ZIP Code 72438 Demographics

Mississippi County, Arkansas  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 72438 compared to county averages.

Total Population

2,469

↓ 93.9% vs county

Median HH Income

$41,429

↓ 17.2% vs county

Median Home Value

$119,200

↑ +8.4% vs county

Median Age

35.9 yrs

↑ 3.0% vs county

Unemployment Rate

3.6%

↑ 63.1% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 72438 compares to Mississippi County and Arkansas overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 72438 $41k Mississippi $50k Arkansas $56k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 72438 $119k Mississippi $110k Arkansas $162k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

13.4%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

68.5%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$404

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 72438 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$119,200
Down Payment (20%)$23,840
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$757P&I: $603 | Tax: $119 | Ins: $35
Rent (Local Median)
$404
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $353/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 72438, sorted by distance.

72447 6.5 mi away craighead county 63821 7.1 mi away dunklin county 63829 8.2 mi away dunklin county 63855 11.2 mi away dunklin county 72426 11.3 mi away mississippi county 63876 13.1 mi away dunklin county 72450 19.0 mi away greene county 72443 19.4 mi away greene county

About Mississippi County

Mississippi County is located in Arkansas and has a total population of 40,361. The county's median household income is $50,012 and median home value is $110,000. ZIP code 72438 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Mississippi County

Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.