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 Moderate-density area
- $48,472
- Median income Below-median income area
- $73,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 10.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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
- 3rd 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 average Arkansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $25,358. The poverty rate is 14.3%, with unemployment at 7.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $73,300 (50% below the average Arkansas ZIP), and median rent is $498; owner occupancy is 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 -. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Poinsett County, so 72354 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 72354
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lepanto, AR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72354.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
13 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 4
Health care and social assistance
4 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 4
Accommodation and food services
4 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 3
Transportation and warehousing
3 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 3
Other services (except public administration)
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 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
Who lives in ZIP 72354?
41.1
Median Age
50.1%
Male
49.9%
Female
2.6%
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?
$48,472
Median Household Income
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$25,358
Per Capita Income
14.3%
Poverty Rate
7.9%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 72354 ranks among Arkansas ZIPs
Lepanto, 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)
$48,472 36th percentile higher than 36% 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
994housing units
994
Total Housing Units
859
Occupied Units
135
Vacant Units
2.80
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$73,300
Median Home Value
-50% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 72365
Marked Tree (72365)
3,146 residents
- 72354
Lepanto (72354)
2,470 residents
- 72419
Caraway (72419)
1,748 residents
- 72330 756
Dyess (72330)
756 residents
- 72428 95
Etowah (72428)
95 residents
- 72377 36
Rivervale (72377)
36 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 72354 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 72354 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 72354
Lepanto (72354)
$48,472 median income
- 72365
Marked Tree (72365)
$47,344 median income
- 72419
Caraway (72419)
$41,017 median income
- 72330
Dyess (72330)
$38,500 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 72354, 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 (2,470 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 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.
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