Zip code 72354: Lepanto, Arkansas

Q: What city is zip code 72354?

72354 is assigned to Lepanto, Arkansas. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 72354 in?

72354 is mostly in Poinsett County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 72354?

About 2,403 people live in 72354, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 72354?

The median household income in 72354 is $48,472.

Q: What zip codes are near 72354?

The closest zip codes to 72354 are 72377, 72391, 72419, 72330, 72365.

Residential delivery areaPoinsett CountyCentral Time

Population

2,403

Median household income

$48K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$73K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$498/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

41.1

U.S. 38.9

Land area

59 sq mi

41 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 72354

72354 is a rural zip code in Lepanto, Arkansas (Poinsett County), covering 59 sq mi of land. About 2,403 people live here, or 41 per square mile. The median resident is 41.1 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $48,472 a year, 40% below the national median of $80,734. 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $73,300, or 1.5 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 69% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $498 a month.

10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 26.3 minutes each way, and 5% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in sales, management and healthcare.

How 72354 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Unemployment rate7.9%
86th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · AR 4.9%107th of 549 in AR
Housing vacancy13.6%
84th
U.S. 10.1% · AR 13.5%338th of 545 in AR
Healthcare workers12.3%
83rd
U.S. 9.7% · AR 10.5%135th of 549 in AR
Government workers18%
76th
U.S. 14.5% · AR 15.2%201st of 549 in AR
Income inequality (Gini)0.469
75th
U.S. 0.483 · AR 0.479139th of 542 in AR
Uninsured rate9.6%
69th
U.S. 8.4% · AR 9%186th of 548 in AR
Poverty rate14.3%
67th
U.S. 12.5% · AR 16%315th of 545 in AR
Median age41.1
66th
U.S. 38.9 · AR 38.5313th of 550 in AR
Tech workers3.4%
60th
U.S. 3.8% · AR 2.5%59th of 549 in AR
Average commute26.3 min
52nd
U.S. 26.4 min · AR 22.5 min234th of 508 in AR
Homeownership rate69.2%
51st
U.S. 65.2% · AR 66.4%400th of 545 in AR
Residents under 1821.4%
43rd
U.S. 22% · AR 23.1%299th of 550 in AR
Diversity index43.8
41st
U.S. 61.4 · AR 51.2182nd of 550 in AR
Residents 65 and older15.2%
39th
U.S. 17.2% · AR 17.6%413th of 550 in AR
Veterans4.4%
31st
U.S. 6.2% · AR 7.4%439th of 550 in AR
Self-employed workers7.1%
21st
U.S. 10% · AR 10.4%393rd of 549 in AR
Foreign-born residents2.6%
16th
U.S. 14.1% · AR 5.4%160th of 550 in AR
Median earnings per worker$37,974
16th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · AR $41,934303rd of 542 in AR
Rent-burdened renters37.7%
12th
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · AR 44.8%312th of 498 in AR
Per capita income$25,358
9th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · AR $34,225378th of 550 in AR
Broadband access83.5%
9th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · AR 86.7%268th of 545 in AR
Median household income$48,472
8th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · AR $60,773317th of 495 in AR
Work from home5.1%
8th
U.S. 15.1% · AR 8.8%267th of 549 in AR
Population density41/sq mi
6th
U.S. 95/sq mi · AR 59/sq mi204th of 550 in AR
Population2,403
4th
U.S. 334,922,499 · AR 3,049,391223rd of 550 in AR
Bachelor's degree or higher10.3%
3rd
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · AR 25.7%419th of 549 in AR
Median home value$73,300
1st
U.S. $332,700 · AR $188,000460th of 509 in AR
Median gross rent$498
1st
U.S. $1,413 · AR $947374th of 395 in AR

Measure	72354	Poinsett	AR	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in AR
Unemployment rateWeakness	7.9%	6.4%	4.9%	5.2%	86th	107th of 549
Housing vacancy	13.6%	15.9%	13.5%	10.1%	84th	338th of 545
Healthcare workers	12.3%	10%	10.5%	9.7%	83rd	135th of 549
Government workers	18%	15.6%	15.2%	14.5%	76th	201st of 549
Income inequality (Gini)	0.469	0.471	0.479	0.483	75th	139th of 542
Uninsured rate	9.6%	8.7%	9%	8.4%	69th	186th of 548
Poverty rate	14.3%	20.1%	16%	12.5%	67th	315th of 545
Median age	41.1	40	38.5	38.9	66th	313th of 550
Tech workers	3.4%	1.3%	2.5%	3.8%	60th	59th of 549
Average commute	26.3 min	24.3 min	22.5 min	26.4 min	52nd	234th of 508
Homeownership rate	69.2%	64.4%	66.4%	65.2%	51st	400th of 545
Residents under 18	21.4%	24.2%	23.1%	22%	43rd	299th of 550
Diversity index	43.8	28.3	51.2	61.4	41st	182nd of 550
Residents 65 and older	15.2%	18.5%	17.6%	17.2%	39th	413th of 550
Veterans	4.4%	5.1%	7.4%	6.2%	31st	439th of 550
Self-employed workers	7.1%	11.1%	10.4%	10%	21st	393rd of 549
Foreign-born residents	2.6%	1.1%	5.4%	14.1%	16th	160th of 550
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$37,974	$37,569	$41,934	$49,666	16th	303rd of 542
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	37.7%	48.9%	44.8%	51.1%	12th	312th of 498
Per capita incomeWeakness	$25,358	$25,536	$34,225	$44,673	9th	378th of 550
Broadband accessWeakness	83.5%	80.9%	86.7%	91%	9th	268th of 545
Median household incomeWeakness	$48,472	$46,707	$60,773	$80,734	8th	317th of 495
Work from home	5.1%	3.9%	8.8%	15.1%	8th	267th of 549
Population density	41/sq mi	30/sq mi	59/sq mi	95/sq mi	6th	204th of 550
Population	2,403	22,543	3,049,391	334,922,499	4th	223rd of 550
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	10.3%	11.4%	25.7%	35.7%	3rd	419th of 549
Median home value	$73,300	$103,000	$188,000	$332,700	1st	460th of 509
Median gross rent	$498	$619	$947	$1,413	1st	374th of 395

