72338 ZIP Code — Frenchmans Bayou, AR

Mississippi County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72338 is located in Frenchmans Bayou, Arkansas, within Mississippi County. It covers approximately 35.06 square miles and serves a population of 15 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

population

35.06

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72338 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72338

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72338. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Frenchmans Bayou	Acceptable
Frenchmans Bayou	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72350 Joiner (2.6 mi) 72384 Turrell (7.3 mi) 38023 Drummonds (8.9 mi) 72330 Dyess (9.7 mi) 72395 Wilson (10.2 mi) 72386 Tyronza (11.4 mi) 72354 Lepanto (13.2 mi) 38127 Memphis (14.7 mi) 72364 Marion (16.1 mi) 38053 Millington (16.7 mi) 38055 Millington (17.3 mi) 72327 Crawfordsville (17.5 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	15
Population density	0 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	093

Geography
Land area	35.06 sq mi
Water area	1.13 sq mi
Latitude	35.4517
Longitude	-90.1677
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	870

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	100.0%	56.2%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	0.0%	25.6%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	15.2%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.0%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

Population

71.1

Median age

Median household income

$13,500

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

0.0%

Home ownership

46.7%

Poverty rate

100.0%

Unemployment

Housing units

0.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

10–14

55–59

65–74

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2	13.3%
18 and over	13	86.7%
65 and over	8	53.3%
Median age	71.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 53.3%

Two or more races 46.7%

Group	Count	%
White	8	53.3%
Two or more races	7	46.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	100.0%	56.2%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	0.0%	25.6%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	15.2%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.0%	4.0%

$10k–$15k 27.3%

$15k–$25k 72.7%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	27.3%
$15k–$25k	72.7%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	0.0%
Renter occupied	100.0%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	27.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	72.7%
Median rooms	0.0
Avg household size (owned)	0.00

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	100.0%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	72.7%
2 bedrooms	0.0%
3 bedrooms	0.0%
4 bedrooms	27.3%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	72.7%
2 vehicles	27.3%
3 or more	0.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	27.3%
Propane / LP gas	72.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	3	27.3%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	8	72.7%
Households with children under 18	3	27.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	8	72.7%
Average household size	1.36

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	0.0%	0.0%
Married	100.0%	20.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	80.0%
Divorced	0.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 100.0%

Some college, no degree 0.0%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	0.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	2	100.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	0.0%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	0.0%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	0.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 46.7%

Under 18 years 100.0%

18 and over 38.5%

Married-couple families 100.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	72.7%
Retirement income	0.0%
Supplemental Security	27.3%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	100.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.0%
High blood pressure	38.8%
High cholesterol	34.0%
Diabetes	11.9%
Heart disease	8.4%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	26.0%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	9.2%
Cancer	6.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.0%
Binge drinking	16.0%
No physical activity	32.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.9%
Depression	24.6%
Fair or poor health	21.5%
Poor mental health	17.2%
Poor physical health	13.8%
No health insurance	18.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.3%
Visited dentist	49.6%
Cholesterol screening	83.4%
Teeth loss	28.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	53.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	0.0%
65 and over	100.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	0.0%
Public insurance	100.0%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	15	100.0%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	15	100.0%
Born in same state	15	100.0%
Born in different state	4	26.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	15	100%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	73.3%
Internet access	100.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72338

What city is ZIP code 72338 in?

ZIP code 72338 is primarily assigned to Frenchmans Bayou, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72338 in?

ZIP code 72338 falls within Mississippi County, Arkansas.

Does ZIP code 72338 have an older population?

53% of residents in ZIP code 72338 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 72338 have a large retiree population?

73% of households in ZIP code 72338 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72338?

47% of residents in ZIP code 72338 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 72338?

ZIP code 72338 has an estimated population of 15 residents.

What timezone is ZIP code 72338 in?

ZIP code 72338 observes the CST timezone.