72024 ZIP Code — Carlisle, AR

Lonoke County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72024 is located in Carlisle, Arkansas, within Lonoke County. It covers approximately 189.96 square miles and serves a population of 4,068 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 72024

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $123,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $53,569. 43% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 22%.

Overall, ZIP code 72024 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,068

population

189.96

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72024 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72024

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72024. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Carlisle	Acceptable
Carlisle	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72064 Hazen (8.2 mi) 72086 Lonoke (10.1 mi) 72041 De Valls Bluff (12 mi) 72017 Biscoe (13.5 mi) 72072 Humnoke (14.9 mi) 72046 England (18 mi) 72176 Ward (18.9 mi) 72142 Scott (19 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,068
Population density	21 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	085

Geography
Land area	189.96 sq mi
Water area	5.55 sq mi
Latitude	34.7458
Longitude	-91.7423
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	870

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.1%	41.8%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	36.0%	34.5%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	10.0%	20.3%	15.7%
Over $200k	2.8%	3.4%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

4,068

Population

People per sq mi

41.6

Median age

$53,569

Median household income

$31,417

Per capita income

$123,300

Median home value

$691

Median monthly rent

84.7%

Home ownership

11.1%

Poverty rate

4.2%

Unemployment

1,573

Housing units

13.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

136

5–9

142

259

10–14

273

102

15–19

108

20–24

190

25–34

199

262

35–44

276

209

45–54

220

142

55–59

150

126

60–64

132

224

65–74

236

116

75–84

123

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,143	28.1%
18 and over	2,925	71.9%
65 and over	853	21.0%
Median age	41.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.7%

Black or African American 7.6%

Two or more races 3.1%

Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	3,620	88.7%
Black or African American	311	7.6%
Two or more races	126	3.1%
Hispanic or Latino	12	0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	11	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.1%	41.8%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	36.0%	34.5%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	10.0%	20.3%	15.7%
Over $200k	2.8%	3.4%	4.0%

Under $10k 4.0%

$10k–$15k 3.1%

$15k–$25k 11.8%

$25k–$35k 11.2%

$35k–$50k 15.8%

$50k–$75k 19.9%

$75k–$100k 14.2%

$100k–$150k 10.1%

$150k–$200k 4.7%

$200k+ 5.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.0%
$10k–$15k	3.1%
$15k–$25k	11.8%
$25k–$35k	11.2%
$35k–$50k	15.8%
$50k–$75k	19.9%
$75k–$100k	14.2%
$100k–$150k	10.1%
$150k–$200k	4.7%
$200k+	5.2%
Median income	$53,569

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.5%

$50k–$100k 25.2%

$100k–$150k 24.2%

$150k–$200k 21.5%

$200k–$300k 6.5%

$300k–$500k 11.8%

$1M+ 0.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$123,300
Median rent / month	$691
Owner occupied	84.7%
Renter occupied	15.3%
Vacant	15.1%
Single-family detached	74.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.2%
Mobile homes	17.1%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.66

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	11.8%
2000–2009	13.8%
1990–1999	12.2%
1980–1989	10.5%
1970–1979	24.0%
1960–1969	13.9%
1950–1959	6.8%
1940–1949	0.7%
1939 or earlier	6.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	8.9%
2 bedrooms	21.5%
3 bedrooms	45.8%
4 bedrooms	20.2%
5+ bedrooms	3.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.5%
1 vehicle	26.6%
2 vehicles	39.8%
3 or more	25.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	27.2%
Electricity	59.6%
Propane / LP gas	7.5%
Wood	5.0%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	756	49.3%
Cohabiting couple	4	0.3%
Male householder, no spouse	198	12.9%
Female householder, no spouse	577	37.6%
Households with children under 18	578	37.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	586	38.2%
Average household size	2.60

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	20.3%	19.6%
Married	60.6%	52.4%
Separated	1.0%	2.9%
Widowed	6.3%	15.3%
Divorced	11.7%	9.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.9%

Some HS, no diploma 6.6%

HS graduate 59.2%

Some college, no degree 11.7%

Associate's degree 7.2%

Bachelor's degree 7.8%

Graduate / professional 5.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.4%
Bachelor's or higher	13.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	88	7.9%
Kindergarten	85	7.6%
Elementary school	646	57.7%
High school	213	19.0%
College / grad school	87	7.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 22.9%

Education & healthcare 14.0%

Construction 13.6%

Transportation & utilities 13.1%

Professional & management 6.0%

Finance & real estate 5.6%

Agriculture & mining 5.5%

Wholesale trade 4.6%

Manufacturing 4.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.3%

Other services 2.5%

Public administration 2.2%

Information 2.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.1%
Service	9.9%
Sales & office	34.3%
Natural resources & construction	20.2%
Production & transportation	7.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	87.2%
Government	5.1%
Self-employed	6.6%
Unpaid family workers	1.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.2%
Carpool	12.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.2%
Work from home	11.0%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.7

Poverty

All people 11.1%

Under 18 years 19.7%

18 and over 7.7%

Married-couple families 2.8%

Female-led households 13.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.1%
Retirement income	20.0%
Supplemental Security	1.3%
Cash public assistance	1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.9%
High blood pressure	40.9%
High cholesterol	38.1%
Diabetes	12.9%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	28.7%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	9.4%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.0%
Binge drinking	14.4%
No physical activity	32.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.8%
Depression	23.9%
Fair or poor health	20.7%
Poor mental health	16.2%
Poor physical health	13.6%
No health insurance	14.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.1%
Visited dentist	55.7%
Cholesterol screening	88.2%
Teeth loss	19.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	301	10.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.2%
Under 18	4.2%
18–64 years	22.6%
65 and over	46.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	57.4%
Public insurance	56.8%
No insurance	7.6%
Uninsured under 19	10.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,900	95.9%
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)	4,068	100.0%
Born in same state	4,034	99.2%
Born in different state	3,292	80.9%
Foreign born	34	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	566	13.9%
French	435	10.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	273	6.7%
English	64	1.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.7%
Internet access	86.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72024

What city is ZIP code 72024 in?

ZIP code 72024 is primarily assigned to Carlisle, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72024 in?

ZIP code 72024 falls within Lonoke County, Arkansas.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 72024?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 72024 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 72024 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 72024 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 72024 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 72024?

The median home value in ZIP code 72024 is $123,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 72024 in?

ZIP code 72024 observes the CST timezone.