ZIP code 72070
Where is ZIP code 72070?
Houston, Arkansas
Perry County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 72070 belongs to Houston, Arkansas in Perry County. 72070 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 501. About 2,295 people live in the 72070 area, where the median household income is $41,713. The closest ZIP codes are 72016 (Bigelow, 4.9 mi southeast), 72125 (Perry, 5.9 mi west) and 72127 (Plumerville, 9.3 mi northeast).
| ZIP code | 72070 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Houston |
| State | Arkansas (AR) |
| County | Perry County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 501 |
| Coordinates | 35.0362, -92.6913 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 720 |
Population and income in 72070
| Population | 2,295 · higher than 62% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 32 · higher than 57% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
| Median age | 42.7 years · higher than 50% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 52% / 49% |
| Median household income | $41,713 · lower than 79% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $27,355 |
| Below the poverty line | 17% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 7.7% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $99,000 · lower than 73% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
| Housing units | 997 |
| Households | 873 (2.59 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 87% / 13% |
| Land area | 70.78 sq mi (plus 2.92 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 72070. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 72070
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72016 | Bigelow, AR | 4.9 mi SE | Standard |
| 72125 | Perry, AR | 5.9 mi W | Standard |
| 72127 | Plumerville, AR | 9.3 mi NE | Standard |
| 72110 | Morrilton, AR | 9.5 mi N | Standard |
| 72126 | Perryville, AR | 9.9 mi SW | Standard |
| 72107 | Menifee, AR | 10.5 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 72001 | Adona, AR | 12 mi W | Standard |
| 72034 | Conway, AR | 13 mi E | Standard |
| 72135 | Roland, AR | 14.4 mi SE | Standard |
| 72032 | Conway, AR | 15.5 mi E | Standard |
| 72181 | Wooster, AR | 16.1 mi NE | Standard |
| 72156 | Solgohachia, AR | 16.2 mi N | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 72070 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 72070
123 MAIN ST
HOUSTON AR 72070
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Oakgrove and Stony Point: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (72070-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 72070?
- 72070 is a Houston, Arkansas ZIP code.
- What county is 72070 in?
- ZIP code 72070 is in Perry County, Arkansas.
- What time zone is ZIP code 72070 in?
- 72070 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 72070?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 72070 use area code 501.
- What is the population of ZIP code 72070?
- About 2,295 people live in ZIP code 72070, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 72070?
- The median household income in 72070 is $41,713 a year, lower than 79% of Arkansas ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 72070?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 72070 are 72016 (Bigelow, 4.9 miles), 72125 (Perry, 5.9 miles), 72127 (Plumerville, 9.3 miles) and 72110 (Morrilton, 9.5 miles).