72082 ZIP Code — Kensett, AR

White County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72082 is located in Kensett, Arkansas, within White County. It covers approximately 4.17 square miles and serves a population of 2,091 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 501.

About ZIP code 72082

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $87,100. Renters make up the majority at 56%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $28,569. Poverty affects 28% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 28% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 45% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 16 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 7% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (15%), smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks. 18% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 72082 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,091

population

4.17

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72082 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72082

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72082. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Kensett	Acceptable
Kensett	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72143 Searcy (2.1 mi) 72149 Searcy (3.4 mi) 72068 Higginson (5.3 mi) 72081 Judsonia (9 mi) 72060 Griffithville (10.4 mi) 72102 Mc Rae (11 mi) 72010 Bald Knob (11.1 mi) 72012 Beebe (15.7 mi) 72121 Pangburn (16.2 mi) 72006 Augusta (17.8 mi) 72040 Des Arc (20 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,091
Population density	501 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	145

Geography
Land area	4.17 sq mi
Water area	0.05 sq mi
Latitude	35.2330
Longitude	-91.6695
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	81.3%	55.7%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	12.2%	27.7%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	6.6%	13.9%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.7%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

2,091

Population

501

People per sq mi

37.5

Median age

$28,569

Median household income

$17,817

Per capita income

$87,100

Median home value

$686

Median monthly rent

44.5%

Home ownership

28.3%

Poverty rate

7.2%

Unemployment

471

Housing units

7.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

112

10–14

111

15–19

20–24

181

25–34

180

118

35–44

117

45–54

55–59

100

60–64

121

65–74

121

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	544	26.0%
18 and over	1,547	74.0%
65 and over	462	22.1%
Median age	37.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 72.3%

Black or African American 17.8%

Two or more races 9.1%

Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,521	72.3%
Black or African American	374	17.8%
Two or more races	192	9.1%
Hispanic or Latino	12	0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	4	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	81.3%	55.7%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	12.2%	27.7%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	6.6%	13.9%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.7%	4.0%

Under $10k 3.7%

$10k–$15k 17.1%

$15k–$25k 24.8%

$25k–$35k 14.8%

$35k–$50k 17.8%

$50k–$75k 11.9%

$75k–$100k 1.9%

$100k–$150k 5.3%

$150k–$200k 2.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.7%
$10k–$15k	17.1%
$15k–$25k	24.8%
$25k–$35k	14.8%
$35k–$50k	17.8%
$50k–$75k	11.9%
$75k–$100k	1.9%
$100k–$150k	5.3%
$150k–$200k	2.7%
Median income	$28,569

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 25.4%

$50k–$100k 45.8%

$100k–$150k 19.0%

$150k–$200k 2.3%

$200k–$300k 5.5%

$300k–$500k 2.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$87,100
Median rent / month	$686
Owner occupied	44.5%
Renter occupied	55.5%
Vacant	13.7%
Single-family detached	58.9%
Large apartment buildings	3.1%
Mobile homes	21.5%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	3.47

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.0%
2000–2009	21.2%
1990–1999	11.7%
1980–1989	8.6%
1970–1979	13.8%
1960–1969	19.3%
1950–1959	11.6%
1940–1949	2.7%
1939 or earlier	7.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.4%
1 bedroom	12.3%
2 bedrooms	32.3%
3 bedrooms	48.4%
4 bedrooms	5.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	11.0%
1 vehicle	29.4%
2 vehicles	38.3%
3 or more	21.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	46.2%
Electricity	53.4%
Wood	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	291	37.4%
Cohabiting couple	19	2.4%
Male householder, no spouse	160	20.5%
Female householder, no spouse	309	39.7%
Households with children under 18	254	32.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	346	44.4%
Average household size	2.68

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.4%	13.2%
Married	42.4%	37.7%
Separated	13.5%	3.7%
Widowed	4.2%	24.6%
Divorced	17.4%	20.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 12.5%

Some HS, no diploma 11.5%

HS graduate 43.9%

Some college, no degree 12.4%

Associate's degree 12.5%

Bachelor's degree 5.1%

Graduate / professional 2.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	76.0%
Bachelor's or higher	7.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	15	3.2%
Kindergarten	46	9.9%
Elementary school	163	35.1%
High school	100	21.5%
College / grad school	141	30.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 28.0%

Retail trade 20.3%

Education & healthcare 16.9%

Manufacturing 9.9%

Transportation & utilities 7.8%

Other services 5.9%

Construction 5.5%

Finance & real estate 2.8%

Information 1.4%

Agriculture & mining 0.7%

Public administration 0.6%

Professional & management 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	20.0%
Service	34.7%
Sales & office	18.6%
Natural resources & construction	10.1%
Production & transportation	16.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	87.4%
Government	7.1%
Self-employed	5.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	92.3%
Carpool	6.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	1.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	15.9

Poverty

All people 28.3%

Under 18 years 29.1%

18 and over 28.1%

Married-couple families 35.4%

Female-led households 26.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.1%
Retirement income	32.1%
Supplemental Security	8.0%
Cash public assistance	2.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	27.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.6%
High blood pressure	42.9%
High cholesterol	39.4%
Diabetes	15.1%
Heart disease	9.3%
Stroke	4.8%
Asthma	11.4%
Arthritis	30.1%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	11.8%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.7%
Binge drinking	13.6%
No physical activity	39.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.9%
Depression	26.8%
Fair or poor health	27.4%
Poor mental health	18.4%
Poor physical health	16.9%
No health insurance	21.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.4%
Visited dentist	44.2%
Cholesterol screening	85.0%
Teeth loss	29.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	83	5.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.5%
Under 18	7.7%
18–64 years	17.0%
65 and over	53.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	27.8%
Public insurance	67.9%
No insurance	17.5%
Uninsured under 19	11.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,951	93.3%
Spanish	110	5.6%
Other Indo-European	110	5.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,939	92.7%
Born in same state	1,936	92.6%
Born in different state	1,364	65.2%
Foreign born	3	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	152	7.3%
Not a US citizen	11	7.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	146	7%
French	93	4.4%
Arab	73	3.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	10	0.5%
Polish	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.3%
Internet access	80.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72082

What city is ZIP code 72082 in?

ZIP code 72082 is primarily assigned to Kensett, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72082 in?

ZIP code 72082 falls within White County, Arkansas.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72082?

28% of residents in ZIP code 72082 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 72082?

7% 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 72082 mostly rentals?

56% of occupied units in ZIP code 72082 are renter-occupied.

Does ZIP code 72082 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 72082 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 72082 in?

ZIP code 72082 observes the CST timezone.