Zip code 72330: Dyess, Arkansas

Q: What city is zip code 72330?

72330 is assigned to Dyess, Arkansas. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 72330 in?

72330 is in Mississippi County, Arkansas.

Q: What is the population of 72330?

About 464 people live in 72330, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 72330?

The median household income in 72330 is $38,500.

Q: What zip codes are near 72330?

The closest zip codes to 72330 are 72313, 72391, 72354, 72350, 72351.

Residential delivery areaMississippi CountyCentral Time

Population

464

Small sample: rough estimates

Median household income

$39K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$90K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$754/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

33.7

U.S. 38.9

Land area

40 sq mi

12 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 72330

72330 is a rural zip code in Dyess, Arkansas (Mississippi County), covering 40 sq mi of land. About 464 people live here, or 12 per square mile. The median resident is 33.7 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally. With so few residents, the Census figures below are rough estimates with wide margins of error.

The median household earns $38,500 a year, about 48% of the national median of $80,734. 49.8% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $90,300, or 2.3 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 75% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $754 a month.

2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 22.5 minutes each way, and 1% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in production and manufacturing; office and administrative support; and transportation and moving goods. 18% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).

How 72330 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Only about 464 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.

Poverty rate49.8%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · AR 16%15th of 545 in AR
Housing vacancy48.1%
99th
U.S. 10.1% · AR 13.5%18th of 545 in AR
Rent-burdened renters80.8%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 51.1% · AR 44.8%61st of 498 in AR
Unemployment rate11.6%
96th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · AR 4.9%53rd of 549 in AR
Self-employed workers18.4%
96th
U.S. 10% · AR 10.4%90th of 549 in AR
Uninsured rate18.3%
93rd
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · AR 9%33rd of 548 in AR
Veterans8.8%
83rd
U.S. 6.2% · AR 7.4%179th of 550 in AR
Income inequality (Gini)0.468
74th
U.S. 0.483 · AR 0.479142nd of 542 in AR
Residents under 1824.4%
70th
U.S. 22% · AR 23.1%186th of 550 in AR
Homeownership rate75.4%
67th
U.S. 65.2% · AR 66.4%308th of 545 in AR
Diversity index47.8
48th
U.S. 61.4 · AR 51.2143rd of 550 in AR
Government workers13.2%
46th
U.S. 14.5% · AR 15.2%331st of 549 in AR
Healthcare workers8.8%
39th
U.S. 9.7% · AR 10.5%278th of 549 in AR
Average commute22.5 min
26th
U.S. 26.4 min · AR 22.5 min329th of 508 in AR
Foreign-born residents4.3%
25th
U.S. 14.1% · AR 5.4%96th of 550 in AR
Median age33.7
14th
U.S. 38.9 · AR 38.5493rd of 550 in AR
Residents 65 and older10.6%
11th
U.S. 17.2% · AR 17.6%510th of 550 in AR
Median gross rent$754
5th
U.S. $1,413 · AR $947233rd of 395 in AR
Median household income$38,500
3rd
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · AR $60,773421st of 495 in AR
Median home value$90,300
2nd
U.S. $332,700 · AR $188,000419th of 509 in AR
Median earnings per worker$26,000
2nd
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · AR $41,934506th of 542 in AR
Population464
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · AR 3,049,391428th of 550 in AR
Population density12/sq mi
1st
U.S. 95/sq mi · AR 59/sq mi419th of 550 in AR
Per capita income$14,317
1st
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · AR $34,225536th of 550 in AR
Bachelor's degree or higher2.4%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · AR 25.7%524th of 549 in AR
Work from home0.9%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · AR 8.8%418th of 549 in AR
Broadband access58.2%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 91% · AR 86.7%523rd of 545 in AR
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · AR 2.5%433rd of 549 in AR

