PlainZIP

Arcola, MS · standard

ZIP Code 38722

Washington County, Mississippi - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

531
6/sq mi
$21,818
Median income
$87,800
Median home value
17.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Arcola pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

1th pct
household income, US ZIPs
6th pct
home value, US ZIPs
6
people per sq mi
64%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 38722 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 38722 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Arcola, Washington County, Mississippi, home to just 531 residents across 83.0 square miles, a density of 6 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 38722 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $21,818 (58% below the Mississippi average), while per-capita income is $14,742. Poverty here runs at 44.0%, with unemployment measured at 22.0%. Median home value sits at $87,800 (35% below the state average), median rent at $477 a month, and owner-occupancy at 64.3%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.8, and the average commute is -. To put 38722 in local context, 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Washington County, for a geography-aware comparison.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 38722, Arcola, MS · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

531

Population

83.0

Area (sq mi)

6

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 38722?

42.8

Median Age

34.7%

Male

65.3%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 5.2%
African American 94.4%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.4%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$21,818

Median Household Income

-58% vs state

$14,742

Per Capita Income

44.0%

Poverty Rate

22.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 38722 ranks nationally

Arcola, MS household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$21,818 1st percentile higher than 1% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 43.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

166

Total Housing Units

112

Occupied Units

54

Vacant Units

2.15

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 64.3%
Renter 35.7%

$87,800

Median Home Value

-35% vs state

$477

Median Rent

1975

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 4 business establishments in ZIP 38722, employing approximately 39 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,183,000.

4

Businesses

39

Employees

$1.2M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 38722 vs 38748 →

ZIP 38722 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 38722 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 38722 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 38722 ranks #3 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
38748 Hollandale, MS 3,901 7.7 mi
38756 Leland, MS 6,462 9.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Washington County

38701 standard
Greenville, MS
Pop: 24,187
38703 standard
Greenville, MS
Pop: 14,568
38756 standard
Leland, MS
Pop: 6,462
38748 standard
Hollandale, MS
Pop: 3,901
38760 standard
Metcalfe, MS
Pop: 929
38744 standard
Glen Allan, MS
Pop: 682

Related Areas

Washington County Arcola, MS Mississippi

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 38722 in? ▼
ZIP code 38722 (Arcola) is located in Washington County, Mississippi. Washington County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/washington-ms.
What is the population of ZIP code 38722? ▼
ZIP code 38722 in Arcola, MS has a population of 531 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 38722? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 38722 is $21,818, which is 71% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 38722? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 38722 is $87,800, which is 68% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 38722? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 38722 is African American at 94.4%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 38722? ▼
ZIP code 38722 has 4 business establishments employing approximately 39 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 38722? ▼
In ZIP code 38722, 43.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 38722? ▼
In ZIP code 38722, approximately 64.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38722? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 38722 is 44.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.