72355 ZIP Code — Lexa, AR

Phillips County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72355 is located in Lexa, Arkansas, within Phillips County. It covers approximately 119.50 square miles and serves a population of 2,054 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 72355

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 $94,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 67%.

Median household income is $50,714. Poverty affects 33% of residents, above the national average. 50% 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 20 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (46%), diabetes (18%), smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 72355 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,054

population

119.50

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72355 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72355

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72355. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lexa	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72374 Poplar Grove (5.5 mi) 72390 West Helena (5.9 mi) 72342 Helena (7 mi) 72366 Marvell (11.5 mi) 72360 Marianna (15.5 mi) 72333 Elaine (17.2 mi) 38617 Coahoma (19 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,054
Population density	17 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	107

Geography
Land area	119.50 sq mi
Water area	0.04 sq mi
Latitude	34.5457
Longitude	-90.7620
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	47.6%	63.8%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	29.2%	25.2%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	22.4%	9.7%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.8%	1.3%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

2,054

Population

People per sq mi

44.2

Median age

$50,714

Median household income

$28,813

Per capita income

$94,600

Median home value

$903

Median monthly rent

66.5%

Home ownership

32.7%

Poverty rate

4.3%

Unemployment

681

Housing units

23.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

116

Under 5

138

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

108

35–44

129

45–54

55–59

60–64

132

65–74

158

113

75–84

136

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	556	27.1%
18 and over	1,498	72.9%
65 and over	572	27.8%
Median age	44.2 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 54.3%

White 45.3%

Two or more races 0.4%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	1,115	54.3%
White	931	45.3%
Two or more races	8	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.6%	63.8%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	29.2%	25.2%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	22.4%	9.7%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.8%	1.3%	4.0%

Under $10k 6.2%

$10k–$15k 17.5%

$15k–$25k 12.8%

$25k–$35k 6.2%

$35k–$50k 6.8%

$50k–$75k 17.0%

$75k–$100k 12.6%

$100k–$150k 13.4%

$150k–$200k 5.4%

$200k+ 2.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.2%
$10k–$15k	17.5%
$15k–$25k	12.8%
$25k–$35k	6.2%
$35k–$50k	6.8%
$50k–$75k	17.0%
$75k–$100k	12.6%
$100k–$150k	13.4%
$150k–$200k	5.4%
$200k+	2.1%
Median income	$50,714

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 26.6%

$50k–$100k 30.6%

$100k–$150k 5.0%

$150k–$200k 10.3%

$200k–$300k 15.5%

$300k–$500k 8.9%

$500k–$1M 3.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$94,600
Median rent / month	$903
Owner occupied	66.5%
Renter occupied	33.5%
Vacant	17.5%
Single-family detached	71.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	27.9%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.51

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.9%
2000–2009	14.7%
1990–1999	10.1%
1980–1989	18.9%
1970–1979	16.8%
1960–1969	11.8%
1950–1959	3.5%
1940–1949	11.4%
1939 or earlier	5.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.4%
2 bedrooms	12.0%
3 bedrooms	74.8%
4 bedrooms	11.4%
5+ bedrooms	1.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.1%
1 vehicle	36.1%
2 vehicles	40.1%
3 or more	17.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	48.1%
Electricity	33.8%
Propane / LP gas	13.5%
Wood	4.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	286	36.9%
Cohabiting couple	1	0.1%
Male householder, no spouse	120	15.5%
Female householder, no spouse	369	47.6%
Households with children under 18	252	32.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	410	52.8%
Average household size	2.64

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	43.6%	27.0%
Married	38.7%	39.0%
Separated	5.3%	5.2%
Widowed	4.8%	19.5%
Divorced	7.7%	9.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.6%

Some HS, no diploma 15.6%

HS graduate 27.8%

Some college, no degree 10.9%

Associate's degree 15.1%

Bachelor's degree 14.7%

Graduate / professional 9.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	77.8%
Bachelor's or higher	23.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	14	3.7%
Kindergarten	77	20.3%
Elementary school	138	36.3%
High school	101	26.6%
College / grad school	50	13.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 31.5%

Retail trade 25.2%

Professional & management 10.1%

Manufacturing 9.1%

Agriculture & mining 7.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.3%

Transportation & utilities 3.9%

Other services 1.9%

Wholesale trade 1.6%

Finance & real estate 1.6%

Public administration 1.4%

Construction 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.9%
Service	11.7%
Sales & office	22.0%
Natural resources & construction	4.2%
Production & transportation	25.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.8%
Government	13.8%
Self-employed	2.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.0%
Carpool	4.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.7%
Work from home	15.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.4

Poverty

All people 32.7%

Under 18 years 51.4%

18 and over 25.8%

Married-couple families 14.0%

Female-led households 34.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	50.3%
Retirement income	32.2%
Supplemental Security	7.3%
Cash public assistance	0.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	45.8%
High blood pressure	50.5%
High cholesterol	40.4%
Diabetes	18.2%
Heart disease	9.7%
Stroke	5.5%
Asthma	11.7%
Arthritis	32.8%
Kidney disease	4.5%
Pulmonary disease	11.3%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.5%
Binge drinking	11.8%
No physical activity	37.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.0%
Depression	22.9%
Fair or poor health	28.2%
Poor mental health	17.1%
Poor physical health	17.1%
No health insurance	16.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.1%
Visited dentist	49.1%
Cholesterol screening	89.4%
Teeth loss	24.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	68	4.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.6%
Under 18	4.3%
18–64 years	20.2%
65 and over	37.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	45.3%
Public insurance	68.5%
No insurance	2.0%
Uninsured under 19	1.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,800	87.6%
Spanish	1	0.1%
Other Indo-European	1	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,053	100.0%
Born in same state	2,053	100.0%
Born in different state	1,644	80.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	1	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	185	9%
Italian	152	7.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	40	1.9%
English	1	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.8%
Internet access	88.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72355

What city is ZIP code 72355 in?

ZIP code 72355 is primarily assigned to Lexa, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72355 in?

ZIP code 72355 falls within Phillips County, Arkansas.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72355?

33% of residents in ZIP code 72355 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 72355 have an older population?

28% of residents in ZIP code 72355 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 72355 have a large retiree population?

50% of households in ZIP code 72355 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 72355?

Health data for ZIP code 72355 shows elevated rates of obesity (46%) and diabetes (18%) and smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 72355 in?

ZIP code 72355 observes the CST timezone.