72428 ZIP Code — Etowah, AR

Mississippi County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72428 is located in Etowah, Arkansas, within Mississippi County. It covers approximately 6.77 square miles and serves a population of 117 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

117

population

6.77

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72428 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72428

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72428. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Etowah	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72442 Manila (5.6 mi) 72370 Osceola (7.3 mi) 72419 Caraway (7.5 mi) 72330 Dyess (9.9 mi) 72354 Lepanto (10.4 mi) 72414 Black Oak (11.6 mi) 72438 Leachville (14.1 mi) 72447 Monette (15.5 mi) 72437 Lake City (15.7 mi) 72350 Joiner (17.7 mi) 72395 Wilson (18.1 mi) 72365 Marked Tree (18.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	117
Population density	17 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	093

Geography
Land area	6.77 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	35.7317
Longitude	-90.1802
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	84.6%	56.2%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	11.5%	25.6%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	3.8%	15.2%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.0%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

117

Population

People per sq mi

33.0

Median age

Median household income

$17,351

Per capita income

$129,700

Median home value

Median monthly rent

42.0%

Home ownership

24.8%

Poverty rate

9.2%

Unemployment

Housing units

6.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	22	18.8%
18 and over	95	81.2%
65 and over	0	0.0%
Median age	33.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.5%

Two or more races 8.5%

Group	Count	%
White	107	91.5%
Two or more races	10	8.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	84.6%	56.2%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	11.5%	25.6%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	3.8%	15.2%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.0%	4.0%

$10k–$15k 58.0%

$35k–$50k 12.0%

$50k–$75k 18.0%

$100k–$150k 12.0%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	58.0%
$35k–$50k	12.0%
$50k–$75k	18.0%
$100k–$150k	12.0%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 19.0%

$50k–$100k 23.8%

$100k–$150k 38.1%

$200k–$300k 19.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$129,700
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	42.0%
Renter occupied	58.0%
Vacant	12.3%
Single-family detached	29.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	64.9%
Median rooms	4.9
Avg household size (owned)	4.19

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	15.8%
2000–2009	17.5%
1990–1999	57.9%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	3.5%
1960–1969	5.3%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	12.3%
2 bedrooms	57.9%
3 bedrooms	26.3%
4 bedrooms	3.5%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	68.0%
2 vehicles	0.0%
3 or more	32.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	38.0%
Propane / LP gas	62.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	13	26.0%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	35	70.0%
Female householder, no spouse	2	4.0%
Households with children under 18	17	34.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	0	0.0%
Average household size	2.34

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	68.0%	3.4%
Married	29.3%	69.0%
Separated	2.7%	27.6%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	0.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 9.2%

Some HS, no diploma 14.9%

HS graduate 49.4%

Some college, no degree 12.6%

Associate's degree 6.9%

Bachelor's degree 6.9%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	75.9%
Bachelor's or higher	6.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	8	34.8%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	5	21.7%
High school	10	43.5%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 55.9%

Information 13.6%

Construction 11.9%

Education & healthcare 10.2%

Public administration 8.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	16.9%
Service	11.9%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	11.9%
Production & transportation	59.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	91.5%
Government	8.5%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.1%
Carpool	11.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 24.8%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 30.5%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	12.0%
Retirement income	10.0%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.5%
High blood pressure	41.7%
High cholesterol	38.9%
Diabetes	13.1%
Heart disease	8.9%
Stroke	4.5%
Asthma	11.1%
Arthritis	29.5%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	12.4%
Cancer	6.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	30.5%
Binge drinking	15.4%
No physical activity	38.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.7%
Depression	28.6%
Fair or poor health	27.3%
Poor mental health	19.4%
Poor physical health	17.5%
No health insurance	20.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.7%
Visited dentist	41.8%
Cholesterol screening	83.8%
Teeth loss	29.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	7.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	9.5%
65 and over	0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	55.6%
Public insurance	39.3%
No insurance	5.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	109	93.2%
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)	117	100.0%
Born in same state	117	100.0%
Born in different state	113	96.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	24	20.5%
English	9	7.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	9	7.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.7%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72428

What city is ZIP code 72428 in?

ZIP code 72428 is primarily assigned to Etowah, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72428 in?

ZIP code 72428 falls within Mississippi County, Arkansas.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 72428?

7% 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 72428?

25% of residents in ZIP code 72428 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 72428 mostly rentals?

58% of occupied units in ZIP code 72428 are renter-occupied.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 72428?

The median home value in ZIP code 72428 is $129,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 72428 in?

ZIP code 72428 observes the CST timezone.