72046 ZIP Code — England, AR

Lonoke County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72046 is located in England, Arkansas, within Lonoke County. It covers approximately 232.83 square miles and serves a population of 4,100 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 501.

About ZIP code 72046

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $105,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 67%.

Median household income is $56,875. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. 35% 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 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 72046 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,100

population

232.83

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72046 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72046

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72046. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
England	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72168 Tucker (7.2 mi) 72072 Humnoke (12 mi) 72152 Sherrill (13.6 mi) 72142 Scott (13.8 mi) 72175 Wabbaseka (14.1 mi) 72132 Redfield (14.8 mi) 72079 Jefferson (15.5 mi) 72086 Lonoke (17.8 mi) 72024 Carlisle (18 mi) 72206 Little Rock (18.6 mi) 72065 Hensley (18.6 mi) 72073 Humphrey (19.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,100
Population density	18 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	085

Geography
Land area	232.83 sq mi
Water area	7.87 sq mi
Latitude	34.5432
Longitude	-91.9408
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	501

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.9%	41.8%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	36.4%	34.5%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	7.0%	20.3%	15.7%
Over $200k	5.7%	3.4%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

4,100

Population

People per sq mi

44.7

Median age

$56,875

Median household income

$33,644

Per capita income

$105,200

Median home value

$765

Median monthly rent

67.1%

Home ownership

19.1%

Poverty rate

3.8%

Unemployment

1,347

Housing units

17.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

127

Under 5

125

5–9

149

10–14

146

118

15–19

115

20–24

241

25–34

236

252

35–44

246

250

45–54

245

159

55–59

156

230

60–64

224

244

65–74

238

121

75–84

118

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	914	22.3%
18 and over	3,186	77.7%
65 and over	769	18.8%
Median age	44.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 63.9%

Black or African American 21.4%

Hispanic or Latino 5%

Other race 4.8%

Two or more races 3.6%

Asian 0.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	2,757	63.9%
Black or African American	925	21.4%
Hispanic or Latino	216	5%
Other race	209	4.8%
Two or more races	156	3.6%
Asian	27	0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	26	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.9%	41.8%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	36.4%	34.5%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	7.0%	20.3%	15.7%
Over $200k	5.7%	3.4%	4.0%

Under $10k 2.1%

$10k–$15k 8.9%

$15k–$25k 9.2%

$25k–$35k 10.9%

$35k–$50k 10.8%

$50k–$75k 19.7%

$75k–$100k 14.7%

$100k–$150k 14.3%

$150k–$200k 3.7%

$200k+ 5.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.1%
$10k–$15k	8.9%
$15k–$25k	9.2%
$25k–$35k	10.9%
$35k–$50k	10.8%
$50k–$75k	19.7%
$75k–$100k	14.7%
$100k–$150k	14.3%
$150k–$200k	3.7%
$200k+	5.6%
Median income	$56,875

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.5%

$50k–$100k 38.5%

$100k–$150k 17.5%

$150k–$200k 13.2%

$200k–$300k 15.4%

$300k–$500k 5.5%

$500k–$1M 0.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$105,200
Median rent / month	$765
Owner occupied	67.1%
Renter occupied	32.9%
Vacant	12.5%
Single-family detached	81.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	10.4%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.41

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	8.5%
2000–2009	6.8%
1990–1999	16.6%
1980–1989	13.5%
1970–1979	9.8%
1960–1969	9.8%
1950–1959	14.5%
1940–1949	12.3%
1939 or earlier	7.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.6%
1 bedroom	4.4%
2 bedrooms	23.8%
3 bedrooms	54.6%
4 bedrooms	13.5%
5+ bedrooms	2.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.5%
1 vehicle	40.4%
2 vehicles	37.9%
3 or more	17.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	45.2%
Electricity	49.7%
Propane / LP gas	1.9%
Wood	2.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	825	49.8%
Cohabiting couple	42	2.5%
Male householder, no spouse	341	20.6%
Female householder, no spouse	447	27.0%
Households with children under 18	444	26.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	575	34.7%
Average household size	2.44

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.7%	22.6%
Married	51.0%	53.3%
Separated	0.6%	2.7%
Widowed	3.3%	8.9%
Divorced	17.3%	12.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.8%

Some HS, no diploma 6.6%

HS graduate 42.7%

Some college, no degree 21.3%

Associate's degree 5.0%

Bachelor's degree 12.9%

Graduate / professional 4.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.6%
Bachelor's or higher	17.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	84	9.7%
Kindergarten	33	3.8%
Elementary school	326	37.7%
High school	266	30.8%
College / grad school	155	17.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.5%

Agriculture & mining 15.8%

Retail trade 11.4%

Other services 6.9%

Public administration 6.8%

Professional & management 6.5%

Manufacturing 6.1%

Wholesale trade 5.4%

Transportation & utilities 5.3%

Construction 5.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.9%

Finance & real estate 4.4%

Information 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.8%
Service	17.1%
Sales & office	22.7%
Natural resources & construction	18.8%
Production & transportation	12.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.1%
Government	18.8%
Self-employed	8.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.3%
Carpool	13.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.6%
Work from home	2.1%
Other means	1.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.8

Poverty

All people 19.1%

Under 18 years 30.9%

18 and over 15.8%

Married-couple families 13.0%

Female-led households 9.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.6%
Retirement income	26.6%
Supplemental Security	7.1%
Cash public assistance	3.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.4%
High blood pressure	44.8%
High cholesterol	39.0%
Diabetes	15.5%
Heart disease	9.1%
Stroke	4.6%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	30.3%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	10.4%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.5%
Binge drinking	13.0%
No physical activity	35.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.5%
Depression	23.9%
Fair or poor health	24.7%
Poor mental health	17.0%
Poor physical health	15.3%
No health insurance	16.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.0%
Visited dentist	51.7%
Cholesterol screening	88.3%
Teeth loss	23.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	204	6.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.0%
Under 18	5.8%
18–64 years	18.3%
65 and over	49.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.5%
Public insurance	44.2%
No insurance	11.1%
Uninsured under 19	3.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,848	93.9%
Spanish	154	4.0%
Other Indo-European	149	3.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	5	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,935	96.0%
Born in same state	3,924	95.7%
Born in different state	3,081	75.1%
Foreign born	11	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	165	4.0%
Not a US citizen	34	20.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	489	11.9%
Arab	418	10.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	184	4.5%
English	16	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.4%
Internet access	84.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72046

What city is ZIP code 72046 in?

ZIP code 72046 is primarily assigned to England, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72046 in?

ZIP code 72046 falls within Lonoke County, Arkansas.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72046?

19% of residents in ZIP code 72046 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 72046?

The median home value in ZIP code 72046 is $105,200.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 72046?

Health data for ZIP code 72046 shows elevated rates of diabetes (16%) and smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the population of ZIP code 72046?

ZIP code 72046 has an estimated population of 4,100 residents, with a density of 18 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 72046 in?

ZIP code 72046 observes the CST timezone.