Pencil Bluff
Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Arkansas
Pencil Bluff is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Montgomery County, Arkansas, with 72 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 748 ft (228 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Oden, 2.7 miles W.
- 72residents (2020 Census)
- 748 ftelevation · 228 m
- 0.5 sq miland area · 1.4 km²
- 136 / sq mipopulation density
- 71965ZIP code
About Pencil Bluff
Pencil Bluff is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Montgomery County, Arkansas, United States. Pencil Bluff is located at the junction of U.S. Route 270 and Arkansas Highway 88, 7.5 miles (12.1 km) northwest of Mount Ida. It was first listed as a CDP in the 2020 census with a population of 72
Pencil Bluff has a post office with ZIP code 71965.
2026 Pulitzer Prize winning journalist, Ginny Monk is a native of Pencil Bluff.
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Pencil Bluff had 72 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 72 |
|---|---|
| Density | 136 per sq mi (53 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Pencil Bluff at a glance
| State | Arkansas (AR) |
|---|---|
| County | Montgomery County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 72 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.53 sq mi (1.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 748 ft (228 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.6314° N, 93.7373° W |
| ZIP code | 71965 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0554410 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Pencil Bluff
- Oden2.7 mi W
- Mount Ida8.3 mi SE
- Black Springs12.2 mi S
- Norman12.4 mi S
- Caddo Gap17.2 mi SE
- Board Camp20.6 mi W
- Boles20.8 mi NW
- Crystal Springs24.1 mi E
- Glenwood24.1 mi SE
- Acorn26.3 mi W
- Kirby26.4 mi S
- Daisy27.3 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Pencil Bluff
What county is Pencil Bluff in?
Pencil Bluff is in Montgomery County, Arkansas.
What is the population of Pencil Bluff, AR?
72 people lived in Pencil Bluff at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Pencil Bluff, AR?
The ZIP code of Pencil Bluff is 71965.
What is the elevation of Pencil Bluff?
748 feet (228 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Pencil Bluff?
Oden (2.7 mi), Mount Ida (8.3 mi), Black Springs (12.2 mi), Norman (12.4 mi), Caddo Gap (17.2 mi).
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