ZIP Code 72024

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Carlisle · Lonoke County · Arkansas

Population
3,777

7/sq mi

Median income
$58,750

▼ 23% vs US

higher than 27% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$151,000

▼ 46% vs US

higher than 26% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
15.8%

Median age 42.3

Land area
524.6 sq mi

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ZIP code 72024 in Carlisle, Arkansas has a population of 3,777. The median household income is $58,750, which is 23% below the national average. Median home value is $151,000, 46% below the US average. 15.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 72024 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 524.6 square miles in Carlisle, Lonoke County, Arkansas. The area is home to 3,777 residents, producing a population density of 7 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 72024 against Arkansas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 72024 sits at $58,750 (4% above the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $33,929. The poverty rate stands at 9.0% and the unemployment rate at 2.2%. On housing, the median home value is $151,000 (3% above the state average) with median rent at $667 per month, and 79.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 72024 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 15.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.3, and the average commute is 35 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Lonoke County, so you can benchmark 72024 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 72024

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72024.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 72024, Carlisle, AR · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

3,777

Population

524.6

Area (sq mi)

7

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 72024?

42.3

Median Age

47.6%

Male

52.4%

Female

0.3%

Foreign-Born

White 86.5%
African American 5.9%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.4%
Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$58,750

Median Household Income

+4% vs state

$33,929

Per Capita Income

9.0%

Poverty Rate

2.2%

Unemployment Rate

34.9 min

Mean Commute Time

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 64.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

1,782

Total Housing Units

1,550

Occupied Units

232

Vacant Units

2.53

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.9%
Renter 20.1%

$151,000

Median Home Value

+3% vs state

$667

Median Rent

1978

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 61 business establishments in ZIP 72024, employing approximately 606 people with a combined annual payroll of $27,161,000.

61

Businesses

606

Employees

$27.2M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 9 14.8%
Health care and social assistance 7 11.5%
Wholesale trade 6 9.8%
Other services (except public administration) 6 9.8%
Construction 5 8.2%
Transportation and warehousing 5 8.2%
Finance and insurance 5 8.2%
Accommodation and food services 5 8.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 4 6.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 4.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
72064 Hazen, AR 2,451 8.1 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 72024 in?
ZIP code 72024 (Carlisle) is located in Lonoke County, Arkansas. Lonoke County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lonoke-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 72024?
ZIP code 72024 in Carlisle, AR has a population of 3,777 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72024?
The median household income in ZIP 72024 is $58,750, which is 23% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72024?
The median home value in ZIP 72024 is $151,000, which is 46% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72024?
The largest racial group in ZIP 72024 is White at 86.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72024?
ZIP code 72024 has 61 business establishments employing approximately 606 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 72024?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 72024 are: Retail trade (9), Health care and social assistance (7), Wholesale trade (6). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72024?
In ZIP code 72024, 64.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 72024?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 72024 is 34.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 72024?
In ZIP code 72024, approximately 79.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72024?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72024 is 9.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Carlisle, AR

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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