ZIP Code 72846 Demographics & Data

Lamar, AR (ZIP Code 72846) Profile

Arkansas

Detailed Demographics Data and Other Stats About 72846

The U.S. ZIP Code 72846 is associated with Lamar, AR in Johnson County. An estimated 19.2% of residents in the 72846 ZIP Code are of age 62 years and older. Overall, the region has a median age of 37.3 years. Approximately 18.6% of residents in this Arkansas region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is an estimated $22,089. The median household income is at $40,615, while an estimated 22% of the population in this ZIP is living below the poverty line. The current population estimate for this region is 4,286.

Population in 72846

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 72846 is 4,286.

Lamar, AR

The 72846 ZIP Code is associated with Lamar, AR in Johnson County.

Area Codes associated with 72846

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 72846 include 479.

Sunrise / Sunset in 72846

Sunrise: 6:45 am
Sunset: 7:43 pm
Sunrise in 72846 6:45 am
Sunrise in 72846 7:43 pm

Weather forecast for 72846

This Afternoon's forecast for 72846: Sunny, with a high near 65. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

Current air quality in 72846

Air quality: Good Air quality scale in 72846 Good

Internet in 72846

In ZIP Code 72846, about 78.2% of households have a computer, while 64.5% have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 72846

In ZIP Code 72846, the gender split is approximately 47.6% male and an estimated 52.4% female.

Health Insurance in 72846

Approximately 11.7% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 72846 (Lamar, AR) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 72846

The median household income in ZIP Code 72846 is $40,615, while the region's mean household income is $56,191. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $22,089. The per capita income in ZIP Code 72846 of $22,089 is approximately 16.89% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $26,577. An estimated 22.3% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately134.74% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 17.7% of the population in 72846 earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year, while an estimated 17.0% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 1.4% of 72846 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 72846. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 72846

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 8.3%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 5.5%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 17.7%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 10.2%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 16.9%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 17.0%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 8.1%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 11.0%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 3.8%
$200,000 or more per year 1.4%

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 72846

Residents of ZIP Code 72846 are younger than average. The median age of 37.3 years in ZIP Code 72846 is approximately 2.1% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 70.8% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 19.2% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 14.2% of the population in 72846 falls in the age group 35 to 44 years, while an estimated 13.1% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.1% of 72846 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 72846. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 72846

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 8.0%
5 to 9 years 8.2%
10 to 14 years 8.8%
15 to 19 years 5.4%
20 to 24 years 3.3%
25 to 34 years 13.1%
35 to 44 years 14.2%
45 to 54 years 11.3%
55 to 59 years 6.7%
60 to 64 years 5.6%
65 to 74 years 8.5%
75 to 84 years 5.8%
85 years and over 1.1%

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 72846 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 72846. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 72846

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 72846 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 72846 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 88.3% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 72846 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 72846

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 88.3%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 72846. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 72846. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 72846

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Education levels in ZIP Code 72846

In ZIP Code 72846, 82.9% of the population graduated high school, while 18.6% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 10.1% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 8.0% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 47.5% in this Johnson County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 72846

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 10.1%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 7.0%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 47.5%
Some college, no degree 11.7%
Associate's degree 5.0%
Bachelor's degree 10.6%
Graduate or professional degree 8.0%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 72846. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 72846

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 72846, 97.4% is one race, while 2.6% are two or more races. Approximately 9.5% of 72846 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 72846 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (96.2%), followed by Asian (4.1%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 72846. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 72846

Industry Percent
White 96.2%
Black or African American 0.6%
American Indian and Alaska Native 1.0%
Asian 4.1%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.0%
Some other race 0.7%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 72846

In ZIP Code 72846, 91.9% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 7.8% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.3% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Johnson County region.

Language Spoken in 72846

Language Spoken Percent
English only 91.9%
Spanish 7.8%
Other Indo-European languages 0.3%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 0.0%
Other languages 0.0%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 72846. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 72846

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 72846, an estimated 22.7% of homes were built between 2000 and 2009. Additionally, 20.9% of homes in the region were built between 1990 and 1999, while an estimated 0.2% of homes were built between 1940 and 1949 in this Johnson County region.

Age of Housing in 72846

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 0.7%
Built between 2010 and 2013 4.3%
Built between 2000 and 2009 22.7%
Built between 1990 and 1999 20.9%
Built between 1980 and 1989 12.1%
Built between 1970 and 1979 17.3%
Built between 1960 and 1969 12.1%
Built between 1950 and 1959 2.0%
Built between 1940 and 1949 0.2%
Built in 1939 or earlier 7.8%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 72846. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Utilities in ZIP Code 72846 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 72846 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.23 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 26.94% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 20.64% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 72846. This visualizes electricity rates in 72846 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 72846

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 72846 9.51¢/kWh 7.75¢/kWh 5.87¢/kWh
Arkansas 11.25¢/kWh 10.02¢/kWh 6.46¢/kWh
United States 15.95¢/kWh 12.89¢/kWh 8.32¢/kWh

Solar Power in 72846

Month ZIP Code 72846 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 4.3 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.53 3 6.31
Mar 5.12 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.64 5.13 7.3
May 5.4 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.84 5.72 6.95
Jul 6.01 6.22 6.51
Aug 6.06 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.85 5.15 7.02
Oct 5.32 3.32 6.92
Nov 4.73 2.33 5.99
Dec 3.93 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 72846. This visualizes solar power levels in 72846 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 72846

In 72846, 56.6% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 3.2% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 25.0 minutes. Approximately 22.9% of the employed population 16 years and over in 72846 work in manufacturing, while an estimated 21.2% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 72846 workers 16 years and over work in wholesale trade.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 72846. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 72846

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 3.8%
Construction 8.5%
Manufacturing 22.9%
Wholesale trade 0.0%
Retail trade 12.5%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 8.1%
Information 0.3%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 3.8%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 5.2%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 21.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 4.8%
Other services, except public administration 5.2%
Public administration 3.8%

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 72846 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 72846, credit card or prepaid card have received the most complaints in 72846 in the past 12 months. received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Johnson County region was incorrect information on a report.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 72846. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 72846

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit card or prepaid card 2
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 72846

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Incorrect information on your report 1
Trouble using the card 1
* Total 2021 - 2024 (current)

Consumer Complaints (Issues)

Pie chart displaying the complaints about consumer financial products and services that were sent to companies for response from residents in ZIP Code 72846. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.