH Size2.04

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$100k–150k
32%
$150k–200k
14%
Over $200k
46%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

15–30 min
46%
Over 45 min
54%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
39%
2000+
50%

Summary

Total Units51
Vacant23
Owner Occupied100.0%
Renter Occupied0.0%
Avg HH Size2.04
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 72048 is in Ethel, AR, in Arkansas County.
ZIP code 72048 is located in Arkansas (AR).
ZIP code 72048 is in Arkansas County, AR.
ZIP 72048 observes the Chicago timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 72048 is 57 people (ACS 2023).
Income data not available.
The median home value in ZIP 72048 is $268,200 (ACS 2023).
About ZIP Code 72048

ZIP code 72048 is located in Ethel, Arkansas, within Arkansas County. With a population of 57, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 52.7 years.

Real estate in ZIP code 72048 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $268,200 is near the national average. Median home values have increased by 294% since 2019.

The population of 72048 is primarily White (96.49%). Residents are moderately educated — 30.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 72048 in Ethel, AR is characterized as moderately educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied.