Zip Code 72579 — Sulphur Rock, AR
72579 is a ZIP Code associated with Sulphur Rock, AR, located within Independence. 72579 ranks #4 out of 14 ZIP codes in Independence County by population (and #290 out of 615 in AR). The area supports an estimated population of 1,407 residents across Data Pending housing units, with a population density of 12.4 people per square mile.
WorldPlaceData database updated: October 2026
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| Data Metric | Local Statistic |
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| Postal / Zip Code | 72579 |
| Primary City | Sulphur Rock |
| State / Province | AR |
| County | Independence |
| Total Population | 1,407 |
| Median Household Income | Data Pending |
| Total Housing Units | Data Pending |
| Population Density | 12.4 people/sq mi |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
How 72579 Compares
| Metric | ZIP 72579 | Independence County | AR State Average |
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| Population | 1,407 | 36,841 (Total) | 3,049,723 (Total) |
| Average ZIP Income | Data Pending | N/A | N/A |
| Population Density | 12.4 /sq mi | -- | -- |
| County Pop Rank | #4 of 14 | -- | -- |
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