38722 ZIP Code — Arcola, MS

Washington County, Mississippi

ZIP code 38722 is located in Arcola, Mississippi, within Washington County. It covers approximately 4.94 square miles and serves a population of 257 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 662.

About ZIP code 38722

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $68,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 55%.

Median household income is $20,809. Poverty affects 55% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 34% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 69% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (44%), diabetes (17%), smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 41%.

Overall, ZIP code 38722 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.

257

population

4.94

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

38722 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 38722

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 38722. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Arcola	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	257
Population density	52 / sq mi
State FIPS	28
County FIPS	151

Geography
Land area	4.94 sq mi
Water area	0.07 sq mi
Latitude	33.2639
Longitude	-90.8108
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	662

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	80.2%	63.9%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	12.3%	23.5%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	7.5%	10.5%	15.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.2%	3.4%

Demographics & statistics

257

Population

People per sq mi

41.2

Median age

$20,809

Median household income

$10,890

Per capita income

$68,300

Median home value

$421

Median monthly rent

55.3%

Home ownership

54.9%

Poverty rate

32.9%

Unemployment

124

Housing units

13.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	73	28.4%
18 and over	184	71.6%
65 and over	79	30.7%
Median age	41.2 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 96.1%

White 3.9%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	247	96.1%
White	10	3.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	80.2%	63.9%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	12.3%	23.5%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	7.5%	10.5%	15.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.2%	3.4%

Under $10k 6.8%

$10k–$15k 22.3%

$15k–$25k 34.0%

$25k–$35k 15.5%

$35k–$50k 11.7%

$50k–$75k 3.9%

$75k–$100k 5.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.8%
$10k–$15k	22.3%
$15k–$25k	34.0%
$25k–$35k	15.5%
$35k–$50k	11.7%
$50k–$75k	3.9%
$75k–$100k	5.8%
Median income	$20,809

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 36.8%

$50k–$100k 40.4%

$200k–$300k 17.5%

$300k–$500k 5.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$68,300
Median rent / month	$421
Owner occupied	55.3%
Renter occupied	44.7%
Vacant	39.4%
Single-family detached	55.9%
Large apartment buildings	5.3%
Mobile homes	14.1%
Median rooms	4.9
Avg household size (owned)	3.02

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	8.2%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	9.4%
1980–1989	42.4%
1970–1979	20.0%
1960–1969	5.3%
1950–1959	6.5%
1940–1949	5.3%
1939 or earlier	2.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	20.6%
2 bedrooms	24.1%
3 bedrooms	46.5%
4 bedrooms	8.8%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	27.2%
1 vehicle	38.8%
2 vehicles	26.2%
3 or more	7.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	68.0%
Electricity	32.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	19	18.4%
Cohabiting couple	5	4.9%
Male householder, no spouse	17	16.5%
Female householder, no spouse	62	60.2%
Households with children under 18	20	19.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	70	68.0%
Average household size	2.48

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	47.1%	57.6%
Married	27.1%	18.4%
Separated	5.7%	0.0%
Widowed	20.0%	24.0%
Divorced	0.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 20.1%

Some HS, no diploma 26.4%

HS graduate 25.2%

Some college, no degree 5.7%

Associate's degree 8.8%

Bachelor's degree 11.9%

Graduate / professional 1.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	53.5%
Bachelor's or higher	13.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	6	7.7%
Kindergarten	16	20.5%
Elementary school	31	39.7%
High school	16	20.5%
College / grad school	9	11.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.4%

Agriculture & mining 22.6%

Retail trade 15.1%

Other services 11.3%

Manufacturing 7.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.7%

Public administration 5.7%

Construction 3.8%

Finance & real estate 1.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	9.4%
Service	30.2%
Sales & office	30.2%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	30.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	50.9%
Government	22.6%
Self-employed	3.8%
Unpaid family workers	22.6%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	8.0%
Work from home	6.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.2

Poverty

All people 54.9%

Under 18 years 65.8%

18 and over 50.5%

Married-couple families 26.3%

Female-led households 73.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	68.9%
Retirement income	21.4%
Supplemental Security	32.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	34.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	44.4%
High blood pressure	49.5%
High cholesterol	35.9%
Diabetes	17.0%
Heart disease	7.7%
Stroke	5.6%
Asthma	11.9%
Arthritis	30.4%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	8.1%
Cancer	5.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.8%
Binge drinking	10.7%
No physical activity	35.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.6%
Depression	19.7%
Fair or poor health	26.7%
Poor mental health	15.8%
Poor physical health	13.2%
No health insurance	23.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.9%
Visited dentist	46.1%
Cholesterol screening	89.7%
Teeth loss	23.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	4	2.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	41.2%
Under 18	12.3%
18–64 years	30.5%
65 and over	82.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	17.1%
Public insurance	73.5%
No insurance	12.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	228	88.7%
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)	257	100.0%
Born in same state	256	99.6%
Born in different state	254	98.8%
Foreign born	1	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	27	10.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.1%
Internet access	49.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38722

What city is ZIP code 38722 in?

ZIP code 38722 is primarily assigned to Arcola, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 38722 in?

ZIP code 38722 falls within Washington County, Mississippi.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38722?

55% of residents in ZIP code 38722 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 38722 have a large retiree population?

69% of households in ZIP code 38722 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 38722 have an older population?

31% of residents in ZIP code 38722 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 38722?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 38722 in?

ZIP code 38722 observes the CST timezone.