72045 ZIP Code — El Paso, AR

White County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72045 is located in El Paso, Arkansas, within White County. It covers approximately 41.99 square miles and serves a population of 1,234 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 501/870.

About ZIP code 72045

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $132,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $68,750. 51% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with construction as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 38 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks. 17% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 34%.

Overall, ZIP code 72045 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,234

population

41.99

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72045 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72045

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72045. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
El Paso	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72012 Beebe (8.2 mi) 72136 Romance (8.3 mi) 72111 Mount Vernon (9.1 mi) 72173 Vilonia (9.4 mi) 72007 Austin (10 mi) 72023 Cabot (12.6 mi) 72047 Enola (12.7 mi) 72102 Mc Rae (12.8 mi) 72176 Ward (13 mi) 72137 Rose Bud (15.3 mi) 72076 Jacksonville (15.5 mi) 72099 Little Rock Air Force Base (15.7 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,234
Population density	29 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	145

Geography
Land area	41.99 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	35.1240
Longitude	-92.0522
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	501/870

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.4%	55.7%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	39.5%	27.7%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	5.7%	13.9%	15.7%
Over $200k	1.3%	2.7%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,234

Population

People per sq mi

51.0

Median age

$68,750

Median household income

$30,246

Per capita income

$132,200

Median home value

$941

Median monthly rent

85.5%

Home ownership

1.9%

Poverty rate

2.4%

Unemployment

562

Housing units

22.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

218

45–54

227

55–59

60–64

65–74

108

75–84

112

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	147	11.9%
18 and over	1,087	88.1%
65 and over	363	29.4%
Median age	51.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.9%

Two or more races 4.2%

Hispanic or Latino 3.9%

Group	Count	%
White	1,180	91.9%
Two or more races	54	4.2%
Hispanic or Latino	50	3.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.4%	55.7%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	39.5%	27.7%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	5.7%	13.9%	15.7%
Over $200k	1.3%	2.7%	4.0%

$15k–$25k 8.5%

$25k–$35k 2.3%

$35k–$50k 19.0%

$50k–$75k 44.1%

$75k–$100k 17.1%

$150k–$200k 6.6%

$200k+ 2.4%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	8.5%
$25k–$35k	2.3%
$35k–$50k	19.0%
$50k–$75k	44.1%
$75k–$100k	17.1%
$150k–$200k	6.6%
$200k+	2.4%
Median income	$68,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.9%

$50k–$100k 38.1%

$100k–$150k 20.7%

$150k–$200k 12.3%

$200k–$300k 20.3%

$1M+ 2.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$132,200
Median rent / month	$941
Owner occupied	85.5%
Renter occupied	14.5%
Vacant	16.9%
Single-family detached	46.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	53.1%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.21

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	13.1%
2000–2009	19.7%
1990–1999	30.2%
1980–1989	15.3%
1970–1979	3.6%
1960–1969	13.6%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	4.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	10.6%
2 bedrooms	21.9%
3 bedrooms	44.3%
4 bedrooms	21.4%
5+ bedrooms	1.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.0%
1 vehicle	32.0%
2 vehicles	36.2%
3 or more	27.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	8.1%
Electricity	67.4%
Propane / LP gas	19.6%
Wood	4.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	281	52.9%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	42	7.9%
Female householder, no spouse	208	39.2%
Households with children under 18	72	13.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	240	45.2%
Average household size	2.32

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	15.6%	3.5%
Married	47.4%	53.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	1.4%	19.7%
Divorced	35.5%	23.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.4%

Some HS, no diploma 10.7%

HS graduate 47.1%

Some college, no degree 12.8%

Associate's degree 1.9%

Bachelor's degree 10.0%

Graduate / professional 12.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.9%
Bachelor's or higher	22.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	17	16.5%
High school	9	8.7%
College / grad school	77	74.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Transportation & utilities 39.0%

Construction 26.7%

Retail trade 14.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.1%

Other services 4.2%

Education & healthcare 2.7%

Public administration 2.7%

Professional & management 2.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.6%
Service	12.7%
Sales & office	17.3%
Natural resources & construction	26.7%
Production & transportation	7.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.0%
Government	5.4%
Self-employed	23.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	97.1%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	2.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	38.3

Poverty

All people 1.9%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 2.1%

Married-couple families 3.9%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	50.8%
Retirement income	8.9%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.8%
High blood pressure	37.5%
High cholesterol	39.3%
Diabetes	11.0%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	27.2%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	8.5%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.8%
Binge drinking	15.5%
No physical activity	28.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.9%
Depression	26.0%
Fair or poor health	17.4%
Poor mental health	16.0%
Poor physical health	12.5%
No health insurance	13.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.6%
Visited dentist	58.4%
Cholesterol screening	88.7%
Teeth loss	17.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	75	6.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	33.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	27.9%
65 and over	59.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.0%
Public insurance	32.6%
No insurance	16.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,113	90.2%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,224	99.2%
Born in same state	1,210	98.1%
Born in different state	697	56.5%
Foreign born	14	1.1%
Naturalized citizen	10	0.8%
Not a US citizen	10	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	238	19.3%
Italian	225	18.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	103	8.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.0%
Internet access	96.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72045

What city is ZIP code 72045 in?

ZIP code 72045 is primarily assigned to El Paso, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72045 in?

ZIP code 72045 falls within White County, Arkansas.

Does ZIP code 72045 have an older population?

29% of residents in ZIP code 72045 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 72045 have a large retiree population?

51% of households in ZIP code 72045 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 72045 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 72045 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 72045?

The median home value in ZIP code 72045 is $132,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 72045 in?

ZIP code 72045 observes the CST timezone.