Measure	72330	Mississippi	AR	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in AR
Poverty rateWeakness	49.8%	21.1%	16%	12.5%	99th	15th of 545
Housing vacancy	48.1%	19.2%	13.5%	10.1%	99th	18th of 545
Rent-burdened rentersWeakness	80.8%	51.5%	44.8%	51.1%	99th	61st of 498
Unemployment rateWeakness	11.6%	6.9%	4.9%	5.2%	96th	53rd of 549
Self-employed workers	18.4%	10.2%	10.4%	10%	96th	90th of 549
Uninsured rateWeakness	18.3%	8.4%	9%	8.4%	93rd	33rd of 548
Veterans	8.8%	5.2%	7.4%	6.2%	83rd	179th of 550
Income inequality (Gini)	0.468	0.512	0.479	0.483	74th	142nd of 542
Residents under 18	24.4%	25.9%	23.1%	22%	70th	186th of 550
Homeownership rate	75.4%	60%	66.4%	65.2%	67th	308th of 545
Diversity index	47.8	56.6	51.2	61.4	48th	143rd of 550
Government workers	13.2%	17%	15.2%	14.5%	46th	331st of 549
Healthcare workers	8.8%	6.1%	10.5%	9.7%	39th	278th of 549
Average commute	22.5 min	19.8 min	22.5 min	26.4 min	26th	329th of 508
Foreign-born residents	4.3%	2.5%	5.4%	14.1%	25th	96th of 550
Median age	33.7	37.3	38.5	38.9	14th	493rd of 550
Residents 65 and older	10.6%	15.6%	17.6%	17.2%	11th	510th of 550
Median gross rent	$754	$830	$947	$1,413	5th	233rd of 395
Median household incomeWeakness	$38,500	$52,548	$60,773	$80,734	3rd	421st of 495
Median home value	$90,300	$122,500	$188,000	$332,700	2nd	419th of 509
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$26,000	$37,156	$41,934	$49,666	2nd	506th of 542
Population	464	39,126	3,049,391	334,922,499	1st	428th of 550
Population density	12/sq mi	43/sq mi	59/sq mi	95/sq mi	1st	419th of 550
Per capita incomeWeakness	$14,317	$30,368	$34,225	$44,673	1st	536th of 550
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	2.4%	13.7%	25.7%	35.7%	1st	524th of 549
Work from home	0.9%	2.9%	8.8%	15.1%	1st	418th of 549
Broadband accessWeakness	58.2%	83.8%	86.7%	91%	1st	523rd of 545
Tech workers	0%	1.7%	2.5%	3.8%	1st	433rd of 549

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

18%

5–17

13%

18–24

14%

25–34

21%

35–44

45–54

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

33.7

Under 18

24.4%

65 and over

10.6%

Race and ethnicity

White69%
Black19%
Hispanic10%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial2%

Diversity index

47.8

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

4.3%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

74.8%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

86%

Spanish

14%

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 134
Average household size: 3.5
Family households: 81.3%
Married couples: 35.1%
Living alone: 15.7%
Veterans (of adults): 8.8%
Male / female: 55% / 45%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

31%

$25–50k

34%

$50–75k

12%

$75–100k

17%

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

72330

$38,500

Mississippi Co.

$52,548

Arkansas

$60,773

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$14,317

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

49.8%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

5.2%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.468

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

72330

$90,300

Mississippi Co.

$122,500

Arkansas

$188,000

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

72330

$754

Mississippi Co.

$830

Arkansas

$947

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

78%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

22%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 258
Owner-occupied: 75.4%
Vacant: 48.1%
Median year built: 1979
Median rooms: 6.1
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 80.8%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 73.1%
Home value to income: 2.3× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

98%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

0.9%

Bicycle

Worked from home

0.9%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

39%

20–29

26%

30–44

23%

45–59

60+

Average commute

22.5 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

11.6%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

36%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Production

25%

Office and admin

13%

Transportation and moving

10%

Education

Healthcare

Management

Food service

Cleaning and personal care

Farming, fishing and forestry

Construction and repair

Sales

Business and finance

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

Industries

Manufacturing

32%

Retail

11%

Agriculture and mining

11%

Education

Health care and social assistance

Admin, support and management

Professional and technical services

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Other services

Restaurants and hotels

Public administration

Finance, insurance and real estate

0.9%

Information

0.9%

Construction

Wholesale

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$26,000

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

18.4%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

13.2%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

12.3%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	72330	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$22,000	$74,888
Service	$12,813	$26,804
Sales and office	$27,917	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$26,875	$49,199
Production and transportation	$38,750	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

11%

High school

48%

Some college

35%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

0.3%

High school graduate or higher: 89.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 2.4%
Graduate or professional degree: 0.3%
Households with broadband: 58.2%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 47.8%
No internet access: 33.6%
Without health insurance: 18.3%
Limited-English households: 6%

Geography

City (USPS): Dyess
State: Arkansas
County: Mississippi County
Center point: 35.5914° N, 90.2018° W
Land area: 40 sq mi
Water area: under 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Dyess2% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 72330

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
72313	Bassett, AR	5.5 mi	0	—	—
72391	West Ridge, AR	7 mi	44	—	—
72354	Lepanto, AR	7.1 mi	2,403	$48,472	$73,300
72350	Joiner, AR	7.5 mi	988	$38,580	$78,000
72351	Keiser, AR	8.3 mi	828	$55,964	$97,500
72377	Rivervale, AR	9.7 mi	32	—	—
72370	Osceola, AR	9.8 mi	7,301	$48,732	$105,600
72395	Wilson, AR	10 mi	1,058	$78,507	$149,100
72428	Etowah, AR	10 mi	115	—	$83,800
72338	Frenchmans Bayou, AR	12 mi	8	—	—
72365	Marked Tree, AR	12 mi	2,618	$47,344	$81,100
72339	Gilmore, AR	13 mi	252	$39,167	—

Questions about 72330

What city is zip code 72330?

72330 is assigned to Dyess, Arkansas. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 72330 in?

72330 is in Mississippi County, Arkansas.

What is the population of 72330?

About 464 people live in 72330, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 72330 in?

72330 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 72330?

The median household income in 72330 is $38,500.

What zip codes are near 72330?

The closest zip codes to 72330 are 72313, 72391, 72354, 72350, 72351.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 72330, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.