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Lonoke, AR
City in Lonoke County, Arkansas. ZIP codes: 72086.
Population
4,267
Land area
4.8sq mi
People per sq mi
888
ZIP codes
1
Lonoke and its ZIP codes
Lonoke at a glance
- Lonoke is about 15 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 78th among 614 cities and towns in Arkansas.
- The median household income is $47,524, 22% below the Arkansas median of $60,773.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $106,800 (43% below Arkansas) and median rent is $757 a month.
Local data for Lonoke, AR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lonoke, AR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$47,524
Poverty rate
18.2%
Median home value
$106,800
Median rent
$757/mo
Homeownership
75.8%
Bachelor's or higher
12.9%
Median age
43.1
Average commute
23.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (392), Irish Americans (297), German Americans (98).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lonoke County. PPP loans are for Lonoke.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$43,651
15,977 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,746
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$574M
FY 2026, $7,762 per person
PPP loans
$11.4M
274 loans, 1,608 jobs reported
How people get to work
Lonoke, AR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.4%
- Carpooled15.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home4.4%
Average one-way commute: 23.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lonoke, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
794
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
180
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 31°F
50.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone14 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lonoke, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.8%
U.S. 33.3% +5.5 pts
Diabetes
13.8%
U.S. 12.1% +1.7 pts
Smoking
17.4%
U.S. 12.8% +4.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.7%
U.S. 11.1% +0.6 pts
ZIP codes in Lonoke
1 in or overlapping Lonoke. Population shown
Cities near Lonoke
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CarlisleCity | 9.6 mi | 4.8 |
| ScottCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3.2 |
| KeoTown | 14 mi | 4.9 |
| JacksonvilleCity | 14 mi | 28.7 |
| CabotCity | 15 mi | 20.8 |
| AustinCity | 15 mi | 3.1 |
| WardCity | 15 mi | 4.5 |
| McAlmontCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.6 |
| EnglandCity | 17 mi | 1.9 |
| CoyTown | 17 mi | 0.7 |
| SherwoodCity | 18 mi | 20.8 |
| North Little RockCity | 18 mi | 53 |
| AllportTown | 19 mi | 0.2 |
| College StationCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.1 |
| HumnokeCity | 19 mi | 0.3 |
| HazenCity | 19 mi | 3.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lonoke, AR in?
- Lonoke is in Lonoke County, Arkansas.
- What ZIP codes are in Lonoke, AR?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Lonoke include 72086.
- What is the population of Lonoke, AR?
- About 4,267 people live in Lonoke, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lonoke?
- Nearby places include Carlisle (9.6 mi), Scott (12 mi), Keo (14 mi), Jacksonville (14 mi), Cabot (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023