ZIP Code 72087

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Lonsdale · Saline County · Arkansas

Population
2,051

10/sq mi

Median income
$46,346

▼ 39% vs US

higher than 10% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$158,800

▼ 43% vs US

higher than 29% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
7.1%

Median age 50.2

Land area
199.1 sq mi

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ZIP code 72087 in Lonsdale, Arkansas has a population of 2,051. The median household income is $46,346, which is 39% below the national average. Median home value is $158,800, 43% below the US average. 7.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 72087 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 199.1 square miles in Lonsdale, Saline County, Arkansas. The area is home to 2,051 residents, producing a population density of 10 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 72087 against Arkansas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 72087 sits at $46,346 (18% below the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $22,203. The poverty rate stands at 7.4% and the unemployment rate at 3.4%. On housing, the median home value is $158,800 (9% above the state average) with median rent at $950 per month, and 94.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 72087 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 7.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.2, and the average commute is . We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Saline County, so you can benchmark 72087 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 72087

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72087.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

2,051

Population

199.1

Area (sq mi)

10

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 72087?

50.2

Median Age

49.5%

Male

50.5%

Female

0.1%

Foreign-Born

White 99.5%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

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

$22,203

Per Capita Income

7.4%

Poverty Rate

3.4%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 53.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 7.1%

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

What does housing look like?

743

Total Housing Units

710

Occupied Units

33

Vacant Units

2.44

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 94.6%
Renter 5.4%

$158,800

Median Home Value

+9% vs state

$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 Code City Population Distance
72019 Benton, AR 23,346 8.5 mi
71901 Hot Springs National Park, AR 29,491 9.3 mi

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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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Official Data Resources for Lonsdale, AR

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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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