City

Lepanto, AR

1 ZIP code  ·  Poinsett County  ·  Arkansas

👥2,431Population
💰$44,390Median HH Income▼ 42% below avg
🎂41.5Median Age
🏠$81,800Median Home Value▼ 71% below avg
🎓18.7%College Grads▼ 52% below avg
📊8.8%Unemployment▲ 79% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.5% Female 50.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 75.3%Hispanic: 6.6%Black: 9.3%Other: 8.8%Race
White75.3%
Hispanic6.6%
Black9.3%
Other8.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
15%
18–24
9%
25–44
25%
45–64
27%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.67
Below Poverty17.0% ▲ 70% above avg
College Grads18.7% ▼ 52% below avg
Unemployment8.8% ▲ 79% above avg
No HS Diploma17 (1.2%)
HS Graduate607 (44.6%)
Some College288 (21.1%)
Associates195 (14.3%)
Bachelors80 (5.9%)
Graduate Degree175 (12.8%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 44.6%Some College: 21.1%Associates: 14.3%Bachelors: 5.9%Graduate: 12.8%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad44.6%
Some College21.1%
Associates14.3%
Bachelors5.9%
Graduate12.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 66.9%Renter: 33.1%Tenure
Owner66.9%
Renter33.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
30%
$50k–$100k
31%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
3%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$44,390 ▼ 42% below avg
Median Home Value$81,800 ▼ 71% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$599/mo
Total Housing Units1,093
Vacant Units183

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
29%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
17%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
56%
About Lepanto, AR

Lepanto is a city in Arkansas, located in Poinsett County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,431 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.5 years.

Economically, Lepanto is a working-class community. The median household income of $44,390 is below the national average. Approximately 17.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.8%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Lepanto is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $81,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $599 per month. Homeownership is high at 66.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lepanto is less-educated. 18.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (75.32%).

Lepanto, AR offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Arkansas.

ZIP Codes in Lepanto
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
72354 2,431 $44,390 $81,800 $599 8.8% 18.7% 66.9%