72645 ZIP Code — Leslie, AR

Searcy County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72645 is located in Leslie, Arkansas, within Searcy County. It covers approximately 153.23 square miles and serves a population of 1,546 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 72645

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 $96,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.

Median household income is $34,783. Poverty affects 24% of residents, above the national average. 53% 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. An above-average commute of 40 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 72645 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,546

population

153.23

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72645 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72645

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72645. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Leslie	Acceptable
Leslie	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72629 Dennard (6.6 mi) 72650 Marshall (11.4 mi) 72639 Harriet (12.8 mi) 72686 Witts Springs (14 mi) 72051 Fox (15.5 mi) 72679 Tilly (15.8 mi) 72675 Saint Joe (16.1 mi) 72680 Timbo (16.3 mi) 72031 Clinton (16.4 mi) 72663 Onia (16.7 mi) 72141 Scotland (18.2 mi) 72657 Timbo (19.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,546
Population density	10 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	129

Geography
Land area	153.23 sq mi
Water area	0.43 sq mi
Latitude	35.8020
Longitude	-92.5792
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	77.7%	69.3%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	18.2%	24.2%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	3.4%	5.7%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.8%	0.8%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,546

Population

People per sq mi

45.5

Median age

$34,783

Median household income

$23,478

Per capita income

$96,900

Median home value

$399

Median monthly rent

68.6%

Home ownership

24.0%

Poverty rate

18.6%

Unemployment

861

Housing units

7.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	319	20.6%
18 and over	1,227	79.4%
65 and over	336	21.7%
Median age	45.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 85.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 7.2%

Two or more races 4%

Hispanic or Latino 2.7%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,365	85.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	114	7.2%
Two or more races	64	4%
Hispanic or Latino	43	2.7%
Asian	3	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	77.7%	69.3%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	18.2%	24.2%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	3.4%	5.7%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.8%	0.8%	4.0%

Under $10k 8.3%

$10k–$15k 9.8%

$15k–$25k 18.4%

$25k–$35k 13.8%

$35k–$50k 12.2%

$50k–$75k 16.7%

$75k–$100k 7.1%

$100k–$150k 13.0%

$200k+ 0.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.3%
$10k–$15k	9.8%
$15k–$25k	18.4%
$25k–$35k	13.8%
$35k–$50k	12.2%
$50k–$75k	16.7%
$75k–$100k	7.1%
$100k–$150k	13.0%
$200k+	0.6%
Median income	$34,783

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 18.8%

$50k–$100k 35.0%

$100k–$150k 19.4%

$150k–$200k 9.0%

$200k–$300k 10.9%

$300k–$500k 0.5%

$500k–$1M 4.4%

$1M+ 2.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$96,900
Median rent / month	$399
Owner occupied	68.6%
Renter occupied	31.4%
Vacant	40.5%
Single-family detached	70.7%
Large apartment buildings	2.4%
Mobile homes	20.7%
Median rooms	4.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.53

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.4%
2000–2009	14.1%
1990–1999	16.6%
1980–1989	16.3%
1970–1979	9.3%
1960–1969	11.2%
1950–1959	11.6%
1940–1949	4.4%
1939 or earlier	9.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.0%
1 bedroom	15.2%
2 bedrooms	30.3%
3 bedrooms	41.0%
4 bedrooms	9.5%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.6%
1 vehicle	36.8%
2 vehicles	28.9%
3 or more	25.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.7%
Electricity	50.6%
Propane / LP gas	25.4%
Wood	19.5%
No fuel used	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	322	51.1%
Cohabiting couple	18	2.9%
Male householder, no spouse	88	14.0%
Female householder, no spouse	202	32.1%
Households with children under 18	118	18.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	262	41.6%
Average household size	2.45

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.1%	18.9%
Married	51.3%	51.7%
Separated	1.9%	1.0%
Widowed	2.8%	15.3%
Divorced	12.8%	13.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.0%

Some HS, no diploma 8.2%

HS graduate 54.5%

Some college, no degree 16.7%

Associate's degree 10.7%

Bachelor's degree 5.4%

Graduate / professional 2.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.8%
Bachelor's or higher	7.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	6	2.4%
Kindergarten	37	14.6%
Elementary school	116	45.7%
High school	92	36.2%
College / grad school	3	1.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.8%

Construction 21.4%

Public administration 12.0%

Retail trade 9.8%

Manufacturing 9.2%

Agriculture & mining 9.1%

Transportation & utilities 7.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.4%

Wholesale trade 2.0%

Finance & real estate 1.5%

Other services 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.4%
Service	11.3%
Sales & office	19.4%
Natural resources & construction	25.0%
Production & transportation	10.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	58.2%
Government	24.4%
Self-employed	17.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.8%
Carpool	7.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	8.1%
Other means	1.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	40.3

Poverty

All people 24.0%

Under 18 years 20.4%

18 and over 24.9%

Married-couple families 12.1%

Female-led households 32.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	52.5%
Retirement income	31.1%
Supplemental Security	11.7%
Cash public assistance	4.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.7%
High blood pressure	48.2%
High cholesterol	45.2%
Diabetes	16.4%
Heart disease	11.9%
Stroke	5.4%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	36.6%
Kidney disease	4.6%
Pulmonary disease	13.9%
Cancer	9.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.7%
Binge drinking	12.3%
No physical activity	36.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.3%
Depression	25.7%
Fair or poor health	26.8%
Poor mental health	16.5%
Poor physical health	17.7%
No health insurance	15.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.2%
Visited dentist	50.4%
Cholesterol screening	89.5%
Teeth loss	23.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	96	7.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.6%
Under 18	2.5%
18–64 years	18.7%
65 and over	42.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	42.2%
Public insurance	59.0%
No insurance	8.7%
Uninsured under 19	7.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,472	95.2%
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)	1,543	99.8%
Born in same state	1,525	98.6%
Born in different state	1,056	68.3%
Foreign born	18	1.2%
Naturalized citizen	3	0.2%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	250	16.2%
Arab	225	14.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	195	12.6%
English	13	0.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.8%
Internet access	81.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72645

What city is ZIP code 72645 in?

ZIP code 72645 is primarily assigned to Leslie, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72645 in?

ZIP code 72645 falls within Searcy County, Arkansas.

Does ZIP code 72645 have a large retiree population?

53% of households in ZIP code 72645 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 72645?

8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72645?

24% of residents in ZIP code 72645 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 72645?

The median home value in ZIP code 72645 is $96,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 72645 in?

ZIP code 72645 observes the CST timezone.