72333 ZIP Code — Elaine, AR

Phillips County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72333 is located in Elaine, Arkansas, within Phillips County. It covers approximately 76.24 square miles and serves a population of 289 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 72333

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $56,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 64%.

Median household income is $39,185. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. 48% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 18 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (48%), diabetes (19%), smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 31%.

Overall, ZIP code 72333 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

289

population

76.24

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72333 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72333

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72333. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Elaine	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72140 Saint Charles (11.1 mi) 72366 Marvell (13.2 mi) 72048 Ethel (14.9 mi) 38614 Clarksdale (15 mi) 72374 Poplar Grove (15.5 mi) 38720 Alligator (15.9 mi) 72342 Helena (16.2 mi) 72355 Lexa (17.2 mi) 38740 Duncan (19.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	289
Population density	4 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	107

Geography
Land area	76.24 sq mi
Water area	9.20 sq mi
Latitude	34.3283
Longitude	-90.9093
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	870

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	73.3%	63.8%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	13.0%	25.2%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	11.3%	9.7%	15.7%
Over $200k	2.4%	1.3%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

289

Population

People per sq mi

56.8

Median age

$39,185

Median household income

$25,881

Per capita income

$56,000

Median home value

$396

Median monthly rent

63.6%

Home ownership

20.8%

Poverty rate

5.1%

Unemployment

127

Housing units

9.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	41	14.2%
18 and over	248	85.8%
65 and over	96	33.2%
Median age	56.8 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 56.4%

White 38.4%

Two or more races 5.2%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	163	56.4%
White	111	38.4%
Two or more races	15	5.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	73.3%	63.8%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	13.0%	25.2%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	11.3%	9.7%	15.7%
Over $200k	2.4%	1.3%	4.0%

Under $10k 11.3%

$10k–$15k 19.9%

$15k–$25k 5.3%

$25k–$35k 3.3%

$35k–$50k 29.8%

$50k–$75k 19.9%

$75k–$100k 4.6%

$100k–$150k 6.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	11.3%
$10k–$15k	19.9%
$15k–$25k	5.3%
$25k–$35k	3.3%
$35k–$50k	29.8%
$50k–$75k	19.9%
$75k–$100k	4.6%
$100k–$150k	6.0%
Median income	$39,185

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 31.3%

$50k–$100k 61.5%

$100k–$150k 7.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$56,000
Median rent / month	$396
Owner occupied	63.6%
Renter occupied	36.4%
Vacant	17.0%
Single-family detached	84.1%
Large apartment buildings	3.8%
Mobile homes	2.7%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	1.95

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	3.3%
1990–1999	4.4%
1980–1989	29.1%
1970–1979	14.3%
1960–1969	4.4%
1950–1959	19.2%
1940–1949	3.8%
1939 or earlier	21.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	13.2%
2 bedrooms	7.1%
3 bedrooms	63.7%
4 bedrooms	12.6%
5+ bedrooms	3.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	21.2%
1 vehicle	31.1%
2 vehicles	28.5%
3 or more	19.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	30.5%
Electricity	37.7%
Propane / LP gas	31.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	41	27.2%
Cohabiting couple	6	4.0%
Male householder, no spouse	48	31.8%
Female householder, no spouse	56	37.1%
Households with children under 18	39	25.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	79	52.3%
Average household size	1.91

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	18.7%	4.8%
Married	51.2%	50.4%
Separated	13.0%	4.0%
Widowed	8.9%	16.0%
Divorced	8.1%	24.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 22.2%

Some HS, no diploma 5.6%

HS graduate 35.9%

Some college, no degree 23.8%

Associate's degree 3.2%

Bachelor's degree 7.7%

Graduate / professional 1.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	72.2%
Bachelor's or higher	9.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	7	17.1%
Kindergarten	5	12.2%
Elementary school	29	70.7%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.7%

Transportation & utilities 21.4%

Retail trade 20.6%

Public administration 20.6%

Agriculture & mining 5.3%

Professional & management 5.3%

Other services 3.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.7%
Service	26.7%
Sales & office	11.5%
Natural resources & construction	14.5%
Production & transportation	20.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	53.4%
Government	39.7%
Self-employed	6.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	93.9%
Carpool	6.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	17.6

Poverty

All people 20.8%

Under 18 years 17.1%

18 and over 21.4%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 23.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	48.3%
Retirement income	23.8%
Supplemental Security	5.3%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	48.0%
High blood pressure	51.0%
High cholesterol	38.6%
Diabetes	18.8%
Heart disease	9.7%
Stroke	5.8%
Asthma	12.2%
Arthritis	32.3%
Kidney disease	4.7%
Pulmonary disease	11.6%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.3%
Binge drinking	11.4%
No physical activity	40.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.1%
Depression	23.1%
Fair or poor health	30.6%
Poor mental health	18.4%
Poor physical health	18.0%
No health insurance	19.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.3%
Visited dentist	44.8%
Cholesterol screening	87.9%
Teeth loss	28.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	18	7.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	31.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	20.4%
65 and over	61.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	52.9%
Public insurance	51.2%
No insurance	4.8%
Uninsured under 19	17.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	284	98.3%
Spanish	8	2.8%
Other Indo-European	8	2.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	289	100.0%
Born in same state	289	100.0%
Born in different state	247	85.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	34	11.8%
French	32	11.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	15	5.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	52.2%
Internet access	72.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72333

What city is ZIP code 72333 in?

ZIP code 72333 is primarily assigned to Elaine, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72333 in?

ZIP code 72333 falls within Phillips County, Arkansas.

Does ZIP code 72333 have an older population?

33% of residents in ZIP code 72333 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 72333?

9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 72333 have a large retiree population?

48% of households in ZIP code 72333 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72333?

21% of residents in ZIP code 72333 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 72333 in?

ZIP code 72333 observes the CST timezone.