England, AR · standard
ZIP Code 72046
Lonoke County, Arkansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,470
- 7/sq mi Low-density area
- $56,685
- Median income Below-median income area
- $107,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 19.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
England pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 24th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 12th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 7
- people per sq mi
- 70%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72046 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 72046 covers 604.1 square miles in England, Lonoke County, Arkansas (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,470 residents on file, a density of 7 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 72046 reports a modest median household income of $56,685 (0% above the average Arkansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,006. The poverty rate is 19.2%, with unemployment at 1.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $107,000 (27% below the average Arkansas ZIP), and median rent is $753; owner occupancy is 70.0%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.8, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lonoke County, so 72046 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 72046
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in England, AR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72046.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
12 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
9 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
8 establishments
- Construction
Construction
7 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
7 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 72046, England, 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
4,470
Population
604.1
Area (sq mi)
7
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 72046?
45.8
Median Age
52.3%
Male
47.7%
Female
3.5%
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?
$56,685
Median Household Income
+0% vs state ZIP avg
$35,006
Per Capita Income
19.2%
Poverty Rate
1.9%
Unemployment Rate
27.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 72046 ranks among Arkansas ZIPs
England, 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)
$56,685 Top 42% higher than 58% 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
1,912housing units
1,912
Total Housing Units
1,703
Occupied Units
209
Vacant Units
2.25
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$107,000
Median Home Value
-27% vs state ZIP avg
$753
Median Rent
1979
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 71 business establishments in ZIP 72046, employing approximately 489 people with a combined annual payroll of $22,281,000.
71
Businesses
489
Employees
$22.3M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 12 | 16.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 9 | 12.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 8 | 11.3% |
| Construction | 7 | 9.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 7 | 9.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 7 | 9.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 6 | 8.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 5.6% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 4.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 4.2% |
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 72046 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 72046
England (72046)
4,470 residents
- 72142
Scott (72142)
2,499 residents
- 72168
Tucker (72168)
1,834 residents
- 72083 237
Keo (72083)
237 residents
- 72037 28
Coy (72037)
28 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 72046 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 72046 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 72142
Scott (72142)
$62,863 median income
- 72046
England (72046)
$56,685 median income
- 72083
Keo (72083)
$39,000 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 72046 ranks #2 of 3 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 72046, 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 (4,470 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 72046 in?
ZIP code 72046 (England) 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 72046?
ZIP code 72046 in England, AR has a population of 4,470 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72046?
The median household income in ZIP 72046 is $56,685, which is 26% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72046?
The median home value in ZIP 72046 is $107,000, which is 62% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72046?
The largest racial group in ZIP 72046 is White at 67.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72046?
ZIP code 72046 has 71 business establishments employing approximately 489 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 72046?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 72046 are: Retail trade (12), Other services (except public administration) (9), Accommodation and food services (8). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72046?
In ZIP code 72046, 56.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.6% 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 72046?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 72046 is 27.4 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 72046?
In ZIP code 72046, approximately 70.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72046?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72046 is 19.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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