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Leachville, AR
City in Mississippi County, Arkansas. ZIP codes: 72438.
Population
1,852
Land area
4.4sq mi
People per sq mi
421
ZIP codes
1
Leachville and its ZIP codes
Leachville at a glance
- Leachville is about 7.2 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
- The median household income is $51,406, 15% below the Arkansas median of $60,773.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $111,800 (41% below Arkansas) and median rent is $520 a month.
Local data for Leachville, AR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Leachville, AR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$51,406
Poverty rate
27.2%
Median home value
$111,800
Median rent
$520/mo
Homeownership
65.6%
Bachelor's or higher
14.3%
Median age
43.6
Average commute
22.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (395), German Americans (225), Irish Americans (112).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Mississippi County. PPP loans are for Leachville.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Sep 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$77,201
19,773 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,873
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$257M
FY 2026, $6,315 per person
PPP loans
$3.5M
88 loans, 410 jobs reported
How people get to work
Leachville, AR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone68.8%
- Carpooled19.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle5.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.3%
- Worked from home2.5%
Average one-way commute: 22.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Leachville, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
644
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
106
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 28°F
51.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Leachville, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.1%
U.S. 33.3% +9.8 pts
Diabetes
13.4%
U.S. 12.1% +1.3 pts
Smoking
20.0%
U.S. 12.8% +7.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.7%
U.S. 11.1% +3.6 pts
ZIP codes in Leachville
1 in or overlapping Leachville. Population shown
Cities near Leachville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ManilaCity | 5.1 mi | 4 |
| MonetteCity | 5.3 mi | 5.7 |
| Black OakTown | 7.9 mi | 0.4 |
| Cardwell, MOCity | 9.8 mi | 0.6 |
| Arbyrd, MOCity | 10 mi | 1 |
| Hollywood, MOCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| CarawayCity | 11 mi | 2.3 |
| Hornersville, MOCity | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| Lake CityCity | 13 mi | 3.2 |
| DellTown | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| EtowahTown | 14 mi | 5.9 |
| BowmanCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.6 |
| VictoriaTown | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| Senath, MOCity | 16 mi | 1.9 |
| GosnellCity | 17 mi | 1.6 |
| RivervaleCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Leachville, AR in?
- Leachville is in Mississippi County, Arkansas.
- What ZIP codes are in Leachville, AR?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Leachville include 72438.
- What is the population of Leachville, AR?
- About 1,852 people live in Leachville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Leachville?
- Nearby places include Manila (5.1 mi), Monette (5.3 mi), Black Oak (7.9 mi), Cardwell, MO (9.8 mi), Arbyrd, MO (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023