Lexa, AR · standard
ZIP Code 72355
Phillips County, Arkansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,768
- 10/sq mi Low-density area
- $55,307
- Median income Below-median income area
- $97,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 20.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Lexa pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 21st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 9th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 10
- people per sq mi
- 62%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72355 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 72355 covers 271.4 square miles in Lexa, Phillips County, Arkansas (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,768 residents on file, a density of 10 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 72355 reports a modest median household income of $55,307 (2% below the average Arkansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,269. The poverty rate is 24.9%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $97,600 (33% below the average Arkansas ZIP), and median rent is $960; owner occupancy is 61.8%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.6, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Phillips County, so 72355 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 →
Top industries in ZIP 72355
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lexa, AR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72355.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Construction
Construction
3 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
3 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
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 72355, Lexa, AR · 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
2,768
Population
271.4
Area (sq mi)
10
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 72355?
38.6
Median Age
46.1%
Male
53.9%
Female
0.1%
Foreign-Born
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?
$55,307
Median Household Income
-2% vs state ZIP avg
$30,269
Per Capita Income
24.9%
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 72355 ranks among Arkansas ZIPs
Lexa, AR household income vs. every Arkansas ZIP code
Median household income among 505 reporting Arkansas ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$55,307 Top 47% higher than 53% of 505 Arkansas ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Arkansas ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
968housing units
968
Total Housing Units
753
Occupied Units
215
Vacant Units
2.36
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$97,600
Median Home Value
-33% vs state ZIP avg
$960
Median Rent
1982
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 16 business establishments in ZIP 72355, employing approximately 66 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,995,000.
16
Businesses
66
Employees
$2.0M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 25.0% |
| Construction | 3 | 18.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 18.8% |
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 72355 vs 72374 →
ZIP 72355 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 72390
West Helena (72390)
9,107 residents
- 72342
Helena (72342)
5,532 residents
- 72355 2,768
Lexa (72355)
2,768 residents
- 72374 876
Poplar Grove (72374)
876 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 72355 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 72355 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 72355
Lexa (72355)
$55,307 median income
- 72390
West Helena (72390)
$38,294 median income
- 72342
Helena (72342)
$36,905 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 72355 ranks the highest of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 72355, both outside AR so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (2,768 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 72355 in?
ZIP code 72355 (Lexa) is located in Phillips County, Arkansas. Phillips County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/phillips-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 72355?
ZIP code 72355 in Lexa, AR has a population of 2,768 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72355?
The median household income in ZIP 72355 is $55,307, which is 28% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72355?
The median home value in ZIP 72355 is $97,600, which is 65% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72355?
The largest racial group in ZIP 72355 is White at 53.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72355?
ZIP code 72355 has 16 business establishments employing approximately 66 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 72355?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 72355 are: Other services (except public administration) (4), Construction (3), Wholesale trade (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72355?
In ZIP code 72355, 47.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.4% 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 72355?
In ZIP code 72355, approximately 61.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 38.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72355?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72355 is 24.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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