El Paso, AR · standard
ZIP Code 72045
White County, Arkansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,151
- 10/sq mi Low-density area
- $60,602
- Median income Below-median income area
- $140,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 26.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
El Paso pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 30th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 23rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 10
- people per sq mi
- 93%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72045 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 72045 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in El Paso, White County, Arkansas, home to just 1,151 residents across 115.1 square miles, a density of 10 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 72045 reports a modest median household income of $60,602 (7% above the average Arkansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $43,455. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 1.1% and unemployment is 0.0%. Median home value is $140,200 (4% below the average Arkansas ZIP); 92.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.2, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in White County, so 72045 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 72045
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in El Paso, AR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72045.
- Construction
Construction
3 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
3 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
3 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 72045, El Paso, 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
1,151
Population
115.1
Area (sq mi)
10
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 72045?
52.2
Median Age
52.2%
Male
47.8%
Female
0.6%
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?
$60,602
Median Household Income
+7% vs state ZIP avg
$43,455
Per Capita Income
1.1%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 72045 ranks among Arkansas ZIPs
El Paso, 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)
$60,602 Top 34% higher than 66% of 505 Arkansas ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Arkansas ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
537housing units
537
Total Housing Units
501
Occupied Units
36
Vacant Units
2.22
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$140,200
Median Home Value
-4% vs state ZIP avg
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 72045 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 72012
Beebe (72012)
11,986 residents
- 72007
Austin (72007)
6,708 residents
- 72136 1,772
Romance (72136)
1,772 residents
- 72111 1,362
Mount Vernon (72111)
1,362 residents
- 72045 1,151
El Paso (72045)
1,151 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 72045 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 72045 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 72007
Austin (72007)
$86,302 median income
- 72136
Romance (72136)
$78,328 median income
- 72012
Beebe (72012)
$61,277 median income
- 72045
El Paso (72045)
$60,602 median income
- 72111
Mount Vernon (72111)
$52,059 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 72045 ranks #4 of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 72045, 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 (1,151 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 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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