ZIP Code 72045

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El Paso · White County · Arkansas

Population
1,151

10/sq mi

Median income
$60,602

▼ 21% vs US

higher than 30% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$140,200

▼ 50% vs US

higher than 23% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
26.4%

Median age 52.2

Land area
115.1 sq mi

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ZIP code 72045 in El Paso, Arkansas has a population of 1,151. The median household income is $60,602, which is 21% below the national average. Median home value is $140,200, 50% below the US average. 26.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 72045 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 115.1 square miles in El Paso, White County, Arkansas. The area is home to 1,151 residents, producing a population density of 10 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 72045 against Arkansas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 72045 sits at $60,602 (7% above the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $43,455. The poverty rate stands at 1.1% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $140,200 (4% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 92.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 72045 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 26.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.2, and the average commute is . We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing White County, so you can benchmark 72045 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 72045

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72045.

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 72045, El Paso, 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

1,151

Population

115.1

Area (sq mi)

10

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 72045?

52.2

Median Age

52.2%

Male

47.8%

Female

0.6%

Foreign-Born

White 91.1%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%

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?

$60,602

Median Household Income

+7% vs state

$43,455

Per Capita Income

1.1%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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 26.4%

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

What does housing look like?

537

Total Housing Units

501

Occupied Units

36

Vacant Units

2.22

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 92.8%
Renter 7.2%

$140,200

Median Home Value

-4% vs state

1995

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 19 business establishments in ZIP 72045, employing approximately 75 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,258,000.

19

Businesses

75

Employees

$3.3M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 3 15.8%
Accommodation and food services 3 15.8%
Other services (except public administration) 3 15.8%

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 72045 vs 72136 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
72136 Romance, AR 1,772 7.6 mi
72012 Beebe, AR 11,986 7.7 mi
72111 Mount Vernon, AR 1,362 8.8 mi
72007 Austin, AR 6,708 9.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 72045 in?
ZIP code 72045 (El Paso) is located in White County, Arkansas. White County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/white-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 72045?
ZIP code 72045 in El Paso, AR has a population of 1,151 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72045?
The median household income in ZIP 72045 is $60,602, which is 21% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72045?
The median home value in ZIP 72045 is $140,200, which is 50% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72045?
The largest racial group in ZIP 72045 is White at 91.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72045?
ZIP code 72045 has 19 business establishments employing approximately 75 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 72045?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 72045 are: Construction (3), Accommodation and food services (3), Other services (except public administration) (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72045?
In ZIP code 72045, 64.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 72045?
In ZIP code 72045, approximately 92.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 7.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72045?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72045 is 1.1% 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 El Paso, 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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