72072 ZIP Code — Humnoke, AR

Lonoke County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72072 is located in Humnoke, Arkansas, within Lonoke County. It covers approximately 39.42 square miles and serves a population of 283 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 501.

About ZIP code 72072

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $107,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $42,045. 59% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 11% 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.

Overall, ZIP code 72072 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

283
population
39.42
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
72072 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 72072

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City Status
Humnoke Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
72175 Wabbaseka (9.6 mi) 72073 Humphrey (10.6 mi) 72046 England (12 mi) 72024 Carlisle (14.9 mi) 72168 Tucker (15.8 mi) 72041 De Valls Bluff (16.4 mi) 72064 Hazen (17.2 mi) 72004 Altheimer (18 mi) 72160 Stuttgart (18.7 mi) 72152 Sherrill (18.8 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 283
Population density 7 / sq mi
State FIPS 05
County FIPS 085
Geography
Land area 39.42 sq mi
Water area 4.08 sq mi
Latitude 34.5304
Longitude -91.7297
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 51.0% 41.8% 50.4%
$50k – $100k 38.9% 34.5% 29.9%
$100k – $200k 10.2% 20.3% 15.7%
Over $200k 0.0% 3.4% 4.0%

Demographics & statistics

283
Population
7
People per sq mi
54.4
Median age
$42,045
Median household income
$24,871
Per capita income
$107,500
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
91.2%
Home ownership
0.7%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
158
Housing units
11.2%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
3
Under 5
3
10
5–9
11
3
10–14
3
10
15–19
11
7
20–24
8
11
25–34
11
10
35–44
10
17
45–54
18
10
55–59
10
7
60–64
7
21
65–74
22
28
75–84
28
2
85+
2
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 184315.2%
18 and over24084.8%
65 and over10336.4%
Median age54.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.5%
Black or African American 2.5%
GroupCount%
White27697.5%
Black or African American72.5%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 51.0% 41.8% 50.4%
$50k – $100k 38.9% 34.5% 29.9%
$100k – $200k 10.2% 20.3% 15.7%
Over $200k 0.0% 3.4% 4.0%
$10k–$15k 1.5%
$15k–$25k 30.9%
$25k–$35k 11.0%
$35k–$50k 8.1%
$50k–$75k 30.1%
$75k–$100k 8.8%
$100k–$150k 8.1%
$150k–$200k 1.5%
Range% of households
$10k–$15k1.5%
$15k–$25k30.9%
$25k–$35k11.0%
$35k–$50k8.1%
$50k–$75k30.1%
$75k–$100k8.8%
$100k–$150k8.1%
$150k–$200k1.5%
Median income$42,045

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.9%
$50k–$100k 23.4%
$100k–$150k 46.8%
$150k–$200k 7.3%
$200k–$300k 4.0%
$300k–$500k 5.6%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$107,500
Median rent / month$0
Owner occupied91.2%
Renter occupied8.8%
Vacant20.0%
Single-family detached92.9%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes7.1%
Median rooms5.8
Avg household size (owned)2.09

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20194.1%
2000–20092.4%
1990–199914.7%
1980–198916.5%
1970–197913.5%
1960–196935.3%
1950–19594.7%
1940–19493.5%
1939 or earlier5.3%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom4.1%
2 bedrooms15.3%
3 bedrooms60.6%
4 bedrooms17.6%
5+ bedrooms2.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle20.6%
1 vehicle19.1%
2 vehicles30.1%
3 or more30.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas45.6%
Electricity44.9%
Propane / LP gas2.9%
Wood6.6%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family7051.5%
Cohabiting couple00.0%
Male householder, no spouse2316.9%
Female householder, no spouse4331.6%
Households with children under 182014.7%
Households with seniors (65+)7353.7%
Average household size2.08

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married20.5%11.3%
Married63.2%54.9%
Separated7.7%1.5%
Widowed0.0%27.1%
Divorced8.5%5.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.3%
Some HS, no diploma 7.0%
HS graduate 56.5%
Some college, no degree 21.0%
Associate's degree 0.9%
Bachelor's degree 8.9%
Graduate / professional 2.3%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher89.7%
Bachelor's or higher11.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool00.0%
Kindergarten36.3%
Elementary school2450.0%
High school2143.8%
College / grad school00.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.2%
Manufacturing 24.3%
Construction 17.4%
Finance & real estate 9.6%
Other services 6.1%
Public administration 6.1%
Wholesale trade 4.3%
Agriculture & mining 3.5%
Retail trade 3.5%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts27.8%
Service13.9%
Sales & office28.7%
Natural resources & construction11.3%
Production & transportation18.3%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector71.3%
Government18.3%
Self-employed10.4%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone93.0%
Carpool4.3%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home2.6%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)29.6

Poverty

All people 0.7%
Under 18 years 0.0%
18 and over 0.8%
Married-couple families 0.0%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security58.8%
Retirement income10.3%
Supplemental Security0.0%
Cash public assistance3.7%
Food stamps / SNAP5.1%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity40.4%
High blood pressure43.2%
High cholesterol39.4%
Diabetes14.4%
Heart disease8.7%
Stroke4.3%
Asthma10.4%
Arthritis29.5%
Kidney disease3.6%
Pulmonary disease10.3%
Cancer7.0%
Behavior / access%
Smoking26.3%
Binge drinking14.3%
No physical activity35.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep35.0%
Depression24.6%
Fair or poor health23.7%
Poor mental health17.3%
Poor physical health14.9%
No health insurance17.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)77.1%
Visited dentist51.1%
Cholesterol screening87.4%
Teeth loss23.5%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans104.2%
Disability%
Any disability21.9%
Under 182.3%
18–64 years11.7%
65 and over43.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance67.5%
Public insurance43.1%
No insurance3.9%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only27797.9%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)283100.0%
Born in same state283100.0%
Born in different state25690.5%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen00.0%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French5218.4%
Italian3311.7%
AncestryCount%
Arab72.5%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access48.1%
Internet access74.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72072

What city is ZIP code 72072 in?

ZIP code 72072 is primarily assigned to Humnoke, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72072 in?

ZIP code 72072 falls within Lonoke County, Arkansas.

Does ZIP code 72072 have an older population?

36% of residents in ZIP code 72072 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 72072 have a large retiree population?

59% of households in ZIP code 72072 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 72072 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 72072 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 72072?

11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 72072 in?

ZIP code 72072 observes the CST timezone.

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