ZIP Code 72948 is located in Natural Dam Arkansas. Portions of 72948 are also in Lees Creek Township (Crawford County) and Vineyard Township and Cove City Township. 72948 is primarily within Crawford County, with some portions in Washington County. Regionally, 72948 is located in the Ft. Smith-Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers Area.
| ZIP Code Name | Natural Dam |
| Primary County | Crawford County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 193 |
| Area Code(s) | 479 |
| Current Time | CST |
72948 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Arkansas based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 72948 is White. The current unemployment level in 72948 is 3.1%.
| Population | 193 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
| Population Density | 3 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 180 |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $34,853 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $138,500 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (January 2025) | 3.1% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 100.00% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 151 | 100% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 0 | 0% |
| Bachelor Degree | 25 | 12.82% |
| High School Diploma | 107 | 54.87% |
| No High School Diploma | 13 | 6.67% |
| GED or Alternate | 50 | 25.64% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 0 | 0% |
| Associates Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Masters Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Coordinates | 35.70331573,-94.42265320 |
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| Region | Ft. Smith-Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Areas | Fort Smith, AR-OKFayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR |
| Time Zone | Central Standard Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 59 Square Miles |
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| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 7a: 0F to 5F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | April 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 38b - Lower Boston Mountains | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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