Lonsdale, AR · standard
ZIP Code 72087
Saline County, Arkansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,051
- 10/sq mi Low-density area
- $46,346
- Median income Below-median income area
- $158,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 7.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Lonsdale pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 10th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 29th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 10
- people per sq mi
- 95%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72087 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 72087 covers 199.1 square miles in Lonsdale, Saline County, Arkansas (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,051 residents on file, a density of 10 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 72087 reports a modest median household income of $46,346 (18% below the average Arkansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $22,203. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.4% and unemployment is 3.4%. Median home value is $158,800 (9% above the average Arkansas ZIP) and median rent is $950; 94.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 7.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.2, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Saline County, so 72087 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 72087
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lonsdale, AR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72087.
- Construction
Construction
7 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
3 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
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 72087, Lonsdale, 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
2,051
Population
199.1
Area (sq mi)
10
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 72087?
50.2
Median Age
49.5%
Male
50.5%
Female
0.1%
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?
$46,346
Median Household Income
-18% vs state ZIP avg
$22,203
Per Capita Income
7.4%
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 72087 ranks among Arkansas ZIPs
Lonsdale, 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)
$46,346 30th percentile higher than 30% 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
743housing units
743
Total Housing Units
710
Occupied Units
33
Vacant Units
2.44
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$158,800
Median Home Value
+9% vs state ZIP avg
$950
Median Rent
1997
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 32 business establishments in ZIP 72087, employing approximately 181 people with a combined annual payroll of $7,251,000.
32
Businesses
181
Employees
$7.3M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 7 | 21.9% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 12.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 12.5% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 9.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 9.4% |
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 72087 vs 72019 →
ZIP 72087 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 71901
Hot Springs National Park (71901)
29,491 residents
- 72019
Benton (72019)
23,346 residents
- 72087 2,051
Lonsdale (72087)
2,051 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 72087 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 72087 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 72019
Benton (72019)
$87,869 median income
- 71901
Hot Springs National Park (71901)
$53,514 median income
- 72087
Lonsdale (72087)
$46,346 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 72087 ranks #3 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 72087, 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 (2,051 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 72087 in?
ZIP code 72087 (Lonsdale) is located in Saline County, Arkansas. Saline County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/saline-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 72087?
ZIP code 72087 in Lonsdale, AR has a population of 2,051 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72087?
The median household income in ZIP 72087 is $46,346, which is 39% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72087?
The median home value in ZIP 72087 is $158,800, which is 43% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72087?
The largest racial group in ZIP 72087 is White at 99.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72087?
ZIP code 72087 has 32 business establishments employing approximately 181 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 72087?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 72087 are: Construction (7), Retail trade (4), Other services (except public administration) (4). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72087?
In ZIP code 72087, 53.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 7.1% 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 72087?
In ZIP code 72087, approximately 94.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 5.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72087?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72087 is 7.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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