ZIP code 72036
Where is ZIP code 72036?
Cotton Plant, Arkansas
Woodruff County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 72036 belongs to Cotton Plant, Arkansas in Woodruff County. 72036 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area codes 501 and 870. About 598 people live in the 72036 area, where the median household income is $13,264. The closest ZIP codes are 72074 (Hunter, 6.3 mi northeast), 72392 (Wheatley, 9.6 mi southeast) and 72021 (Brinkley, 9.9 mi south).
| ZIP code | 72036 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Cotton Plant |
| State | Arkansas (AR) |
| County | Woodruff County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area codes | 501, 870 |
| Coordinates | 35.0178, -91.229 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 720 |
Population and income in 72036
| Population | 598 · lower than 67% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 5 · lower than 93% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
| Median age | 60.8 years · higher than 93% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 49% / 51% |
| Median household income | $13,264 · lower than 100% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $22,248 |
| Below the poverty line | 58% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 14% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $47,400 · lower than 98% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $555 a month |
| Housing units | 458 |
| Households | 359 (1.67 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 41% / 59% |
| Land area | 116.06 sq mi (plus 0.66 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 72036. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 72036
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72074 | Hunter, AR | 6.3 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 72392 | Wheatley, AR | 9.6 mi SE | Standard |
| 72021 | Brinkley, AR | 9.9 mi S | Standard |
| 72059 | Gregory, AR | 11.5 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 72340 | Goodwin, AR | 12.7 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 72017 | Biscoe, AR | 13.7 mi SW | Standard |
| 72040 | Des Arc, AR | 16.2 mi W | Standard |
| 72123 | Patterson, AR | 16.7 mi N | PO Box only |
| 72101 | Mc Crory, AR | 18.2 mi N | Standard |
| 72372 | Palestine, AR | 18.7 mi E | Standard |
| 72006 | Augusta, AR | 19.3 mi N | Standard |
| 72368 | Moro, AR | 19.5 mi SE | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 72036 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 72036
123 MAIN ST
COTTON PLANT AR 72036
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Maberry: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (72036-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 72036?
- 72036 is a Cotton Plant, Arkansas ZIP code.
- What county is 72036 in?
- ZIP code 72036 is in Woodruff County, Arkansas.
- What time zone is ZIP code 72036 in?
- 72036 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 72036?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 72036 use area codes 501 and 870.
- What is the population of ZIP code 72036?
- About 598 people live in ZIP code 72036, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 72036?
- The median household income in 72036 is $13,264 a year, lower than 100% of Arkansas ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 72036?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 72036 are 72074 (Hunter, 6.3 miles), 72392 (Wheatley, 9.6 miles), 72021 (Brinkley, 9.9 miles) and 72059 (Gregory, 11.5 miles).