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Poinsett County
Lepanto, AR
72354
72354 ZIP Code — Lepanto, AR
Poinsett County, Arkansas
ZIP code 72354 is located in
Lepanto ,
Arkansas ,
within Poinsett County .
It covers approximately 59.24 square miles and serves a population of
2,255 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 870 .
About ZIP code 72354
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $68,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 67%.
The gap between median ($41,753) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 49% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 25%.
Overall, ZIP code 72354 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
2,255
Population density
38 / sq mi
State FIPS
05
County FIPS
111
Geography
Land area
59.24 sq mi
Water area
0.08 sq mi
Latitude
35.6127
Longitude
-90.2938
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
870
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
62.2%
58.9%
50.4%
$50k – $100k
27.1%
30.2%
29.9%
$100k – $200k
9.3%
10.0%
15.7%
Over $200k
1.3%
0.9%
4.0%
Demographics & statistics
$41,753
Median household income
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 399 17.7% 18 and over 1,856 82.3% 65 and over 487 21.6% Median age 44.6 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
6.1%
Group Count % White 1,754 71.5% Two or more races 340 13.9% Hispanic or Latino 197 8% Black or African American 150 6.1% Other race 11 0.4%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
62.2%
58.9%
50.4%
$50k – $100k
27.1%
30.2%
29.9%
$100k – $200k
9.3%
10.0%
15.7%
Over $200k
1.3%
0.9%
4.0%
Range % of households Under $10k 8.0% $10k–$15k 6.5% $15k–$25k 10.3% $25k–$35k 13.1% $35k–$50k 23.5% $50k–$75k 18.7% $75k–$100k 4.6% $100k–$150k 8.9% $150k–$200k 0.1% $200k+ 6.2% Median income $41,753
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $68,800 Median rent / month $561 Owner occupied 67.0% Renter occupied 33.0% Vacant 18.5% Single-family detached 71.4% Large apartment buildings 0.9% Mobile homes 16.4% Median rooms 5.0 Avg household size (owned) 2.54
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.5% 2010–2019 13.1% 2000–2009 5.0% 1990–1999 11.6% 1980–1989 14.4% 1970–1979 12.7% 1960–1969 15.5% 1950–1959 15.7% 1940–1949 8.4% 1939 or earlier 3.1%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 1.1% 1 bedroom 8.0% 2 bedrooms 25.5% 3 bedrooms 52.6% 4 bedrooms 12.0% 5+ bedrooms 0.7%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 7.2% 1 vehicle 43.0% 2 vehicles 40.3% 3 or more 9.5%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 52.3% Electricity 42.4% Propane / LP gas 4.5% No fuel used 0.8%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 400 46.5% Cohabiting couple 47 5.5% Male householder, no spouse 174 20.2% Female householder, no spouse 240 27.9% Households with children under 18 212 24.6% Households with seniors (65+) 325 37.7% Average household size 2.62
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 38.3% 22.5% Married 45.6% 50.3% Separated 0.8% 0.9% Widowed 6.6% 8.4% Divorced 8.6% 17.9%
Education
Less than 9th grade
11.4%
Some HS, no diploma
11.9%
Some college, no degree
15.9%
Graduate / professional
1.0%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 76.7% Bachelor's or higher 9.9%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 34 8.0% Kindergarten 15 3.5% Elementary school 168 39.3% High school 170 39.8% College / grad school 40 9.4%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.7%
Transportation & utilities
9.1%
Agriculture & mining
8.6%
Professional & management
6.4%
Finance & real estate
4.4%
Public administration
3.7%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 27.1% Service 23.2% Sales & office 19.9% Natural resources & construction 10.4% Production & transportation 19.4%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 81.3% Government 13.8% Self-employed 4.9% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 83.9% Carpool 8.0% Public transit 0.0% Walk 2.0% Work from home 6.1% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 25.4
Poverty
Married-couple families
7.0%
Female-led households
32.8%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 49.2% Retirement income 21.4% Supplemental Security 6.3% Cash public assistance 4.6% Food stamps / SNAP 10.0%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 41.6% High blood pressure 42.2% High cholesterol 39.8% Diabetes 13.2% Heart disease 8.5% Stroke 4.1% Asthma 10.6% Arthritis 29.4% Kidney disease 3.5% Pulmonary disease 10.8% Cancer 6.7%
Behavior / access % Smoking 26.2% Binge drinking 14.1% No physical activity 34.5% Less than 7 hrs sleep 33.3% Depression 27.2% Fair or poor health 24.0% Poor mental health 18.2% Poor physical health 15.5% No health insurance 17.0% Visited doctor (checkup) 76.5% Visited dentist 47.1% Cholesterol screening 86.6% Teeth loss 23.5%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 118 6.4%
Disability % Any disability 24.7% Under 18 1.3% 18–64 years 27.3% 65 and over 36.8%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 26.0% Public insurance 65.7% No insurance 13.7% Uninsured under 19 3.7%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 2,125 94.2% Spanish 11 0.5% Other Indo-European 11 0.5% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 2,209 98.0% Born in same state 2,209 98.0% Born in different state 1,584 70.2% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 46 2.0% Not a US citizen 13 28.3%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 442 19.6% French 312 13.8% Italian 81 3.6%
Ancestry Count % English 14 0.6% Polish 5 0.2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 38.2% Internet access 82.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72354
What city is ZIP code 72354 in?
ZIP code 72354 is primarily assigned to Lepanto, Arkansas.
What county is ZIP code 72354 in?
ZIP code 72354 falls within Poinsett County, Arkansas.
Does ZIP code 72354 have a large retiree population?
49% of households in ZIP code 72354 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 72354?
10% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72354?
15% of residents in ZIP code 72354 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 72354?
The median home value in ZIP code 72354 is $68,800.
What timezone is ZIP code 72354 in?
ZIP code 72354 observes the CST timezone.
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