ZIP code 72042
Where is ZIP code 72042?
De Witt, Arkansas
Arkansas County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 72042 belongs to De Witt, Arkansas in Arkansas County. 72042 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 code 870. About 4,993 people live in the 72042 area, where the median household income is $55,679. The closest ZIP codes are 72003 (Almyra, 10.5 mi northwest), 72048 (Ethel, 11.4 mi east) and 72055 (Gillett, 11.6 mi south).
| ZIP code | 72042 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | De Witt |
| Also accepted | Dewitt |
| State | Arkansas (AR) |
| County | Arkansas County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 870 |
| Coordinates | 34.2853, -91.3336 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 720 |
Population and income in 72042
| Population | 4,993 · higher than 77% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 21 · lower than 56% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
| Median age | 44.5 years · higher than 56% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 49% / 51% |
| Median household income | $55,679 · higher than 53% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $31,728 |
| Below the poverty line | 18% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 11% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $127,500 · lower than 51% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $825 a month |
| Housing units | 2,335 |
| Households | 1,946 (2.47 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 72% / 28% |
| Land area | 237.82 sq mi (plus 7.34 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 72042. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 72042
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72003 | Almyra, AR | 10.5 mi NW | Standard |
| 72048 | Ethel, AR | 11.4 mi E | Standard |
| 72055 | Gillett, AR | 11.6 mi S | Standard |
| 72038 | Crocketts Bluff, AR | 12.1 mi N | Standard |
| 72140 | Saint Charles, AR | 12.8 mi NE | Standard |
| 72166 | Tichnor, AR | 14.5 mi S | Standard |
| 72133 | Reydell, AR | 15.4 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 72026 | Casscoe, AR | 15.6 mi N | Standard |
| 72160 | Stuttgart, AR | 18.5 mi NW | Standard |
| 72353 | Lambrook, AR | 21.2 mi E | PO Box only |
| 72073 | Humphrey, AR | 21.3 mi NW | Standard |
| 72170 | Ulm, AR | 21.5 mi N | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 72042 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 72042
123 MAIN ST
DE WITT AR 72042
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts DEWITT as the city name for 72042. Avoid De Luce: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (72042-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 72042?
- 72042 is a De Witt, Arkansas ZIP code. Dewitt is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 72042 in?
- ZIP code 72042 is in Arkansas County, Arkansas.
- What time zone is ZIP code 72042 in?
- 72042 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 72042?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 72042 use area code 870.
- What is the population of ZIP code 72042?
- About 4,993 people live in ZIP code 72042, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 72042?
- The median household income in 72042 is $55,679 a year, higher than 53% of Arkansas ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 72042?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 72042 are 72003 (Almyra, 10.5 miles), 72048 (Ethel, 11.4 miles), 72055 (Gillett, 11.6 miles) and 72038 (Crocketts Bluff, 12.1 miles).