Zip code 72083: Keo, Arkansas
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 72083
72083 is a small-town zip code in Keo, Arkansas (Lonoke County), covering 3.7 sq mi of land. About 310 people live here, or 84 per square mile. The median resident is 40.9 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally. With so few residents, the Census figures below are rough estimates with wide margins of error.
The median household earns $39,000 a year, about 48% of the national median of $80,734. 21.9% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $86,800, or 2.2 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 65% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $895 a month.
28% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 55.3 minutes each way, and 14% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; business and finance; and healthcare. 26% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).
How 72083 compares
Only about 310 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.
- Average commute55.3 min99thWeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · AR 22.5 min7th of 508 in AR
- 99thU.S. 10% · AR 10.4%35th of 549 in AR
- Residents under 1832.6%98thU.S. 22% · AR 23.1%26th of 550 in AR
- Healthcare workers16.9%98thU.S. 9.7% · AR 10.5%58th of 549 in AR
- Veterans13.4%96thU.S. 6.2% · AR 7.4%60th of 550 in AR
- Poverty rate21.9%88thWeaknessU.S. 12.5% · AR 16%149th of 545 in AR
- Uninsured rate10.6%74thU.S. 8.4% · AR 9%152nd of 548 in AR
- Median age40.964thU.S. 38.9 · AR 38.5321st of 550 in AR
- Diversity index56.164thU.S. 61.4 · AR 51.262nd of 550 in AR
- Work from home14.4%58thU.S. 15.1% · AR 8.8%67th of 549 in AR
- 56thU.S. 17.2% · AR 17.6%342nd of 550 in AR
- 49thU.S. 5.2% · AR 4.9%231st of 549 in AR
- 46thU.S. 0.483 · AR 0.479267th of 542 in AR
- 42ndU.S. 35.7% · AR 25.7%69th of 549 in AR
- Homeownership rate65.1%42ndU.S. 65.2% · AR 66.4%436th of 545 in AR
- 33rdU.S. 14.1% · AR 5.4%67th of 550 in AR
- Broadband access87.3%20thWeaknessU.S. 91% · AR 86.7%180th of 545 in AR
- 20thStrengthU.S. 51.1% · AR 44.8%279th of 498 in AR
- Median earnings per worker$39,16719thWeaknessU.S. $49,666 · AR $41,934277th of 542 in AR
- 13thU.S. $1,413 · AR $947115th of 395 in AR
- Population density84/sq mi12thU.S. 95/sq mi · AR 59/sq mi136th of 550 in AR
- Per capita income$23,1456thWeaknessU.S. $44,673 · AR $34,225435th of 550 in AR
- Median household income$39,0003rdWeaknessU.S. $80,734 · AR $60,773416th of 495 in AR
- Housing vacancy1.6%2ndU.S. 10.1% · AR 13.5%528th of 545 in AR
- Population3101stU.S. 334,922,499 · AR 3,049,391475th of 550 in AR
- Median home value$86,8001stU.S. $332,700 · AR $188,000427th of 509 in AR
- 1stU.S. 3.8% · AR 2.5%421st of 549 in AR
- 1stU.S. 14.5% · AR 15.2%503rd of 549 in AR
| Measure | 72083 | Lonoke | AR | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in AR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteWeakness | 55.3 min | 29.5 min | 22.5 min | 26.4 min | 7th of 508 | |
| Self-employed workers | 26.3% | 7.1% | 10.4% | 10% | 35th of 549 | |
| Residents under 18 | 32.6% | 24.7% | 23.1% | 22% | 26th of 550 | |
| Healthcare workers | 16.9% | 11.8% | 10.5% | 9.7% | 58th of 549 | |
| Veterans | 13.4% | 11.2% | 7.4% | 6.2% | 60th of 550 | |
| Poverty rateWeakness | 21.9% | 10.4% | 16% | 12.5% | 149th of 545 | |
| Uninsured rate | 10.6% | 6.2% | 9% | 8.4% | 152nd of 548 | |
| Median age | 40.9 | 37.8 | 38.5 | 38.9 | 321st of 550 | |
| Diversity index | 56.1 | 30.2 | 51.2 | 61.4 | 62nd of 550 | |
| Work from home | 14.4% | 7.9% | 8.8% | 15.1% | 67th of 549 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 17.4% | 14.7% | 17.6% | 17.2% | 342nd of 550 | |
| Unemployment rate | 4.8% | 4.4% | 4.9% | 5.2% | 231st of 549 | |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 0.431 | 0.417 | 0.479 | 0.483 | 267th of 542 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28.2% | 22.1% | 25.7% | 35.7% | 69th of 549 | |
