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Kensett, AR
City in White County, Arkansas. ZIP codes: 72082.
Population
1,937
Land area
1.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,038
ZIP codes
1
Kensett and its ZIP codes
Kensett at a glance
- Kensett is about 18 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $31,207 a year, 49% less than the Arkansas figure of $60,773.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $90,400 (52% below Arkansas) and median rent is $744 a month.
Local data for Kensett, AR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Kensett, AR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$31,207
Poverty rate
28.0%
Median home value
$90,400
Median rent
$744/mo
Homeownership
41.6%
Bachelor's or higher
3.1%
Median age
36.8
Average commute
18.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (305), Irish Americans (104), German Americans (93).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for White County. PPP loans are for Kensett.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,487
26,591 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,191
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$525M
FY 2026, $6,835 per person
PPP loans
$2.7M
27 loans, 307 jobs reported
How people get to work
Kensett, AR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.0%
- Carpooled10.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle1.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home2.9%
Average one-way commute: 18.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Kensett, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
852
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
137
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 30°F
51.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Kensett, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
48.5%
U.S. 33.3% +15.2 pts
Diabetes
20.7%
U.S. 12.1% +8.6 pts
Smoking
26.4%
U.S. 12.8% +13.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
20.0%
U.S. 11.1% +8.9 pts
ZIP codes in Kensett
1 in or overlapping Kensett. Population shown
Cities near Kensett
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| JudsoniaCity | 3.1 mi | 2.9 |
| SearcyCity | 4 mi | 18.3 |
| HigginsonTown | 4 mi | 1.3 |
| West PointTown | 4.1 mi | 0.4 |
| Bald KnobCity | 7.6 mi | 5 |
| GriffithvilleTown | 7.8 mi | 0.5 |
| GarnerTown | 9.2 mi | 0.8 |
| McRaeCity | 12 mi | 0.7 |
| RussellTown | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| LetonaTown | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| GeorgetownTown | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| PangburnCity | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| FloydCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 4.8 |
| BeebeCity | 17 mi | 10.1 |
| AugustaCity | 17 mi | 2.1 |
| BradfordCity | 18 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Kensett, AR in?
- Kensett is in White County, Arkansas.
- What ZIP codes are in Kensett, AR?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Kensett include 72082.
- What is the population of Kensett, AR?
- About 1,937 people live in Kensett, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Kensett?
- Nearby places include Judsonia (3.1 mi), Searcy (4 mi), Higginson (4 mi), West Point (4.1 mi), Bald Knob (7.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023