PlainZIP

Leachville, AR · standard

ZIP Code 72438

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

2,574
18/sq mi
$56,688
Median income
$123,500
Median home value
21.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

24th pct
household income, US ZIPs
18th pct
home value, US ZIPs
18
people per sq mi
70%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72438 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 72438 covers 144.6 square miles in Leachville, Mississippi County, Arkansas (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,574 residents on file, a density of 18 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 72438 reports a modest median household income of $56,688 (0% above the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $28,305. 23.7% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 0.6%. Housing costs here run $123,500 for a typical home value (15% below the state average), with rent averaging $475 a month; 69.6% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.2, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 5 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Mississippi County, letting you compare 72438 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 72438

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Leachville, AR

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72438.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 72438, Leachville, 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

2,574

Population

144.6

Area (sq mi)

18

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 72438?

42.2

Median Age

48.4%

Male

51.6%

Female

7.8%

Foreign-Born

White 79.2%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 19.2%
Hispanic or Latino 17.6%

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?

$56,688

Median Household Income

+0% vs state

$28,305

Per Capita Income

23.7%

Poverty Rate

0.6%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 72438 ranks nationally

Leachville, AR household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$56,688 24th percentile higher than 24% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $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 56.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.5%

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

What does housing look like?

964

Total Housing Units

901

Occupied Units

63

Vacant Units

2.52

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 69.6%
Renter 30.4%

$123,500

Median Home Value

-15% vs state

$475

Median Rent

1983

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 31 business establishments in ZIP 72438, employing approximately 243 people with a combined annual payroll of $12,820,000.

31

Businesses

243

Employees

$12.8M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 8 25.8%
Other services (except public administration) 4 12.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 9.7%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 72438 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 72438 ranks #2 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 72438 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 72438 ranks #3 of 6 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
63821 Arbyrd, MO 970 7.1 mi
72447 Monette, AR 1,964 6.5 mi
72442 Manila, AR 4,886 8.9 mi
63829 Cardwell, MO 1,120 8.2 mi
72414 Black Oak, AR 443 11.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Mississippi County

72315 standard
Blytheville, AR
Pop: 23,966
72370 standard
Osceola, AR
Pop: 8,606
72442 standard
Manila, AR
Pop: 4,886
72358 standard
Luxora, AR
Pop: 1,690
72350 standard
Joiner, AR
Pop: 1,226
72395 standard
Wilson, AR
Pop: 1,017

Related Areas

Mississippi County Leachville, AR Arkansas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 72438 in? ▼
ZIP code 72438 (Leachville) is located in Mississippi County, Arkansas. Mississippi County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/mississippi-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 72438? ▼
ZIP code 72438 in Leachville, AR has a population of 2,574 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72438? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 72438 is $56,688, which is 26% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72438? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 72438 is $123,500, which is 56% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72438? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 72438 is White at 79.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 17.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72438? ▼
ZIP code 72438 has 31 business establishments employing approximately 243 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 72438? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 72438 are: Retail trade (8), Other services (except public administration) (4), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72438? ▼
In ZIP code 72438, 56.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.5% 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 72438? ▼
In ZIP code 72438, approximately 69.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72438? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72438 is 23.7% 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.