The U.S. ZIP Code 72438 is associated with Leachville, AR in Mississippi County. Median househould income in this region is $35,136, while about 28% of the population lives below the poverty line. The median age in 72438 is estimated to at 29.8 years, and about 11.6% of residents are aged 62 years and older. Approximately 7.6% of residents in this Arkansas region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is an estimated $19,965. The current population estimate for this region is 3,087.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 72438 is $35,136, while the region's mean household income is $57,971. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $19,965. The per capita income in ZIP Code 72438 of $19,965 is approximately 24.88% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $26,577. An estimated 28.0% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately194.74% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 19.5% of the population in 72438 earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year, while an estimated 16.5% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 2.6% of 72438 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 11.7% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 9.2% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 19.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 9.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 16.5% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 13.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 4.2% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 8.9% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 4.3% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 2.6% |
Residents of ZIP Code 72438 are younger than average. The median age of 29.8 years in ZIP Code 72438 is approximately 21.78% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 65.7% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 11.6% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 16.3% of the population in 72438 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 13.2% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.0% of 72438 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 9.6% |
| 5 to 9 years | 9.5% |
| 10 to 14 years | 10.3% |
| 15 to 19 years | 7.1% |
| 20 to 24 years | 4.5% |
| 25 to 34 years | 16.3% |
| 35 to 44 years | 11.2% |
| 45 to 54 years | 13.2% |
| 55 to 59 years | 5.3% |
| 60 to 64 years | 3.2% |
| 65 to 74 years | 5.2% |
| 75 to 84 years | 3.6% |
| 85 years and over | 1.0% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 72438 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 86% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 72438 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 86% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In ZIP Code 72438, 79.4% of the population graduated high school, while 7.6% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 6.9% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 2.1% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 47.7% in this Mississippi County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 6.9% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 13.7% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 47.7% |
| Some college, no degree | 17.5% |
| Associate's degree | 6.5% |
| Bachelor's degree | 5.5% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 2.1% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 72438, 99.2% is one race, while 0.8% are two or more races. Approximately 16.3% of 72438 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 72438 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (92.5%), followed by Some other race (7.7%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 92.5% |
| Black or African American | 0.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 7.7% |
In ZIP Code 72438, 86.5% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 13.5% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Mississippi County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 86.5% |
| Spanish | 13.5% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.0% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 72438, an estimated 20.6% of homes were built between 1990 and 1999. Additionally, 19.0% of homes in the region were built between 1960 and 1969, while an estimated 1.2% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier in this Mississippi County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 2.8% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 3.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 2.5% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 20.6% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 15.1% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 14.5% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 19.0% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 15.2% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 6.2% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 1.2% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 72438 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.2 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 26.21% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 21.09% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 72438 | 6.82¢/kWh | 6.81¢/kWh | 4.13¢/kWh |
| Arkansas | 11.88¢/kWh | 10.4¢/kWh | 6.66¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.94¢/kWh | 13.2¢/kWh | 8.21¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 72438 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.14 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.57 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.15 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.4 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.56 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.99 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 6.04 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 6.28 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.94 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.11 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.52 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.73 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 72438, 59.5% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 0.6% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 30.0 minutes. Approximately 23.2% of the employed population 16 years and over in 72438 work in manufacturing, while an estimated 15.9% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 1.7% of 72438 workers 16 years and over work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 11.9% |
| Construction | 6.8% |
| Manufacturing | 23.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.6% |
| Retail trade | 9.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 2.9% |
| Information | 1.7% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 3.0% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 10.4% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 15.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 1.7% |
| Other services, except public administration | 6.5% |
| Public administration | 4.1% |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 72438, money transfer, virtual currency, or money service have received the most complaints in 72438 in the past 12 months. received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Mississippi County region was trouble accessing funds in a mobile or digital wallet.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service | 1 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Trouble accessing funds in your mobile or digital wallet | 1 |