| Homeownership rate | 65.1% | 75% | 66.4% | 65.2% | 436th of 545 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 5.8% | 2.7% | 5.4% | 14.1% | 67th of 550 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 87.3% | 89.9% | 86.7% | 91% | 180th of 545 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersStrength | 41.9% | 40.4% | 44.8% | 51.1% | 279th of 498 | |
| Median earnings per workerWeakness | $39,167 | $45,133 | $41,934 | $49,666 | 277th of 542 | |
| Median gross rent | $895 | $1,025 | $947 | $1,413 | 115th of 395 | |
| Population density | 84/sq mi | 98/sq mi | 59/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 136th of 550 | |
| Per capita incomeWeakness | $23,145 | $35,389 | $34,225 | $44,673 | 435th of 550 | |
| Median household incomeWeakness | $39,000 | $72,828 | $60,773 | $80,734 | 416th of 495 | |
| Housing vacancy | 1.6% | 7.5% | 13.5% | 10.1% | 528th of 545 | |
| Population | 310 | 75,272 | 3,049,391 | 334,922,499 | 475th of 550 | |
| Median home value | $86,800 | $193,600 | $188,000 | $332,700 | 427th of 509 | |
| Tech workers | 0% | 2.3% | 2.5% | 3.8% | 421st of 549 | |
| Government workers | 4.2% | 17.6% | 15.2% | 14.5% | 503rd of 549 |
The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.
People
Age
Race and ethnicity
- White49%
- Black44%
- Hispanic6%
- Asian0%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial1.0%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 126
- Average household size
- 2.5
- Family households
- 53.2%
- Married couples
- 42.1%
- Living alone
- 39.7%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 13.4%
- Male / female
- 39% / 61%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 128
- Owner-occupied
- 65.1%
- Vacant
- 1.6%
- Median year built
- 1983
- Median rooms
- 5.8
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 41.9%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 37.2%
- Home value to income
- 2.2× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 72083 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $66,071 | $74,888 |
| Service | $18,750 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $18,333 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $38,750 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | — | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 96.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28.2%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 4.3%
- Households with broadband
- 87.3%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 41.3%
- No internet access
- 12.7%
- Without health insurance
- 10.6%
- Limited-English households
- 6.3%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Keo
- State
- Arkansas
- County
- Lonoke County
- Center point
- 34.6058° N, 92.0118° W
- Land area
- 3.7 sq mi
- Water area
- under 0.1 sq mi
- Time zone
- Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Cities and towns within this zip
- Keo100% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 72083
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72046 | England, AR | 5.1 mi | $56,685 |
| 72142 | Scott, AR | 5.9 mi | $62,863 |
| 72037 | Coy, AR · PO box | 9.1 mi | — |
| 72183 | Wrightsville, AR | 10 mi | — |
| 72168 | Tucker, AR | 12 mi | — |
| 72180 | Woodson, AR | 13 mi | — |
| 72182 | Wright, AR | 13 mi | — |
| 72053 | College Station, AR | 14 mi | — |
| 72206 | Little Rock, AR | 14 mi | $52,132 |
| 72117 | North Little Rock, AR | 14 mi | $44,319 |
| 72164 | Sweet Home, AR · PO box | 14 mi | — |
| 72086 | Lonoke, AR | 15 mi | $58,743 |
Questions about 72083
What city is zip code 72083?
72083 is assigned to Keo, Arkansas. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 72083 in?
72083 is in Lonoke County, Arkansas.
What is the population of 72083?
About 310 people live in 72083, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 72083 in?
72083 is in Central Time.
What is the median household income in 72083?
The median household income in 72083 is $39,000.
What zip codes are near 72083?
The closest zip codes to 72083 are 72046, 72142, 72037, 72183, 72168.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 72083, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.