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Lepanto, AR · standard

ZIP Code 72354

Poinsett County, Arkansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

2,470
19/sq mi
$48,472
Median income
$73,300
Median home value
10.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Lepanto pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

12th pct
household income, US ZIPs
3th pct
home value, US ZIPs
19
people per sq mi
69%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72354 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 72354 covers 130.7 square miles in Lepanto, Poinsett County, Arkansas (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,470 residents on file, a density of 19 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 72354 reports a modest median household income of $48,472 (14% below the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $25,358. 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 7.9%. Median home value sits at $73,300 (50% below the state average), median rent at $498 a month, and owner-occupancy at 69.2%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 10.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.1, and the average commute is -. A geography-based comparison follows: 5 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 72354, plus 6 more within Poinsett County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 72354

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lepanto, AR

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72354.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 72354, Lepanto, 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

2,470

Population

130.7

Area (sq mi)

19

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 72354?

41.1

Median Age

50.1%

Male

49.9%

Female

2.6%

Foreign-Born

White 73.4%
African American 8.7%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 17.4%
Hispanic or Latino 10.4%

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?

$48,472

Median Household Income

-14% vs state

$25,358

Per Capita Income

14.3%

Poverty Rate

7.9%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 72354 ranks nationally

Lepanto, AR household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$48,472 12th percentile higher than 12% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 56.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.3%

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

What does housing look like?

994

Total Housing Units

859

Occupied Units

135

Vacant Units

2.80

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 69.2%
Renter 30.8%

$73,300

Median Home Value

-50% vs state

$498

Median Rent

1973

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 33 business establishments in ZIP 72354, employing approximately 261 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,203,000.

33

Businesses

261

Employees

$8.2M

Annual Payroll

5

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 13 39.4%
Health care and social assistance 4 12.1%
Accommodation and food services 4 12.1%
Transportation and warehousing 3 9.1%
Other services (except public administration) 3 9.1%

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 72354 vs 72377 →

ZIP 72354 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 72354 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 72354 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 72354 ranks the highest of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
72377 Rivervale, AR 36 5.1 mi
72330 Dyess, AR 756 6.3 mi
72419 Caraway, AR 1,748 9.3 mi
72428 Etowah, AR 95 10.0 mi
72365 Marked Tree, AR 3,146 9.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Poinsett County

72472 standard
Trumann, AR
Pop: 9,447
72432 standard
Harrisburg, AR
Pop: 6,462
72365 standard
Marked Tree, AR
Pop: 3,146
72386 standard
Tyronza, AR
Pop: 1,777
72479 standard
Weiner, AR
Pop: 1,489
72429 standard
Fisher, AR
Pop: 427

Related Areas

Poinsett County Lepanto, AR Arkansas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 72354 in? ▼
ZIP code 72354 (Lepanto) is located in Poinsett County, Arkansas. Poinsett County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/poinsett-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 72354? ▼
ZIP code 72354 in Lepanto, AR has a population of 2,470 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72354? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 72354 is $48,472, which is 36% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72354? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 72354 is $73,300, which is 74% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72354? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 72354 is White at 73.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72354? ▼
ZIP code 72354 has 33 business establishments employing approximately 261 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 72354? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 72354 are: Retail trade (13), Health care and social assistance (4), Accommodation and food services (4). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72354? ▼
In ZIP code 72354, 56.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.3% 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 72354? ▼
In ZIP code 72354, approximately 69.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72354? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72354 is 14.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.