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ZIP Code 72046

Lonoke County, Arkansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

4,470
7/sq mi
$56,685
Median income
$107,000
Median home value
19.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $35,006. Poverty here runs at 19.2%, with unemployment measured at 1.9%. The typical home here is valued at $107,000 (27% below the state average); renters pay a median of $753 monthly, and 70.0% of units are owner-occupied.

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. To put 72046 in local context, 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Lonoke 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 72046

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in England, AR

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72046.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 72046?

45.8

Median Age

52.3%

Male

47.7%

Female

3.5%

Foreign-Born

White 67.3%
African American 19.8%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%

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

$35,006

Per Capita Income

19.2%

Poverty Rate

1.9%

Unemployment Rate

27.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 72046 ranks nationally

England, AR household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$56,685 24th percentile higher than 24% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 56.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.6%

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

What does housing look like?

1,912

Total Housing Units

1,703

Occupied Units

209

Vacant Units

2.25

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.0%
Renter 30.0%

$107,000

Median Home Value

-27% vs state

$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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 72046 vs 72083 →

ZIP 72046 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 72046 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 72046 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 72046 ranks #2 of 3 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
72083 Keo, AR 237 4.2 mi
72037 Coy, AR 28 4.9 mi
72168 Tucker, AR 1,834 8.2 mi
72142 Scott, AR 2,499 11.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Lonoke County

72086 standard
Lonoke, AR
Pop: 10,727
72176 standard
Ward, AR
Pop: 8,141
72007 standard
Austin, AR
Pop: 6,708
72024 standard
Carlisle, AR
Pop: 3,777
72142 standard
Scott, AR
Pop: 2,499
72072 standard
Humnoke, AR
Pop: 544

Related Areas

Lonoke County England, AR Arkansas

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.

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