72358 ZIP Code — Luxora, AR

Mississippi County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72358 is located in Luxora, Arkansas, within Mississippi County. It covers approximately 67.24 square miles and serves a population of 1,648 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 72358

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $40,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.

Median household income is $28,438. Poverty affects 28% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 41% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 3% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (46%), smoking (30%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 72358 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.

1,648

population

67.24

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72358 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72358

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72358. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Luxora	Acceptable
Luxora	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72315 Blytheville (6.9 mi) 38063 Ripley (10.5 mi) 38041 Henning (13.1 mi) 72370 Osceola (13.7 mi) 38015 Burlison (16 mi) 72442 Manila (18.5 mi) 72428 Etowah (19 mi) 38030 Finley (19.2 mi) 38040 Halls (19.9 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,648
Population density	25 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	093

Geography
Land area	67.24 sq mi
Water area	3.89 sq mi
Latitude	35.7934
Longitude	-89.8506
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	70.5%	56.2%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	18.6%	25.6%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	10.9%	15.2%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.0%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,648

Population

People per sq mi

35.6

Median age

$28,438

Median household income

$18,529

Per capita income

$40,400

Median home value

$661

Median monthly rent

70.8%

Home ownership

27.6%

Poverty rate

9.5%

Unemployment

501

Housing units

3.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

157

25–34

155

35–44

117

45–54

55–59

101

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	347	21.1%
18 and over	1,301	78.9%
65 and over	125	7.6%
Median age	35.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 41.7%

Black or African American 37.3%

Two or more races 10%

Hispanic or Latino 6.7%

Other race 3.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	737	41.7%
Black or African American	659	37.3%
Two or more races	177	10%
Hispanic or Latino	118	6.7%
Other race	66	3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	9	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	70.5%	56.2%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	18.6%	25.6%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	10.9%	15.2%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.0%	4.0%

Under $10k 13.9%

$10k–$15k 13.3%

$15k–$25k 17.0%

$25k–$35k 13.9%

$35k–$50k 4.3%

$50k–$75k 13.7%

$75k–$100k 7.5%

$100k–$150k 8.5%

$150k–$200k 8.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	13.9%
$10k–$15k	13.3%
$15k–$25k	17.0%
$25k–$35k	13.9%
$35k–$50k	4.3%
$50k–$75k	13.7%
$75k–$100k	7.5%
$100k–$150k	8.5%
$150k–$200k	8.1%
Median income	$28,438

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 64.3%

$50k–$100k 21.6%

$100k–$150k 10.8%

$200k–$300k 0.9%

$300k–$500k 2.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$40,400
Median rent / month	$661
Owner occupied	70.8%
Renter occupied	29.2%
Vacant	24.8%
Single-family detached	67.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	18.2%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.81

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.6%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	17.6%
1980–1989	8.1%
1970–1979	26.8%
1960–1969	7.5%
1950–1959	29.1%
1940–1949	5.5%
1939 or earlier	1.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	8.7%
1 bedroom	8.3%
2 bedrooms	22.4%
3 bedrooms	43.1%
4 bedrooms	13.9%
5+ bedrooms	3.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	14.1%
1 vehicle	47.0%
2 vehicles	34.2%
3 or more	4.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	52.8%
Electricity	41.8%
Propane / LP gas	4.6%
No fuel used	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	153	31.7%
Cohabiting couple	1	0.2%
Male householder, no spouse	168	34.8%
Female householder, no spouse	161	33.3%
Households with children under 18	168	34.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	122	25.3%
Average household size	2.80

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	41.6%	45.8%
Married	25.4%	33.2%
Separated	10.6%	2.0%
Widowed	7.1%	7.3%
Divorced	15.4%	11.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 9.3%

Some HS, no diploma 21.4%

HS graduate 38.2%

Some college, no degree 20.3%

Associate's degree 7.5%

Bachelor's degree 2.0%

Graduate / professional 1.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	69.3%
Bachelor's or higher	3.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	21	5.5%
Elementary school	206	53.9%
High school	77	20.2%
College / grad school	78	20.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 31.6%

Retail trade 12.5%

Education & healthcare 11.2%

Public administration 11.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.3%

Construction 8.9%

Transportation & utilities 7.4%

Agriculture & mining 5.1%

Finance & real estate 1.9%

Professional & management 0.6%

Other services 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	13.9%
Service	28.3%
Sales & office	11.0%
Natural resources & construction	8.0%
Production & transportation	38.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.3%
Government	18.6%
Self-employed	7.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.9%
Carpool	20.5%
Public transit	1.7%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.0

Poverty

All people 27.6%

Under 18 years 19.9%

18 and over 30.3%

Married-couple families 19.0%

Female-led households 42.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.3%
Retirement income	16.8%
Supplemental Security	10.1%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	41.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	45.9%
High blood pressure	44.1%
High cholesterol	35.7%
Diabetes	14.5%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	11.8%
Arthritis	25.8%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	9.6%
Cancer	4.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	29.5%
Binge drinking	14.9%
No physical activity	38.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.0%
Depression	25.1%
Fair or poor health	27.5%
Poor mental health	19.2%
Poor physical health	15.9%
No health insurance	22.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.1%
Visited dentist	39.7%
Cholesterol screening	84.1%
Teeth loss	28.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	87	6.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.6%
Under 18	13.3%
18–64 years	22.8%
65 and over	57.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	37.3%
Public insurance	58.3%
No insurance	12.4%
Uninsured under 19	9.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,589	96.4%
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)	1,638	99.4%
Born in same state	1,633	99.1%
Born in different state	1,265	76.8%
Foreign born	5	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	10	0.6%
Not a US citizen	10	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	225	13.7%
Italian	132	8%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	35	2.1%
English	21	1.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	29.3%
Internet access	77.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72358

What city is ZIP code 72358 in?

ZIP code 72358 is primarily assigned to Luxora, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72358 in?

ZIP code 72358 falls within Mississippi County, Arkansas.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 72358?

3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72358?

28% of residents in ZIP code 72358 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 72358 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 72358 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 72358?

The median home value in ZIP code 72358 is $40,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 72358 in?

ZIP code 72358 observes the CST timezone.