ZIP Code 72442 Demographics

Mississippi County, Arkansas  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 72442 compared to county averages.

Total Population

4,447

↓ 89.0% vs county

Median HH Income

$64,229

↑ +28.4% vs county

Median Home Value

$140,500

↑ +27.7% vs county

Median Age

39.3 yrs

↓ +6.2% vs county

Unemployment Rate

6.0%

↑ 38.5% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 72442 compares to Mississippi County and Arkansas overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 72442 $64k Mississippi $50k Arkansas $56k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 72442 $141k Mississippi $110k Arkansas $162k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

10.6%

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

Owner Occupancy

71.3%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$597

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 72442 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$140,500
Down Payment (20%)$28,100
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$892P&I: $710 | Tax: $141 | Ins: $41
Rent (Local Median)
$597
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $295/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 72442, sorted by distance.

72428 5.8 mi away mississippi county 72419 10.1 mi away craighead county 72370 10.6 mi away mississippi county 72351 11.5 mi away mississippi county 72377 12.2 mi away poinsett county 72354 15.7 mi away poinsett county 72330 16.1 mi away mississippi county 72395 16.7 mi away mississippi 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 72442 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.