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ZIP Code 72538
Henderson, AR, Fulton County
Population
672
Land area
44sq mi
People per sq mi
15
City
Henderson
ZIP 72538 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 72538 at a glance
- ZIP 72538 (Henderson) is 74% less dense than Arkansas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $46,973 a year, 23% less than the Arkansas figure of $60,773.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $259,600 (38% above Arkansas).
Local data for ZIP 72538
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 72538, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$46,973
Poverty rate
1.8%
Median home value
$259,600
Homeownership
100.0%
Bachelor's or higher
26.7%
Median age
58.9
Average commute
34.4 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
5
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
48
$2.72M annual payroll
PPP loans
$512K
37 loans
Campaign donations
$4,110
68% D, 17% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 72538, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
392
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
13
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 26°F
50.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 72538, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.2%
U.S. 33.3% +5.9 pts
Diabetes
18.1%
U.S. 12.1% +6.0 pts
Smoking
20.4%
U.S. 12.8% +7.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.3%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
ZIP codes near 72538
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 72544Henderson | 4.9 mi | 28.8 |
| 72531Henderson | 6.9 mi | 49.8 |
| 72583Viola | 6.9 mi | 110.6 |
| 72537Gamaliel | 7 mi | 28.6 |
| 65609Bakersfield | 9.2 mi | 32 |
| 72515Viola | 10 mi | 9.8 |
| 65777South Fork | 10 mi | 13.1 |
| 72623Gamaliel | 11 mi | 24.8 |
| 65626Bakersfield | 11 mi | 103.9 |
| 65766Bakersfield | 12 mi | 5.4 |
| 72578Salem | 13 mi | 14.6 |
| 72528Pineville | 13 mi | 15.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 72538?
- ZIP code 72538 is in Henderson, AR (Fulton County).
- What county is ZIP code 72538 in?
- ZIP code 72538 is mostly in Fulton County, Arkansas.
- How many people live in ZIP code 72538?
- About 672 people live in the 72538 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.