US ZIP Code
72686

Witts Springs, AR

Searcy County  ·  Arkansas

● Active
👥 128 Population ↑ 16% since 2019
💰 $36,375 Median HH Income
▼ 52% below avg ↓ 17% since 2019
🎂 59.7 Median Age ↑ 6% since 2019
🎓 29.9% College Grads
▼ 23% below avg
📊 0.0% Unemployment
▼ 100% below avg
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code72686
CityWitts Springs
StateArkansas (AR)
CountySearcy County
Area Code327/870
Elevation1,611 ft
Latitude35.599437
Longitude-92.962006
TimezoneChicago (DST)
FIPS05129
ZIP TypeStandard
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 39.8% (51) Female 60.2% (77) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 100%Race
White100.0%

Age Breakdown

25–44
33%
45–64
30%
65+
29%

Key Indicators

Median Age59.7 yrs ↑ 6% since 2019
Avg Household Size2.61
Below Poverty32.8% ▲ 228% above avg
College Grads29.9% ▼ 23% below avg
Unemployment0.0% ▼ 100% below avg
HS Graduate9 (11.7%)
Some College45 (58.4%)
Graduate Degree23 (29.9%)

Education

HS Grad: 11.7%Some College: 58.4%Graduate: 29.9%Edu
HS Grad11.7%
Some College58.4%
Graduate29.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 100%Tenure
Owner100.0%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–100k
18%
$100k–150k
43%
$200k–300k
16%
$300k–500k
22%

Financials

Median HH Income$36,375 ▼ 52% below avg ↓ 17% since 2019
Total Units85
Vacant Units36
Avg HH Size2.61

Income Distribution

$25k–50k
100%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

30–45 min
100%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
10%
2000+
90%

Summary

Total Units85
Vacant36
Owner Occupied100.0%
Renter Occupied0.0%
Avg HH Size2.61
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 72686 is in Witts Springs, AR, in Searcy County.
ZIP code 72686 is located in Arkansas (AR).
ZIP code 72686 is in Searcy County, AR.
ZIP 72686 observes the Chicago timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 72686 is 128 people (ACS 2023).
The median household income in ZIP code 72686 is $36,375 (ACS 2023).
Home value data not available.
About ZIP Code 72686

ZIP code 72686 is located in Witts Springs, Arkansas, within Searcy County. With a population of 128, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 59.7 years. Economically, 72686 is a lower-income ZIP code: the median household income of $36,375 is well below the national average.

The population of 72686 is primarily White (100.00%). Residents are moderately educated — 29.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 32.8%. Household income has declined by 17% since 2019.

Overall, ZIP code 72686 in Witts Springs, AR is characterized as lower-income, moderately educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied.