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 Moderate-density area
- $56,688
- Median income Below-median income area
- $123,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 21.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Arkansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,305. The poverty rate is 23.7%, 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 $123,500 (15% below the average Arkansas ZIP), and median rent is $475; owner occupancy is 69.6%.
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 -. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Mississippi County, so 72438 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 72438
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Leachville, AR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72438.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
8 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
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 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
Who lives in ZIP 72438?
42.2
Median Age
48.4%
Male
51.6%
Female
7.8%
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?
$56,688
Median Household Income
+0% vs state ZIP avg
$28,305
Per Capita Income
23.7%
Poverty Rate
0.6%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 72438 ranks among Arkansas ZIPs
Leachville, 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)
$56,688 Top 42% higher than 58% 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
964housing units
964
Total Housing Units
901
Occupied Units
63
Vacant Units
2.52
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$123,500
Median Home Value
-15% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 72438 vs 63821 →
ZIP 72438 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 72442
Manila (72442)
4,886 residents
- 72438
Leachville (72438)
2,574 residents
- 72447
Monette (72447)
1,964 residents
- 63829 1,120
Cardwell (63829)
1,120 residents
- 63821 970
Arbyrd (63821)
970 residents
- 72414 443
Black Oak (72414)
443 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 72438 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 72438 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 72414
Black Oak (72414)
$60,833 median income
- 72447
Monette (72447)
$59,444 median income
- 72438
Leachville (72438)
$56,688 median income
- 72442
Manila (72442)
$56,221 median income
- 63821
Arbyrd (63821)
$40,238 median income
- 63829
Cardwell (63829)
$28,281 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 72438, 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 (2,574 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 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.
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