| ZIP Code | 72428 |
|---|---|
| City | Etowah |
| State | Arkansas (AR) |
| County | Mississippi County |
| Area Code | 327/870 |
| Elevation | 231 ft |
| Latitude | 35.741421 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -90.216729 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 05093 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 32.5 yrs ↓ 35% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.89 |
| Below Poverty | 76.5% ▲ 665% above avg |
| College Grads | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 54 (93.1%) |
| Some College | 4 (6.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $16,875 ▼ 78% below avg ↓ 72% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $85,700 ▼ 69% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 49 |
| Vacant Units | 4 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.89 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 49 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 4 |
| Owner Occupied | 31.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 68.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.89 |
ZIP code 72428 is located in Etowah, Arkansas, within Mississippi County. With a population of 85, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 32.5 years. Economically, 72428 is a lower-income ZIP code: the median household income of $16,875 is well below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 72428 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $85,700 is well below the national average. This is predominantly a renter community, with 68.9% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods.
The population of 72428 is primarily White (100.00%). Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 76.5%. Household income has declined by 72% since 2019.
A notably high share of workers — 29% — work from home, reflecting the professional makeup of the area. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 71%.
Overall, ZIP code 72428 in Etowah, AR is characterized as lower-income, and a relatively young community. With 85 residents, a median household income of $16,875, and a median home value of $85,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Arkansas.