72438 ZIP Code — Leachville, AR

Mississippi County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72438 is located in Leachville, Arkansas, within Mississippi County. It covers approximately 60.32 square miles and serves a population of 2,469 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 72438

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $119,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.

Median household income is $41,429. Poverty affects 30% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 22% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 47% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 72438 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,469

population

60.32

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72438 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72438

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72438. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Leachville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

63821 Arbyrd (8.1 mi) 72442 Manila (8.6 mi) 72447 Monette (9.7 mi) 63855 Hornersville (10.8 mi) 63829 Cardwell (11.8 mi) 72428 Etowah (14.1 mi) 63876 Senath (14.2 mi) 72419 Caraway (14.6 mi) 72414 Black Oak (15.7 mi) 72437 Lake City (16 mi) 72315 Blytheville (17.5 mi) 72370 Osceola (18.1 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,469
Population density	41 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	093

Geography
Land area	60.32 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	35.9363
Longitude	-90.1711
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	66.6%	56.2%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	15.6%	25.6%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	16.1%	15.2%	15.7%
Over $200k	1.7%	3.0%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

2,469

Population

People per sq mi

35.9

Median age

$41,429

Median household income

$25,632

Per capita income

$119,200

Median home value

$404

Median monthly rent

68.5%

Home ownership

29.9%

Poverty rate

3.6%

Unemployment

780

Housing units

18.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

113

Under 5

123

5–9

106

10–14

116

15–19

20–24

132

25–34

144

113

35–44

124

117

45–54

129

55–59

110

60–64

121

100

65–74

109

75–84

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	798	32.3%
18 and over	1,671	67.7%
65 and over	389	15.8%
Median age	35.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 81.1%

Hispanic or Latino 8.4%

Two or more races 6.9%

Other race 3%

Black or African American 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	2,187	81.1%
Hispanic or Latino	227	8.4%
Two or more races	186	6.9%
Other race	81	3%
Black or African American	15	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	66.6%	56.2%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	15.6%	25.6%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	16.1%	15.2%	15.7%
Over $200k	1.7%	3.0%	4.0%

Under $10k 16.9%

$10k–$15k 9.8%

$15k–$25k 11.5%

$25k–$35k 9.1%

$35k–$50k 5.0%

$50k–$75k 17.6%

$75k–$100k 3.7%

$100k–$150k 14.4%

$150k–$200k 10.6%

$200k+ 1.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	16.9%
$10k–$15k	9.8%
$15k–$25k	11.5%
$25k–$35k	9.1%
$35k–$50k	5.0%
$50k–$75k	17.6%
$75k–$100k	3.7%
$100k–$150k	14.4%
$150k–$200k	10.6%
$200k+	1.4%
Median income	$41,429

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 20.2%

$50k–$100k 17.6%

$100k–$150k 19.6%

$150k–$200k 28.8%

$200k–$300k 6.3%

$300k–$500k 3.5%

$500k–$1M 3.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$119,200
Median rent / month	$404
Owner occupied	68.5%
Renter occupied	31.5%
Vacant	10.8%
Single-family detached	67.6%
Large apartment buildings	1.1%
Mobile homes	9.0%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.46

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.2%
2000–2009	1.7%
1990–1999	20.5%
1980–1989	14.8%
1970–1979	16.3%
1960–1969	15.6%
1950–1959	18.8%
1940–1949	4.3%
1939 or earlier	1.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	9.9%
1 bedroom	5.3%
2 bedrooms	32.8%
3 bedrooms	41.8%
4 bedrooms	7.8%
5+ bedrooms	2.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.6%
1 vehicle	44.2%
2 vehicles	35.0%
3 or more	17.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	66.0%
Electricity	30.6%
Propane / LP gas	3.3%
Wood	0.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	405	41.8%
Cohabiting couple	63	6.5%
Male householder, no spouse	200	20.7%
Female householder, no spouse	300	31.0%
Households with children under 18	342	35.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	297	30.7%
Average household size	2.55

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.8%	28.2%
Married	52.7%	42.2%
Separated	2.9%	3.3%
Widowed	4.3%	7.0%
Divorced	12.2%	19.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.8%

Some HS, no diploma 13.6%

HS graduate 35.3%

Some college, no degree 19.8%

Associate's degree 4.6%

Bachelor's degree 13.4%

Graduate / professional 5.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	78.6%
Bachelor's or higher	18.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	64	10.3%
Kindergarten	42	6.8%
Elementary school	235	38.0%
High school	199	32.1%
College / grad school	79	12.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.8%

Manufacturing 16.3%

Agriculture & mining 10.9%

Construction 9.5%

Retail trade 5.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.7%

Other services 5.0%

Finance & real estate 4.8%

Professional & management 4.6%

Transportation & utilities 4.0%

Wholesale trade 3.2%

Public administration 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	20.6%
Service	15.5%
Sales & office	10.0%
Natural resources & construction	30.2%
Production & transportation	23.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.5%
Government	24.4%
Self-employed	1.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.2%
Carpool	21.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	1.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.3

Poverty

All people 29.9%

Under 18 years 46.0%

18 and over 22.8%

Married-couple families 3.0%

Female-led households 64.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.8%
Retirement income	30.1%
Supplemental Security	6.1%
Cash public assistance	2.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	22.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.1%
High blood pressure	40.0%
High cholesterol	38.6%
Diabetes	12.3%
Heart disease	8.4%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	28.4%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	10.5%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.0%
Binge drinking	15.4%
No physical activity	34.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.0%
Depression	27.4%
Fair or poor health	22.6%
Poor mental health	17.9%
Poor physical health	14.9%
No health insurance	17.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.5%
Visited dentist	48.1%
Cholesterol screening	85.4%
Teeth loss	22.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	134	8.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.8%
Under 18	13.2%
18–64 years	20.4%
65 and over	44.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	55.2%
Public insurance	49.1%
No insurance	5.5%
Uninsured under 19	3.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,233	90.4%
Spanish	82	3.7%
Other Indo-European	82	3.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,421	98.1%
Born in same state	2,405	97.4%
Born in different state	1,705	69.1%
Foreign born	16	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	48	1.9%
Not a US citizen	38	79.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	387	15.7%
French	307	12.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	221	9%
English	58	2.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.2%
Internet access	87.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72438

What city is ZIP code 72438 in?

ZIP code 72438 is primarily assigned to Leachville, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72438 in?

ZIP code 72438 falls within Mississippi County, Arkansas.

Is ZIP code 72438 family-oriented?

32% of residents in ZIP code 72438 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72438?

30% of residents in ZIP code 72438 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 72438 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 72438 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 72438?

The median home value in ZIP code 72438 is $119,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 72438 in?

ZIP code 72438 observes the CST timezone.