| City: | Keo, Arkansas |
| County: | Lonoke County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:07:27 AM |
| Population: | 182 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 501 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 34.5892, -92.0023 |
| Land Area: | 3.681 sq mi |
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Keo is a small rural community in Lonoke County, Arkansas, with 182 residents spread across 3.3 square miles. This isn't just a town with PO Box service. It's a PO Box Only Zone, meaning there's no alternative mail delivery across the entire territory. All 87 households depend on the post office for mail access.
The Keo post office maintains 88 PO Boxes for 87 occupied homes, a near-perfect 1:1 ratio. That means virtually every household relies on a box. Mail reaches the community through one rural route and one highway contract route serving Highway 232 W and surrounding roads like Chapel Rd, Pecan Rd, and a small downtown grid with Main St, 2nd St, and 3rd St.
Keo leans older, with a median age of 50.5 years. Most residents are white (82%), with smaller Black (13%) and Hispanic (13%) populations. The housing stock skews older too. About 128 of the area's structures predate 1939, giving Keo a historic character common to Arkansas Delta communities.
The local economy centers on transportation and logistics. An unusual 89% of workers are employed in transportation, warehousing, or utilities, likely tied to Highway 232 and regional shipping corridors. Another 51% work from home, suggesting remote jobs or self-employment. Median household income sits at $39,531, below the national median. Median rent runs $905 per month for the town's 23 renter-occupied homes.
All mail to Keo addresses must use a PO Box. Standard mailing format:
[Recipient Name]
PO Box [Number]
Keo, AR 72083Street names center on Highway 232 W, the main corridor, plus a small downtown grid with Main St and numbered streets typical of early-1900s Arkansas towns.
ZIP Code 72083 has 182 residents and 87 households (average 2.09 persons per household). The median age is 50.5 years, significantly older than the state (38.8) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 52.2% male and 47.8% female, which is higher than the state male share (49.0%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (81.9%, much higher than the state average of 70.2% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (12.6%, slightly lower than the state average of 15.1%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.4%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 182Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 310Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 49.4 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $39,000Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 87Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $86,800Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.09Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.22Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 212 | 238 | 260 | 209 | 219 | 261 | 230 | 196 | 161 | 182 | 214 | 239 | 300 | 310 |
| Decennial Census | 237 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 182 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 50.5
Male Median Age: 46.9
Female Median Age: 51.6
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 11 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 7 | 9 | 4 | 14 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Female | 5 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 10 | 13 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 7 |
| Total | 16 | 3 | 9 | 9 | 3 | 10 | 10 | 2 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 27 | 14 | 9 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 8 |
| White: | 149 | 81.87% |
| Black: | 23 | 12.64% |
| Hispanic:* | 8 | 4.40% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 2 | 1.10% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 182 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 95 | 52.20% | 46.9 years |
| Females: | 87 | 47.80% | 51.6 years |
| Total: | 182 | 100% | 50.5 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 292 | 94.19% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 18 | 5.81% |
| Total Population: | 310 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 292 | 94.19% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 18 | 5.81% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $39,000, which is considerably lower than the national median ($80,734), is down $19,333 (33.1%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $8,250. Family households earn a median of $50,938 versus $28,750 for nonfamily households (a difference of $22,188). By gender, male median income is $43,393 and female is $30,750, which is much lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $12,643 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 59.3%, which is lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 4.8%, which is a bit less than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (35.6%).
Explore More:Income Over TimeHousehold IncomeEmployment StatusBy Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $58,333 | $56,250 | $47,500 | $42,875 | $41,389 | $40,000 | $32,917 | $29,118 | $30,750 | $31,875 | $31,250 | $40,625 | $39,531 | $39,000 |
| Median Family Income | $52,321 | $50,000 | $45,417 | $43,438 | $41,667 | $41,875 | $34,583 | $33,036 | $31,250 | $0 | $43,750 | $46,250 | $46,250 | $50,938 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $77,969 | $78,571 | $65,000 | $36,250 | $0 | $29,625 | $29,091 | $28,295 | $0 | $0 | $24,063 | $26,369 | $0 | $28,750 |
| Median Male Income | $32,500 | $31,250 | $43,750 | $46,250 | $0 | $30,893 | $33,542 | $33,214 | $32,083 | $55,284 | $52,292 | $42,250 | $39,583 | $43,393 |
| Median Female Income | $28,750 | $23,750 | $26,250 | $26,563 | $0 | $18,854 | $19,188 | $18,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $18,750 | $30,750 |
| Employed: | 118 | 56.46% |
| Unemployed: | 6 | 2.87% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 85 | 40.67% |
| Total: | 209 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 42 | 35.59% |
| Service: | 21 | 17.80% |
| Sales and Office: | 10 | 8.47% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 34 | 28.81% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 11 | 9.32% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 118 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $86,800, which is considerably lower than the national median ($332,700), is up $17,600 (25.43%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $2,500. The median gross rent is $895, which is much lower than the national median ($1,413), is up $395 (79.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $78. Of occupied housing, owners make up 65.08% (34.15% with a mortgage, 65.85% free-and-clear) and renters 34.92% - making this ZIP Code higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 1.56%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (10.12%).
Explore More:Compare Home ValueHome Value Over TimeRent & Over TimeHousing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $69,200 | $73,300 | $94,500 | $70,000 | $67,900 | $80,000 | $82,800 | $77,500 | $84,300 | $0 | $77,900 | $0 | $0 | $86,800 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 36 | 81.82% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 7 | 15.91% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 1 | 2.27% |
| Total: | 44 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $500 | $475 | $470 | $496 | $0 | $835 | $829 | $822 | $817 | $806 | $681 | $875 | $905 | $895 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 28 | 22.22% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 54 | 42.86% |
| Renter Occupied: | 44 | 34.92% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 126 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 126 | 98.44% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 2 | 1.56% |
| Total Housing Units: | 128 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 107 | 83.59% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 21 | 16.41% |
| Total Housing Units: | 128 | 100% |
In 2024, 28.20% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 96.20%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 10.60%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 17.90%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), up 8.70 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 11.10 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (82.72%). College enrollment is 2.47%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 8 | 3.83% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 113 | 54.07% |
| Some college, no degree: | 23 | 11.00% |
| Associate's degree: | 6 | 2.87% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 50 | 23.92% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 9 | 4.31% |
| Total: | 209 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 201 | 96.17% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 59 | 28.23% |
| Private Insurance: | 137 | 42.15% |
| Public Insurance: | 155 | 47.69% |
| No Insurance: | 33 | 10.15% |
| Total: | 325 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 292 | 89.85% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 1.8% | 1.6% | 1.4% | 1.8% | 3.6% | 6.3% | 15.5% | 20.0% | 21.6% | 19.6% | 18.8% | 9.3% | 10.5% | 17.9% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 2 | 2.47% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 67 | 82.72% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 10 | 12.35% |
| College or graduate school: | 2 | 2.47% |
| Total: | 81 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 2 | 2.47% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 77 | 95.06% |
ZIP Code 72083 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 5 business establishments, employing about 15 people with an annual payroll of $179,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 164Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 5Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $37,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $179,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 15Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 72083 is located in Lonoke County, Arkansas, within the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 30780) and Arkansas's 1st Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 699,757 people, about 0.03% of whom live in ZIP Code 72083. It covers 3.681 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.037 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, ARSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 30780Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 699,757Source: Census |
| MSA: | Little Rock-North Little Rock, AR MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 3.681 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.037 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 01Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 19318.29 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 0536550Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Keo town; ArkansasSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 72083 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.