72389 ZIP Code — Wabash, AR

Phillips County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72389 is located in Wabash, Arkansas, within Phillips County. It covers approximately 42.74 square miles and serves a population of 466 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 72389

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 $73,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 49%.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 18 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (46%), diabetes (19%), smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 72389 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

466

population

42.74

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72389 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72389

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72389. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Wabash	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	466
Population density	11 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	107

Geography
Land area	42.74 sq mi
Water area	0.10 sq mi
Latitude	34.3528
Longitude	-90.9057
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	52.6%	63.8%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	25.0%	25.2%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	18.4%	9.7%	15.7%
Over $200k	3.9%	1.3%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

466

Population

People per sq mi

46.2

Median age

Median household income

$29,975

Per capita income

$73,600

Median home value

$286

Median monthly rent

49.2%

Home ownership

34.8%

Poverty rate

35.4%

Unemployment

100

Housing units

7.5%

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

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	93	20.0%
18 and over	373	80.0%
65 and over	49	10.5%
Median age	46.2 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 54.9%

White 45.1%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	256	54.9%
White	210	45.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.6%	63.8%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	25.0%	25.2%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	18.4%	9.7%	15.7%
Over $200k	3.9%	1.3%	4.0%

Under $10k 25.4%

$15k–$25k 8.8%

$35k–$50k 5.0%

$50k–$75k 9.9%

$75k–$100k 10.5%

$100k–$150k 33.7%

$150k–$200k 6.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	25.4%
$15k–$25k	8.8%
$35k–$50k	5.0%
$50k–$75k	9.9%
$75k–$100k	10.5%
$100k–$150k	33.7%
$150k–$200k	6.6%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 42.7%

$50k–$100k 38.2%

$300k–$500k 19.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$73,600
Median rent / month	$286
Owner occupied	49.2%
Renter occupied	50.8%
Vacant	5.7%
Single-family detached	58.3%
Large apartment buildings	4.2%
Mobile homes	10.9%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	1.61

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	9.9%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	39.6%
1970–1979	10.4%
1960–1969	28.1%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	12.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	8.3%
2 bedrooms	22.4%
3 bedrooms	44.3%
4 bedrooms	15.1%
5+ bedrooms	9.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	31.5%
1 vehicle	9.9%
2 vehicles	18.2%
3 or more	40.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	32.0%
Electricity	53.6%
Propane / LP gas	14.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	72	39.8%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	62	34.3%
Female householder, no spouse	47	26.0%
Households with children under 18	48	26.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	49	27.1%
Average household size	2.57

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	50.3%	46.1%
Married	35.7%	31.6%
Separated	0.0%	16.1%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	14.1%	6.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.2%

Some HS, no diploma 20.2%

HS graduate 16.5%

Some college, no degree 41.0%

Associate's degree 8.7%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 7.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	73.6%
Bachelor's or higher	7.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	20	21.3%
Kindergarten	7	7.4%
Elementary school	22	23.4%
High school	37	39.4%
College / grad school	8	8.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 29.0%

Retail trade 21.9%

Transportation & utilities 18.1%

Education & healthcare 16.1%

Professional & management 7.7%

Manufacturing 5.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	4.5%
Service	13.5%
Sales & office	32.9%
Natural resources & construction	25.8%
Production & transportation	23.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	47.7%
Government	16.1%
Self-employed	36.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	65.8%
Carpool	18.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	11.6%
Work from home	4.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	18.4

Poverty

All people 34.8%

Under 18 years 51.6%

18 and over 30.6%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 63.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	20.4%
Retirement income	22.1%
Supplemental Security	9.4%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	26.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	46.1%
High blood pressure	52.6%
High cholesterol	42.2%
Diabetes	18.7%
Heart disease	11.6%
Stroke	6.0%
Asthma	11.8%
Arthritis	36.1%
Kidney disease	4.9%
Pulmonary disease	13.7%
Cancer	8.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.1%
Binge drinking	11.0%
No physical activity	40.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.7%
Depression	23.7%
Fair or poor health	30.7%
Poor mental health	17.7%
Poor physical health	19.0%
No health insurance	17.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.8%
Visited dentist	46.8%
Cholesterol screening	89.4%
Teeth loss	26.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	17	4.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	11.7%
65 and over	40.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	24.0%
Public insurance	67.8%
No insurance	12.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	429	92.1%
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)	466	100.0%
Born in same state	466	100.0%
Born in different state	397	85.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	22	4.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	17	3.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.8%
Internet access	81.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72389

What city is ZIP code 72389 in?

ZIP code 72389 is primarily assigned to Wabash, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72389 in?

ZIP code 72389 falls within Phillips County, Arkansas.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72389?

35% of residents in ZIP code 72389 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 72389?

8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 72389?

Health data for ZIP code 72389 shows elevated rates of obesity (46%) and diabetes (19%) and smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 72389?

The median home value in ZIP code 72389 is $73,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 72389 in?

ZIP code 72389 observes the CST timezone.