| City: | Choctaw, Arkansas |
| County: | Van Buren County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:06:50 AM |
| Population: | 19 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 501 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 35.5119, -92.4164 |
| Land Area: | 0.864 sq mi |
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Choctaw operates as a seasonal community where PO Boxes serve a population that shifts with the calendar. Of the 12 total housing units, 5 sit vacant for vacation or seasonal use. That's 42% of all housing, a pattern typical of communities where second homes outnumber permanent residences.
The post office maintains 60 PO Boxes for just 4 occupied households, resulting in an adoption rate of 15.0. This doesn't reflect local need alone. Instead, it shows how seasonal property owners maintain year-round addresses to receive mail when they're not in residence. Utility bills, property tax notices, and lake association correspondence all flow through boxes that stay active whether owners are present or hundreds of miles away.
Delivery happens via Highway Contract Route, with Highway 330 E serving as the single street address in the ZIP4 database. The median age of 30.5 years suggests this isn't a retirement enclave but rather a mix of permanent residents and younger seasonal visitors. With a total population of just 19 people counted in the 2020 Census, Choctaw represents one of Arkansas's smallest communities by resident count, though the PO Box count tells a different story about actual service demand.
The geography reinforces the seasonal character: 0.864 square miles of land area on what the spatial data identifies as a MultiPoint geometry with zero calculated square miles, suggesting a cluster of parcels rather than a contiguous settlement. The enclosing ZIP 72031 provides the broader service area context, while Choctaw's dedicated ZIP code preserves the distinct mailing identity that property owners and businesses require.
With only Highway 330 E appearing in delivery records, Choctaw's postal infrastructure centers entirely on highway contract service rather than traditional street routes, consistent with its scattered seasonal property layout.
ZIP Code 72028 has 19 residents and 4 households (average 4.75 persons per household). The median age is 30.5 years, significantly younger than the state (38.8) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 63.2% male and 36.8% female, which is much higher than the state male share (49.0%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (100.0%, much higher than the state average of 70.2% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (0.0%, much lower than the state average of 15.1% and well below the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.0%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 19Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 14Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 22.0 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 4Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 4.75Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 19.00Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 14 |
| Decennial Census | 0 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 19 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 30.5
Male Median Age: 67.3
Female Median Age: 23.5
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| White: | 19 | 100.00% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 0 | 0% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 19 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 12 | 63.16% | 67.3 years |
| Females: | 7 | 36.84% | 23.5 years |
| Total: | 19 | 100% | 30.5 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 14 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 14 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 14 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($80,734), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $0 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 42.9%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (100.0%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 6 | 42.86% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 8 | 57.14% |
| Total: | 14 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Service: | 6 | 100.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 6 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 4 | 100.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 4 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 4 | 100.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 4 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 4 | 100.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 4 | 100% |
In 2024, 0.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 28.60%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.40%). Public coverage is 71.40%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), up 100.00 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 100.00 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Insufficient data for school enrollment.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 4 | 50.00% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4 | 50.00% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 8 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 8 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Private Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Public Insurance: | 10 | 71.43% |
| No Insurance: | 4 | 28.57% |
| Total: | 14 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 10 | 71.43% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0% |
ZIP Code 72028 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 68Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 0Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 0Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 72028 is located in Van Buren County, Arkansas, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Arkansas's 2nd Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 72028. It covers 0.864 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.003 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Number: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 0Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.864 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.003 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 02Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 4978.12 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
We could not locate which school district 72028 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.