Leslie, AR · standard
ZIP Code 72645
Stone County, Arkansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,867
- 4/sq mi Low-density area
- $33,516
- Median income Below-median income area
- $116,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 7.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Leslie pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 3rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 15th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 4
- people per sq mi
- 78%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72645 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 72645 covers 444.5 square miles in Leslie, Stone County, Arkansas (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,867 residents on file, a density of 4 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 72645 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $33,516 (41% below the average Arkansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $22,791. The poverty rate is 27.0%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $116,200 (20% below the average Arkansas ZIP), and median rent is $405; owner occupancy is 78.3%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 7.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.9, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Stone County, so 72645 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 72645
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Leslie, AR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72645.
- Construction
Construction
4 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
3 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
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 72645, Leslie, 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
1,867
Population
444.5
Area (sq mi)
4
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 72645?
48.9
Median Age
50.9%
Male
49.1%
Female
0.0%
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?
$33,516
Median Household Income
-41% vs state ZIP avg
$22,791
Per Capita Income
27.0%
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 72645 ranks among Arkansas ZIPs
Leslie, 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)
$33,516 8th percentile higher than 8% 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
936housing units
936
Total Housing Units
623
Occupied Units
313
Vacant Units
2.10
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$116,200
Median Home Value
-20% vs state ZIP avg
$405
Median Rent
1984
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 22 business establishments in ZIP 72645, employing approximately 336 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,265,000.
22
Businesses
336
Employees
$5.3M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 4 | 18.2% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 13.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 13.6% |
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 72645 vs 72629 →
ZIP 72645 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 72650
Marshall (72650)
4,362 residents
- 72645
Leslie (72645)
1,867 residents
- 72629 629
Dennard (72629)
629 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 72645 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 72645 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 72650
Marshall (72650)
$46,295 median income
- 72629
Dennard (72629)
$41,635 median income
- 72645
Leslie (72645)
$33,516 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 72645 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 72645, 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 (1,867 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 72645 in?
ZIP code 72645 (Leslie) is located in Stone County, Arkansas. Stone County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/stone-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 72645?
ZIP code 72645 in Leslie, AR has a population of 1,867 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72645?
The median household income in ZIP 72645 is $33,516, which is 56% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72645?
The median home value in ZIP 72645 is $116,200, which is 58% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72645?
The largest racial group in ZIP 72645 is White at 98.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72645?
ZIP code 72645 has 22 business establishments employing approximately 336 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 72645?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 72645 are: Construction (4), Retail trade (3), Accommodation and food services (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72645?
In ZIP code 72645, 66.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 7.0% 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 72645?
In ZIP code 72645, approximately 78.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72645?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72645 is 27.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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