Kensett, AR · standard
ZIP Code 72082
White County, Arkansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,935
- 141/sq mi High-density area
- $31,638
- Median income Below-median income area
- $91,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 3.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Kensett pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- 2nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 7th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 141
- people per sq mi
- 41%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72082 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 72082 covers 13.8 square miles in Kensett, White County, Arkansas (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,935 residents on file, a density of 141 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 72082 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $31,638 (44% below the average Arkansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $19,079. The poverty rate is 27.8%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $91,000 (38% below the average Arkansas ZIP), and median rent is $744; owner occupancy is 41.3%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 3.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.9, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in White County, so 72082 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 72082
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Kensett, AR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72082.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
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 72082, Kensett, 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
1,935
Population
13.8
Area (sq mi)
141
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 72082?
37.9
Median Age
51.5%
Male
48.5%
Female
9.7%
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?
$31,638
Median Household Income
-44% vs state ZIP avg
$19,079
Per Capita Income
27.8%
Poverty Rate
5.1%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 72082 ranks among Arkansas ZIPs
Kensett, 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)
$31,638 6th percentile higher than 6% 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
766housing units
766
Total Housing Units
688
Occupied Units
78
Vacant Units
2.84
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$91,000
Median Home Value
-38% vs state ZIP avg
$744
Median Rent
1974
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 20 business establishments in ZIP 72082, employing approximately 233 people with a combined annual payroll of $13,579,000.
20
Businesses
233
Employees
$13.6M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 25.0% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 20.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 15.0% |
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 72082 vs 72143 →
ZIP 72082 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 72143
Searcy (72143)
35,169 residents
- 72081 7,798
Judsonia (72081)
7,798 residents
- 72010 6,577
Bald Knob (72010)
6,577 residents
- 72082 1,935
Kensett (72082)
1,935 residents
- 72060 666
Griffithville (72060)
666 residents
- 72068 424
Higginson (72068)
424 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 72082 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 72082 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 72068
Higginson (72068)
$69,375 median income
- 72143
Searcy (72143)
$58,344 median income
- 72010
Bald Knob (72010)
$48,305 median income
- 72081
Judsonia (72081)
$45,620 median income
- 72082
Kensett (72082)
$31,638 median income
- 72060 $26,875
Griffithville (72060)
$26,875 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 72082 ranks #5 of 6 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 72082, 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 (1,935 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 72082 in?
ZIP code 72082 (Kensett) 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 72082?
ZIP code 72082 in Kensett, AR has a population of 1,935 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72082?
The median household income in ZIP 72082 is $31,638, which is 59% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72082?
The median home value in ZIP 72082 is $91,000, which is 67% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72082?
The largest racial group in ZIP 72082 is White at 63.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 15.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72082?
ZIP code 72082 has 20 business establishments employing approximately 233 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 72082?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 72082 are: Other services (except public administration) (5), Retail trade (4), Wholesale trade (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72082?
In ZIP code 72082, 47.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 3.7% 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 72082?
In ZIP code 72082, approximately 41.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 58.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72082?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72082 is 27.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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