72065 ZIP Code — Hensley, AR

Saline County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72065 is located in Hensley, Arkansas, within Saline County. It covers approximately 62.59 square miles and serves a population of 5,853 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 501.

About ZIP code 72065

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $165,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.

Median household income is $65,426. 32% 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 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 72065 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

5,853

population

62.59

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72065 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72065

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72065. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hensley	Acceptable
Hensley	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72206 Little Rock (7.2 mi) 72103 Mabelvale (7.8 mi) 72132 Redfield (8.3 mi) 72209 Little Rock (12 mi) 72011 Bauxite (12.2 mi) 72079 Jefferson (12.4 mi) 72204 Little Rock (13.9 mi) 72022 Bryant (14 mi) 72022 Bryant (14 mi) 72201 Little Rock (15.5 mi) 72202 Little Rock (15.9 mi) 72205 Little Rock (16 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,853
Population density	94 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	125

Geography
Land area	62.59 sq mi
Water area	1.53 sq mi
Latitude	34.5222
Longitude	-92.2663
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	33.0%	37.8%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	41.1%	34.4%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	22.9%	23.5%	15.7%
Over $200k	3.0%	4.3%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

5,853

Population

People per sq mi

37.3

Median age

$65,426

Median household income

$29,132

Per capita income

$165,200

Median home value

$877

Median monthly rent

72.3%

Home ownership

14.3%

Poverty rate

5.9%

Unemployment

1,768

Housing units

19.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

203

Under 5

211

168

5–9

175

164

10–14

170

161

15–19

167

259

20–24

270

415

25–34

431

313

35–44

326

426

45–54

443

243

55–59

253

189

60–64

196

240

65–74

250

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,260	21.5%
18 and over	4,593	78.5%
65 and over	670	11.4%
Median age	37.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 80.2%

Black or African American 11.2%

Hispanic or Latino 3.2%

Two or more races 2.4%

Other race 1.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%

Asian 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	4,847	80.2%
Black or African American	678	11.2%
Hispanic or Latino	193	3.2%
Two or more races	144	2.4%
Other race	99	1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	50	0.8%
Asian	35	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	33.0%	37.8%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	41.1%	34.4%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	22.9%	23.5%	15.7%
Over $200k	3.0%	4.3%	4.0%

Under $10k 9.6%

$10k–$15k 4.8%

$15k–$25k 6.9%

$25k–$35k 1.5%

$35k–$50k 15.3%

$50k–$75k 18.9%

$75k–$100k 10.6%

$100k–$150k 18.7%

$150k–$200k 9.6%

$200k+ 3.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.6%
$10k–$15k	4.8%
$15k–$25k	6.9%
$25k–$35k	1.5%
$35k–$50k	15.3%
$50k–$75k	18.9%
$75k–$100k	10.6%
$100k–$150k	18.7%
$150k–$200k	9.6%
$200k+	3.9%
Median income	$65,426

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.3%

$50k–$100k 8.6%

$100k–$150k 19.5%

$150k–$200k 24.2%

$200k–$300k 20.8%

$300k–$500k 11.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$165,200
Median rent / month	$877
Owner occupied	72.3%
Renter occupied	27.7%
Vacant	13.8%
Single-family detached	61.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.7%
Mobile homes	28.5%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.89

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.6%
2010–2019	22.9%
2000–2009	21.6%
1990–1999	17.1%
1980–1989	16.1%
1970–1979	10.3%
1960–1969	2.2%
1950–1959	4.4%
1940–1949	1.6%
1939 or earlier	2.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.8%
1 bedroom	3.6%
2 bedrooms	16.5%
3 bedrooms	61.8%
4 bedrooms	13.4%
5+ bedrooms	4.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.5%
1 vehicle	29.2%
2 vehicles	43.6%
3 or more	21.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.9%
Electricity	89.8%
Propane / LP gas	2.9%
Wood	1.4%
No fuel used	1.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,007	50.3%
Cohabiting couple	91	4.5%
Male householder, no spouse	363	18.1%
Female householder, no spouse	540	27.0%
Households with children under 18	709	35.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	462	23.1%
Average household size	2.92

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.0%	28.1%
Married	49.2%	47.8%
Separated	0.9%	1.1%
Widowed	0.7%	10.4%
Divorced	13.3%	12.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.5%

Some HS, no diploma 7.1%

HS graduate 42.8%

Some college, no degree 17.3%

Associate's degree 8.6%

Bachelor's degree 13.2%

Graduate / professional 6.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.4%
Bachelor's or higher	19.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	23	2.2%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	610	57.3%
High school	219	20.6%
College / grad school	213	20.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.0%

Retail trade 19.5%

Manufacturing 9.2%

Other services 7.9%

Transportation & utilities 7.1%

Professional & management 7.0%

Public administration 6.8%

Construction 5.8%

Finance & real estate 4.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.4%

Wholesale trade 1.7%

Information 1.7%

Agriculture & mining 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.6%
Service	9.2%
Sales & office	25.8%
Natural resources & construction	11.8%
Production & transportation	19.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.6%
Government	18.8%
Self-employed	2.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.3%
Carpool	15.2%
Public transit	0.1%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	5.3%
Other means	2.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.9

Poverty

All people 14.3%

Under 18 years 21.4%

18 and over 12.5%

Married-couple families 9.5%

Female-led households 8.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.4%
Retirement income	22.5%
Supplemental Security	5.7%
Cash public assistance	1.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.4%
High blood pressure	37.0%
High cholesterol	36.5%
Diabetes	11.1%
Heart disease	6.6%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	25.4%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	7.5%
Cancer	6.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.6%
Binge drinking	15.8%
No physical activity	28.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.1%
Depression	24.1%
Fair or poor health	17.7%
Poor mental health	16.3%
Poor physical health	12.2%
No health insurance	13.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.6%
Visited dentist	60.2%
Cholesterol screening	88.7%
Teeth loss	17.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	488	10.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.6%
Under 18	4.1%
18–64 years	22.7%
65 and over	30.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.3%
Public insurance	35.1%
No insurance	6.7%
Uninsured under 19	3.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,439	92.9%
Spanish	139	2.6%
Other Indo-European	120	2.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	19	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,709	97.5%
Born in same state	5,678	97.0%
Born in different state	4,595	78.5%
Foreign born	31	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	144	2.5%
Not a US citizen	42	29.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	631	10.8%
Italian	629	10.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	609	10.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.2%
Internet access	95.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72065

What city is ZIP code 72065 in?

ZIP code 72065 is primarily assigned to Hensley, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72065 in?

ZIP code 72065 falls within Saline County, Arkansas.

Does ZIP code 72065 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 72065 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 72065?

The median home value in ZIP code 72065 is $165,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 72065?

ZIP code 72065 has an estimated population of 5,853 residents, with a density of 94 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 72065?

The median household income in ZIP code 72065 is $65,426, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 72065 in?

ZIP code 72065 observes the CST timezone.