72087 ZIP Code — Lonsdale, AR

Garland County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72087 is located in Lonsdale, Arkansas, within Garland County. It covers approximately 61.98 square miles and serves a population of 1,513 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 501.

About ZIP code 72087

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $174,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 95%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $39,750. 43% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 42 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 20% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 34%.

Overall, ZIP code 72087 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,513

population

61.98

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72087 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72087

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72087. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lonsdale	Acceptable
Lonsdale	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

71909 Hot Springs Village (8.6 mi) 71901 Hot Springs National Park (9.5 mi) 72019 Benton (9.7 mi) 72019 Benton (9.7 mi) 72122 Paron (10.5 mi) 72015 Benton (13.8 mi) 72015 Benton (13.8 mi) 71913 Hot Springs National Park (15.7 mi) 72167 Traskwood (16.6 mi) 72002 Alexander (17 mi) 72210 Little Rock (18.8 mi) 71956 Mountain Pine (19 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,513
Population density	24 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	051

Geography
Land area	61.98 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	34.6170
Longitude	-92.8432
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	34.8%	49.7%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	38.6%	33.9%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	16.1%	13.7%	15.7%
Over $200k	10.5%	2.7%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,513

Population

People per sq mi

47.6

Median age

$39,750

Median household income

$19,844

Per capita income

$174,500

Median home value

$793

Median monthly rent

94.5%

Home ownership

12.3%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

676

Housing units

13.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

119

35–44

111

128

45–54

118

55–59

60–64

65–74

177

75–84

164

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	425	28.1%
18 and over	1,088	71.9%
65 and over	395	26.1%
Median age	47.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.4%

Black or African American 1.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Two or more races 0.5%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,474	97.4%
Black or African American	24	1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	7	0.5%
Two or more races	7	0.5%
Asian	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	34.8%	49.7%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	38.6%	33.9%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	16.1%	13.7%	15.7%
Over $200k	10.5%	2.7%	4.0%

Under $10k 2.5%

$10k–$15k 6.7%

$15k–$25k 29.2%

$25k–$35k 3.8%

$35k–$50k 20.9%

$50k–$75k 23.0%

$75k–$100k 7.4%

$100k–$150k 3.5%

$150k–$200k 2.7%

$200k+ 0.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.5%
$10k–$15k	6.7%
$15k–$25k	29.2%
$25k–$35k	3.8%
$35k–$50k	20.9%
$50k–$75k	23.0%
$75k–$100k	7.4%
$100k–$150k	3.5%
$150k–$200k	2.7%
$200k+	0.3%
Median income	$39,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.9%

$50k–$100k 18.6%

$100k–$150k 14.8%

$150k–$200k 39.9%

$200k–$300k 8.9%

$300k–$500k 8.7%

$500k–$1M 0.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$174,500
Median rent / month	$793
Owner occupied	94.5%
Renter occupied	5.5%
Vacant	11.3%
Single-family detached	60.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	39.5%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.35

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	7.6%
2010–2019	18.6%
2000–2009	6.8%
1990–1999	34.9%
1980–1989	13.2%
1970–1979	0.1%
1960–1969	9.1%
1950–1959	3.4%
1940–1949	2.5%
1939 or earlier	3.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	12.5%
2 bedrooms	41.6%
3 bedrooms	36.4%
4 bedrooms	9.4%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	26.1%
1 vehicle	35.7%
2 vehicles	22.5%
3 or more	15.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.0%
Electricity	58.8%
Propane / LP gas	6.2%
Fuel oil	1.7%
Wood	31.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	392	62.1%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	132	20.9%
Female householder, no spouse	107	17.0%
Households with children under 18	224	35.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	249	39.5%
Average household size	2.40

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	10.5%	9.1%
Married	63.2%	69.0%
Separated	1.8%	8.2%
Widowed	0.0%	7.5%
Divorced	24.5%	6.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.3%

Some HS, no diploma 16.2%

HS graduate 35.7%

Some college, no degree 17.6%

Associate's degree 14.3%

Bachelor's degree 9.6%

Graduate / professional 4.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	81.5%
Bachelor's or higher	13.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	13	3.6%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	251	68.8%
High school	85	23.3%
College / grad school	16	4.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.6%

Retail trade 19.3%

Manufacturing 14.9%

Construction 12.8%

Transportation & utilities 8.1%

Finance & real estate 6.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.2%

Public administration 4.8%

Wholesale trade 4.3%

Professional & management 0.6%

Other services 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.2%
Service	19.7%
Sales & office	18.2%
Natural resources & construction	24.8%
Production & transportation	13.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.4%
Government	24.0%
Self-employed	6.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.1%
Carpool	11.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.1%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	41.5

Poverty

All people 12.3%

Under 18 years 13.0%

18 and over 12.0%

Married-couple families 9.2%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.6%
Retirement income	19.0%
Supplemental Security	6.3%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.2%
High blood pressure	41.0%
High cholesterol	40.8%
Diabetes	11.9%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	9.2%
Arthritis	29.5%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	8.1%
Cancer	8.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.4%
Binge drinking	13.7%
No physical activity	26.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.4%
Depression	23.0%
Fair or poor health	16.4%
Poor mental health	14.2%
Poor physical health	12.1%
No health insurance	10.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.3%
Visited dentist	65.6%
Cholesterol screening	91.7%
Teeth loss	10.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	217	19.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	34.3%
Under 18	14.4%
18–64 years	21.1%
65 and over	79.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	57.9%
Public insurance	49.5%
No insurance	7.1%
Uninsured under 19	3.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,436	94.9%
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)	1,512	99.9%
Born in same state	1,511	99.9%
Born in different state	1,166	77.1%
Foreign born	1	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	1	0.1%
Not a US citizen	1	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	510	33.7%
French	128	8.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	43	2.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.7%
Internet access	95.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72087

What city is ZIP code 72087 in?

ZIP code 72087 is primarily assigned to Lonsdale, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72087 in?

ZIP code 72087 falls within Saline County, Arkansas.

Is ZIP code 72087 mostly owner-occupied?

95% of occupied units in ZIP code 72087 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 72087 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 72087 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 72087 have a large veteran population?

20% of civilians in ZIP code 72087 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 72087?

14% 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 72087 in?

ZIP code 72087 observes the CST timezone.