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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
$60,602
Median income
$140,200
Median home value
26.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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
23th 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 Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $43,455. The poverty rate stands at 1.1% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. The typical home here is valued at $140,200 (4% below the state average); renters pay a median of - monthly, and 92.8% of units 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 -. To put 72045 in local context, 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in White County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 + 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

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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

How ZIP 72045 ranks nationally

El Paso, AR household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$60,602 30th percentile higher than 30% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

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 72045 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 72045 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 72045 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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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Pop: 35,169
72012 standard
Beebe, AR
Pop: 11,986
72081 standard
Judsonia, AR
Pop: 7,798
72010 standard
Bald Knob, AR
Pop: 6,577
72020 standard
Bradford, AR
Pop: 4,295
72102 standard
Mc Rae, AR
Pop: 2,873

Related Areas

White County El Paso, AR Arkansas

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.