ZIP Code 72085

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Letona · White County · Arkansas

Population
220

245/sq mi

Median income
$38,125

▼ 50% vs US

higher than 5% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$114,400

▼ 59% vs US

higher than 14% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
9.6%

Median age 48.7

Land area
0.9 sq mi

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ZIP code 72085 in Letona, Arkansas has a population of 220. The median household income is $38,125, which is 50% below the national average. Median home value is $114,400, 59% below the US average. 9.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 72085 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 0.9 square miles in Letona, White County, Arkansas. The area is home to 220 residents, producing a population density of 245 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 72085 against Arkansas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 72085 sits at $38,125 (33% below the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $20,249. The poverty rate stands at 39.5% and the unemployment rate at 4.8%. On housing, the median home value is $114,400 (22% below the state average) with median rent at $775 per month, and 75.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 72085 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 9.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.7, and the average commute is . We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing White County, so you can benchmark 72085 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 72085, Letona, AR · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

220

Population

0.9

Area (sq mi)

245

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 72085?

48.7

Median Age

50.5%

Male

49.5%

Female

1.0%

Foreign-Born

White 91.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 3.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 3.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%

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?

$38,125

Median Household Income

-33% vs state

$20,249

Per Capita Income

39.5%

Poverty Rate

4.8%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 59.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 9.6%

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

What does housing look like?

99

Total Housing Units

82

Occupied Units

17

Vacant Units

2.56

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.6%
Renter 24.4%

$114,400

Median Home Value

-22% vs state

$775

Median Rent

1977

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
72121 Pangburn, AR 2,704 6.8 mi
72179 Wilburn, AR 450 9.8 mi
72149 Searcy, AR 0 9.8 mi
72143 Searcy, AR 35,169 10.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 72085 in?
ZIP code 72085 (Letona) 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 72085?
ZIP code 72085 in Letona, AR has a population of 220 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72085?
The median household income in ZIP 72085 is $38,125, which is 50% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72085?
The median home value in ZIP 72085 is $114,400, which is 59% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72085?
The largest racial group in ZIP 72085 is White at 91.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.8% of the population.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72085?
In ZIP code 72085, 59.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 9.6% 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 72085?
In ZIP code 72085, approximately 75.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72085?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72085 is 39.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Letona, AR

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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