ZIP Code 72845

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Knoxville · Johnson County · Arkansas

Population
1,216

41/sq mi

Median income
$63,462

▼ 17% vs US

higher than 36% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$118,500

▼ 57% vs US

higher than 16% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
10.4%

Median age 41.7

Land area
30.0 sq mi

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ZIP code 72845 in Knoxville, Arkansas has a population of 1,216. The median household income is $63,462, which is 17% below the national average. Median home value is $118,500, 57% below the US average. 10.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 72845 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 30.0 square miles in Knoxville, Johnson County, Arkansas. The area is home to 1,216 residents, producing a population density of 41 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 72845 against Arkansas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 72845 sits at $63,462 (12% above the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $33,651. The poverty rate stands at 20.3% and the unemployment rate at 2.0%. On housing, the median home value is $118,500 (19% below the state average) with median rent at $933 per month, and 87.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 72845 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 10.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.7, and the average commute is . We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Johnson County, so you can benchmark 72845 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 →

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 72845, Knoxville, 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

1,216

Population

30.0

Area (sq mi)

41

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 72845?

41.7

Median Age

47.8%

Male

52.2%

Female

0.8%

Foreign-Born

White 97.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%

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?

$63,462

Median Household Income

+12% vs state

$33,651

Per Capita Income

20.3%

Poverty Rate

2.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 63.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.4%

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

What does housing look like?

520

Total Housing Units

480

Occupied Units

40

Vacant Units

2.21

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.9%
Renter 12.1%

$118,500

Median Home Value

-19% vs state

$933

Median Rent

1981

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 21 business establishments in ZIP 72845, employing approximately 261 people with a combined annual payroll of $12,386,000.

21

Businesses

261

Employees

$12.4M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Manufacturing 8 38.1%
Construction 3 14.3%

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 72845 vs 72847 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
72847 London, AR 2,850 5.9 mi
72835 Delaware, AR 923 6.2 mi
72863 Scranton, AR 1,582 7.5 mi
72846 Lamar, AR 3,913 8.8 mi
72851 New Blaine, AR 572 8.9 mi
72830 Clarksville, AR 14,896 12.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 72845 in?
ZIP code 72845 (Knoxville) is located in Johnson County, Arkansas. Johnson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/johnson-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 72845?
ZIP code 72845 in Knoxville, AR has a population of 1,216 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72845?
The median household income in ZIP 72845 is $63,462, which is 17% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72845?
The median home value in ZIP 72845 is $118,500, which is 57% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72845?
The largest racial group in ZIP 72845 is White at 97.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72845?
ZIP code 72845 has 21 business establishments employing approximately 261 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72845?
In ZIP code 72845, 63.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.4% 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 72845?
In ZIP code 72845, approximately 87.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72845?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72845 is 20.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Knoxville, 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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