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Knoxville, AR
Town in Johnson County, Arkansas. ZIP codes: 72845.
Population
663
Land area
3.2sq mi
People per sq mi
208
ZIP codes
1
Knoxville and its ZIP codes
Knoxville at a glance
- Knoxville is about 3.5 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
- The median household income is $45,714, 25% below the Arkansas median of $60,773.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $125,700 (33% below Arkansas) and median rent is $854 a month.
Local data for Knoxville, AR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Knoxville, AR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$45,714
Poverty rate
25.5%
Median home value
$125,700
Median rent
$854/mo
Homeownership
85.1%
Bachelor's or higher
11.8%
Median age
42.1
Average commute
21.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (89), Irish Americans (80), Scottish Americans (23).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Johnson County. PPP loans are for Knoxville.
Unemployment rate
4.7%
Sep 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$43,980
7,860 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$37,274
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$165M
FY 2026, $6,414 per person
How people get to work
Knoxville, AR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.3%
- Carpooled11.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home5.7%
Average one-way commute: 21.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Knoxville, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
447
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
46
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 29°F
51.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Knoxville, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.3%
U.S. 33.3% +3.0 pts
Diabetes
13.2%
U.S. 12.1% +1.1 pts
Smoking
17.8%
U.S. 12.8% +5.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.1%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
ZIP codes in Knoxville
1 in or overlapping Knoxville. Population shown
Cities near Knoxville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LamarCity | 4.5 mi | 4.6 |
| New BlaineCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 1.6 |
| LondonCity | 7.7 mi | 3.2 |
| ClarksvilleCity | 8.9 mi | 18.2 |
| Morrison BluffTown | 8.9 mi | 1.3 |
| ScrantonCity | 9.8 mi | 0.5 |
| HagarvilleCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 4.1 |
| RussellvilleCity | 14 mi | 28.3 |
| DoverCity | 14 mi | 2.8 |
| DardanelleCity | 15 mi | 3.6 |
| HartmanCity | 15 mi | 1.6 |
| SubiacoTown | 16 mi | 1.9 |
| Coal HillCity | 17 mi | 2.8 |
| PottsvilleCity | 18 mi | 13.5 |
| OzoneCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.8 |
| BellevilleCity | 20 mi | 1.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Knoxville, AR in?
- Knoxville is in Johnson County, Arkansas.
- What ZIP codes are in Knoxville, AR?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Knoxville include 72845.
- What is the population of Knoxville, AR?
- About 663 people live in Knoxville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Knoxville?
- Nearby places include Lamar (4.5 mi), New Blaine (6.5 mi), London (7.7 mi), Clarksville (8.9 mi), Morrison Bluff (8.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023