Scott, AR · standard
ZIP Code 72142
Lonoke County, Arkansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,499
- 9/sq mi Low-density area
- $62,863
- Median income Near-median income area
- $196,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 8.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Scott pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 34th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 43rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 9
- people per sq mi
- 93%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72142 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 72142 covers 268.7 square miles in Scott, Lonoke County, Arkansas (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,499 residents on file, a density of 9 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 72142 reports a modest median household income of $62,863 (11% above the average Arkansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,712. The poverty rate is 17.9%, with unemployment at 4.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $196,900 (35% above the average Arkansas ZIP), while 92.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $991.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 8.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 58.1, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lonoke County, so 72142 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 72142
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Scott, AR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72142.
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
7 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
6 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
5 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
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 72142, Scott, 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
2,499
Population
268.7
Area (sq mi)
9
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 72142?
58.1
Median Age
50.3%
Male
49.7%
Female
1.7%
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?
$62,863
Median Household Income
+11% vs state ZIP avg
$35,712
Per Capita Income
17.9%
Poverty Rate
4.5%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 72142 ranks among Arkansas ZIPs
Scott, 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)
$62,863 Top 31% higher than 69% 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
1,306housing units
1,306
Total Housing Units
1,085
Occupied Units
221
Vacant Units
2.36
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$196,900
Median Home Value
+35% vs state ZIP avg
$991
Median Rent
1994
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 39 business establishments in ZIP 72142, employing approximately 236 people with a combined annual payroll of $12,022,000.
39
Businesses
236
Employees
$12.0M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 7 | 17.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 15.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 12.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 10.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 7.7% |
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 72142 vs 72083 →
ZIP 72142 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 72117
North Little Rock (72117)
12,684 residents
- 72086
Lonoke (72086)
10,727 residents
- 72046 4,470
England (72046)
4,470 residents
- 72142 2,499
Scott (72142)
2,499 residents
- 72083 237
Keo (72083)
237 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 72142 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 72142 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 72142
Scott (72142)
$62,863 median income
- 72086
Lonoke (72086)
$58,743 median income
- 72046
England (72046)
$56,685 median income
- 72117
North Little Rock (72117)
$44,319 median income
- 72083
Keo (72083)
$39,000 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 72142 ranks the highest of 5 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 72142, 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 (2,499 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 72142 in?
ZIP code 72142 (Scott) 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 72142?
ZIP code 72142 in Scott, AR has a population of 2,499 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72142?
The median household income in ZIP 72142 is $62,863, which is 18% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72142?
The median home value in ZIP 72142 is $196,900, which is 29% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72142?
The largest racial group in ZIP 72142 is White at 59.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72142?
ZIP code 72142 has 39 business establishments employing approximately 236 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 72142?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 72142 are: Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (7), Wholesale trade (6), Transportation and warehousing (5). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72142?
In ZIP code 72142, 53.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 8.9% 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 72142?
In ZIP code 72142, approximately 92.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 7.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72142?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72142 is 17.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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