ZIP Code 72142, Arkansas
ZIP Code 72142 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
ZCTA5 72142 is a 5-digit ZIP Code area located in Lonoke County / Pulaski County, Arkansas. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 2,557. The land area covers 105.46 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,557 | ±572 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 58.1 yrs | ±3.9 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,085 | ±197 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 1,306 | ±241 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,085 | ±197 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 221 | ±125 |
| Median Home Value | $196,900 | ±$38,767 |
| Median Gross Rent | $991 | ±$340 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $62,863 | ±$13,155 |
| Per Capita Income | $35,712 | ±$8,286 |
| Poverty Rate | 17.9% | ±12.9% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 457 | ±346 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.5% | ±2.6% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 1,033 | ±336 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 78.9% | ±7.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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COUNTY OF LONOKE
GUS Population: 76,389 (2024)
ID: 160870
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: SECRETARY
301 N CENTER ST, STE 201, LONOKE AR 72086-2889
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK | JACKSONVILLE, AR | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | NORTH LITTLE ROCK, AR | |
| Special Education School Nearby | PK-06 | LITTLE ROCK, AR | |
| Special Education School Nearby | 07-12 | LITTLE ROCK, AR | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | LITTLE ROCK, AR | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | LITTLE ROCK, AR | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | LITTLE ROCK, AR | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | JACKSONVILLE, AR | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | NORTH LITTLE ROCK, AR | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | LITTLE ROCK, AR |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Paul Mitchell the School-Little Rock
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College Vocational | 11.6 mi away | 4201 E McCain Blvd, North Little Rock, AR, 72117 |
5018011833
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MILLIE M. BROOKS
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Library | 9.0 mi away | 13024 HWY. 365 SOUTH, WRIGHTSVILLE, AR, 72206 |
(501) 537-3186
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New Tyler Barber College Inc
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College Vocational | 11.9 mi away | 1221 E 7th St, North Little Rock, AR, 72114-4973 |
5013750377
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WILLIAM F. FOSTER MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 11.0 mi away | 100 E. TAYLOR, ENGLAND, AR, 72046 |
(855) 572-6657
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Jackson Theological Seminary
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College | 12.2 mi away | 520 Locust Street, North Little Rock, AR, 72114-0000 |
5014928395
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CENTRAL ARKANSAS LIBRARY SYSTEM - MAIN LIBRARY
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Library | 12.1 mi away | 100 ROCK STREET, LITTLE ROCK, AR, 72201 |
(501) 918-3000
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Shorter College
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College | 12.2 mi away | 604 Locust St, N Little Rock, AR, 72114 |
5013746305100
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ARGENTA BRANCH
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Library | 12.4 mi away | 420 MAIN STREET, NORTH LITTLE ROCK, AR, 72114 |
(501) 687-1061
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Arkansas Technical School
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College Vocational | 12.3 mi away | 200 E Washington Ave, North Little Rock, AR, 72114 |
5018916283
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LONOKE COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM
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Library | 12.6 mi away | 204 E. SECOND ST., LONOKE, AR, 72086 |
(855) 572-6657
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at KEO, AR US, located 6.7 miles from ZCTA5 72142. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49.5° | 31.1° | 40.3° | 3.84" | 1.0" |
| February | 54.3° | 34.3° | 44.3° | 4.02" | 1.4" |
| March | 63.1° | 41.8° | 52.5° | 5.05" | 0.5" |
| April | 72.5° | 50.6° | 61.6° | 5.50" | 0.0" |
| May | 80.0° | 59.9° | 70.0° | 4.80" | 0.0" |
| June | 86.9° | 67.7° | 77.3° | 3.36" | 0.0" |
| July | 89.5° | 70.5° | 80.0° | 3.53" | 0.0" |
| August | 88.8° | 68.9° | 78.9° | 2.98" | 0.0" |
| September | 83.5° | 61.7° | 72.6° | 3.14" | 0.0" |
| October | 73.8° | 50.7° | 62.3° | 4.39" | 0.0" |
| November | 61.0° | 40.6° | 50.8° | 4.46" | 0.0" |
| December | 51.9° | 33.8° | 42.8° | 5.46" | 0.1" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scott CDP | CDP | 1.9 mi | — |
| Keo town | Town | 5.5 mi | — |
| College Station CDP | CDP | 9.0 mi | — |
| Wrightsville city | City | 9.1 mi | — |
| Sweet Home CDP | CDP | 9.8 mi | — |
| England city | City | 10.7 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 72142. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.