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

Under 5

15%

5–17

11%

18–24

25–34

16%

35–44

14%

45–54

13%

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

41.1

Under 18

21.4%

65 and over

15.2%

Race and ethnicity

White73%
Black9%
Hispanic10%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial7%

Diversity index

43.8

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

2.6%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

64.2%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

92%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 859
Average household size: 2.8
Family households: 67.1%
Married couples: 44.8%
Living alone: 29.3%
Veterans (of adults): 4.4%
Male / female: 50% / 50%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

22%

$25–50k

29%

$50–75k

18%

$75–100k

13%

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

72354

$48,472

Poinsett Co.

$46,707

Arkansas

$60,773

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$25,358

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

14.3%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

10.8%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.469

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

72354

$73,300

Poinsett Co.

$103,000

Arkansas

$188,000

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

72354

$498

Poinsett Co.

$619

Arkansas

$947

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

79%

2–4 units

12%

5–19 units

20+ units

0.4%

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 994
Owner-occupied: 69.2%
Vacant: 13.6%
Median year built: 1973
Median rooms: 5.2
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 37.7%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 13%
Home value to income: 1.5× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

81%

Carpooled

10%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

19%

10–19

20%

20–29

10%

30–44

26%

45–59

20%

60+

Average commute

26.3 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

7.9%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

50.3%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Sales

14%

Management

13%

Healthcare

12%

Transportation and moving

11%

Construction and repair

Cleaning and personal care

Office and admin

Production

Food service

Computer and math

Business and finance

Education

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

0.5%

Engineering and science

Police and fire

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Retail

16%

Manufacturing

14%

Health care and social assistance

14%

Education

Restaurants and hotels

Agriculture and mining

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Other services

Construction

Professional and technical services

Admin, support and management

Wholesale

Finance, insurance and real estate

Public administration

Information

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$37,974

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

7.1%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

18%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

5.1%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	72354	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$46,453	$74,888
Service	$24,651	$26,804
Sales and office	$15,313	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$40,694	$49,199
Production and transportation	$38,583	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

19%

High school

46%

Some college

19%

Associate's

Bachelor's

10%

Graduate

0.4%

High school graduate or higher: 81%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 10.3%
Graduate or professional degree: 0.4%
Households with broadband: 83.5%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 59.1%
No internet access: 11.9%
Without health insurance: 9.6%
Limited-English households: 1.2%

Geography

City (USPS): Lepanto
State: Arkansas
County: Poinsett County
Center point: 35.6423° N, 90.3126° W
Land area: 59 sq mi
Water area: 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

72354 spans 2 counties

Poinsett County78% of land
Mississippi County22% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

Lepanto3% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 72354

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
72377	Rivervale, AR	2.8 mi	32	—	—
72391	West Ridge, AR	3.4 mi	44	—	—
72419	Caraway, AR	7 mi	1,394	$41,017	$93,300
72330	Dyess, AR	7.1 mi	464	$38,500	$90,300
72365	Marked Tree, AR	8.1 mi	2,618	$47,344	$81,100
72428	Etowah, AR	8.7 mi	115	—	$83,800
72351	Keiser, AR	12 mi	828	$55,964	$97,500
72313	Bassett, AR	12 mi	0	—	—
72386	Tyronza, AR	13 mi	1,304	$46,723	$86,100
72472	Trumann, AR	14 mi	8,708	$40,529	$113,500
72414	Black Oak, AR	14 mi	227	$60,833	$92,500
72350	Joiner, AR	14 mi	988	$38,580	$78,000

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Questions about 72354

What city is zip code 72354?

72354 is assigned to Lepanto, Arkansas. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 72354 in?

72354 is mostly in Poinsett County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 72354?

About 2,403 people live in 72354, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 72354 in?

72354 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 72354?

The median household income in 72354 is $48,472.

What zip codes are near 72354?

The closest zip codes to 72354 are 72377, 72391, 72419, 72330, 72365.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 72354, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.