72085 ZIP Code — Letona, AR

White County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72085 is located in Letona, Arkansas, within White County. It covers approximately 3.76 square miles and serves a population of 232 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 501.

About ZIP code 72085

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 $116,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 61%.

The gap between median ($57,500) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 46% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 16% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 72085 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

232

population

3.76

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72085 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72085

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72085. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Letona	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	232
Population density	62 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	145

Geography
Land area	3.76 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	35.3672
Longitude	-91.8221
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	58.0%	55.7%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	36.4%	27.7%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	2.3%	13.9%	15.7%
Over $200k	3.4%	2.7%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

232

Population

People per sq mi

40.8

Median age

$57,500

Median household income

$48,801

Per capita income

$116,500

Median home value

$848

Median monthly rent

61.3%

Home ownership

14.7%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

Housing units

14.7%

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	51	22.0%
18 and over	181	78.0%
65 and over	56	24.1%
Median age	40.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.8%

Two or more races 4.3%

Asian 3.9%

Group	Count	%
White	213	91.8%
Two or more races	10	4.3%
Asian	9	3.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	58.0%	55.7%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	36.4%	27.7%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	2.3%	13.9%	15.7%
Over $200k	3.4%	2.7%	4.0%

Under $10k 0.9%

$10k–$15k 13.2%

$15k–$25k 9.4%

$25k–$35k 10.4%

$35k–$50k 9.4%

$50k–$75k 24.5%

$75k–$100k 17.9%

$100k–$150k 9.4%

$200k+ 4.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.9%
$10k–$15k	13.2%
$15k–$25k	9.4%
$25k–$35k	10.4%
$35k–$50k	9.4%
$50k–$75k	24.5%
$75k–$100k	17.9%
$100k–$150k	9.4%
$200k+	4.7%
Median income	$57,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.2%

$50k–$100k 18.5%

$100k–$150k 49.2%

$150k–$200k 3.1%

$300k–$500k 23.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$116,500
Median rent / month	$848
Owner occupied	61.3%
Renter occupied	38.7%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	82.1%
Large apartment buildings	4.7%
Mobile homes	13.2%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	1.97

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.9%
2000–2009	23.6%
1990–1999	26.4%
1980–1989	2.8%
1970–1979	13.2%
1960–1969	7.5%
1950–1959	8.5%
1940–1949	2.8%
1939 or earlier	13.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.7%
2 bedrooms	20.8%
3 bedrooms	63.2%
4 bedrooms	5.7%
5+ bedrooms	5.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	15.1%
1 vehicle	35.8%
2 vehicles	18.9%
3 or more	30.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	29.2%
Electricity	61.3%
Propane / LP gas	1.9%
Wood	7.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	55	51.9%
Cohabiting couple	6	5.7%
Male householder, no spouse	18	17.0%
Female householder, no spouse	27	25.5%
Households with children under 18	29	27.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	43	40.6%
Average household size	2.19

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	15.4%	10.1%
Married	59.3%	59.6%
Separated	4.4%	6.1%
Widowed	0.0%	18.2%
Divorced	20.9%	6.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.8%

Some HS, no diploma 2.9%

HS graduate 59.4%

Some college, no degree 15.3%

Associate's degree 5.9%

Bachelor's degree 14.1%

Graduate / professional 0.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.3%
Bachelor's or higher	14.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	3	8.1%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	23	62.2%
High school	9	24.3%
College / grad school	2	5.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 24.0%

Construction 16.7%

Manufacturing 14.6%

Education & healthcare 14.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.5%

Finance & real estate 7.3%

Other services 6.3%

Transportation & utilities 2.1%

Professional & management 1.0%

Public administration 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	15.6%
Service	13.5%
Sales & office	15.6%
Natural resources & construction	19.8%
Production & transportation	35.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	91.7%
Government	5.2%
Self-employed	3.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	72.9%
Carpool	16.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	10.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.8

Poverty

All people 14.7%

Under 18 years 9.8%

18 and over 16.0%

Married-couple families 1.8%

Female-led households 33.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.2%
Retirement income	22.6%
Supplemental Security	4.7%
Cash public assistance	0.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	20.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.1%
High blood pressure	39.9%
High cholesterol	39.9%
Diabetes	12.3%
Heart disease	8.6%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	28.9%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	10.0%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.0%
Binge drinking	15.2%
No physical activity	31.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.6%
Depression	26.2%
Fair or poor health	20.5%
Poor mental health	16.6%
Poor physical health	14.0%
No health insurance	14.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.7%
Visited dentist	53.7%
Cholesterol screening	87.5%
Teeth loss	21.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	29	16.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.6%
Under 18	2.0%
18–64 years	20.0%
65 and over	42.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	44.0%
Public insurance	70.3%
No insurance	5.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	223	96.1%
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)	220	94.8%
Born in same state	220	94.8%
Born in different state	162	69.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	12	5.2%
Not a US citizen	12	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	51	22%
French	44	19%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	13	5.6%
English	1	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.7%
Internet access	92.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72085

What city is ZIP code 72085 in?

ZIP code 72085 is primarily assigned to Letona, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72085 in?

ZIP code 72085 falls within White County, Arkansas.

Does ZIP code 72085 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 72085 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 72085?

15% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 72085 have a large veteran population?

16% of civilians in ZIP code 72085 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 72085?

The median home value in ZIP code 72085 is $116,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 72085 in?

ZIP code 72085 observes the CST timezone.