Carlisle, AR · standard
ZIP Code 72024
Lonoke County, Arkansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,777
- 7/sq mi Low-density area
- $58,750
- Median income Below-median income area
- $151,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 15.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Carlisle pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 27th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 26th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 7
- people per sq mi
- 80%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72024 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 72024 covers 524.6 square miles in Carlisle, Lonoke County, Arkansas (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,777 residents on file, a density of 7 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 72024 reports a modest median household income of $58,750 (4% above the average Arkansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,929. The poverty rate is 9.0%, with unemployment at 2.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $151,000 (3% above the average Arkansas ZIP) and median rent is $667; 79.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.3, and the average commute is 35 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lonoke County, so 72024 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 72024
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Carlisle, AR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72024.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
9 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
7 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Construction
Construction
5 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
3,777
Population
524.6
Area (sq mi)
7
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 72024?
42.3
Median Age
47.6%
Male
52.4%
Female
0.3%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$33,929
Per Capita Income
9.0%
Poverty Rate
2.2%
Unemployment Rate
34.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 72024 ranks among Arkansas ZIPs
Carlisle, AR household income vs. every Arkansas ZIP code
Median household income among 505 reporting Arkansas ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$58,750 Top 38% higher than 62% of 505 Arkansas ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,782housing units
1,782
Total Housing Units
1,550
Occupied Units
232
Vacant Units
2.53
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$151,000
Median Home Value
+3% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 72024 vs 72064 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72064 | Hazen, AR | 2,451 | 8.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 72024, both outside AR so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (3,777 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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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