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ZIP Code 72142
Scott, AR, Lonoke County
Population
2,557
Land area
105.5sq mi
People per sq mi
24
City
Scott
ZIP 72142 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 72142 at a glance
- ZIP 72142 (Scott) is 59% less dense than Arkansas as a whole.
- The median household income is $62,863, 3% above the Arkansas median of $60,773.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $196,900 (5% above Arkansas) and median rent is $991 a month.
Local data for ZIP 72142
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 72142, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$62,863
Poverty rate
17.9%
Median home value
$196,900
Prices +15.2% in a year
Median rent
$991/mo
Homeownership
92.7%
Bachelor's or higher
8.9%
Median age
58.1
Average commute
29.1 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
39
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
236
$12.02M annual payroll
PPP loans
$2.79M
96 loans
Campaign donations
$9,452
16% D, 64% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 72142, 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
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 72142, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.6%
U.S. 33.3% +8.3 pts
Diabetes
16.5%
U.S. 12.1% +4.4 pts
Smoking
17.6%
U.S. 12.8% +4.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.6%
U.S. 11.1% -0.5 pts
Cities in ZIP 72142
ZIP codes near 72142
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 72083Keo | 5 mi | 3.7 |
| 72183Wrightsville | 8.8 mi | 0.2 |
| 72053College Station | 9.8 mi | 0.6 |
| 72117McAlmont | 9.9 mi | 54.4 |
| 72046England | 10 mi | 232.8 |
| 72206Wrightsville | 12 mi | 111.6 |
| 72202Little Rock | 12 mi | 7.1 |
| 72086Lonoke | 12 mi | 164.1 |
| 72180Woodson | 13 mi | 0.1 |
| 72114North Little Rock | 13 mi | 7.7 |
| 72201Little Rock | 14 mi | 1.2 |
| 72116North Little Rock | 14 mi | 6.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 72142?
- ZIP code 72142 is in Scott, AR (Lonoke County).
- What county is ZIP code 72142 in?
- ZIP code 72142 is mostly in Lonoke County, Arkansas.
- How many people live in ZIP code 72142?
- About 2,557 people live in the 72142 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.