ZIP code 72139
Where is ZIP code 72139?
Russell, Arkansas
White County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 72139 belongs to Russell, Arkansas in White County. 72139 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Russell post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area code 501. About 218 people live in the 72139 area, where the median household income is $22,917. The closest ZIP codes are 72010 (Bald Knob, 4.2 mi southwest), 72020 (Bradford, 4.7 mi north) and 72081 (Judsonia, 8.4 mi west).
| ZIP code | 72139 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Russell |
| State | Arkansas (AR) |
| County | White County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 501 |
| Coordinates | 35.3609, -91.5071 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 721 |
Population and income in 72139
| Population | 218 · lower than 84% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 1,069 · higher than 96% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
| Median age | 37.5 years · lower than 77% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 39% / 61% |
| Median household income | $22,917 · lower than 99% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $13,708 |
| Below the poverty line | 53% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 1.3% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $75,000 · lower than 89% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $298 a month |
| Housing units | 99 |
| Households | 90 (2.42 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 37% / 63% |
| Land area | 0.2 sq mi |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 72139. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 72139
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72010 | Bald Knob, AR | 4.2 mi SW | Standard |
| 72020 | Bradford, AR | 4.7 mi N | Standard |
| 72081 | Judsonia, AR | 8.4 mi W | Standard |
| 72006 | Augusta, AR | 10.4 mi SE | Standard |
| 72178 | West Point, AR | 12.3 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 72082 | Kensett, AR | 12.6 mi SW | Standard |
| 72145 | Searcy, AR | 14 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 72149 | Searcy, AR | 14.9 mi SW | Unique |
| 72143 | Searcy, AR | 15 mi SW | Standard |
| 72165 | Thida, AR | 15.2 mi N | Standard |
| 72169 | Tupelo, AR | 16.1 mi E | PO Box only |
| 72068 | Higginson, AR | 16.5 mi SW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 72139 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 72139
PO BOX 123
RUSSELL AR 72139
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (72139-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 72139?
- 72139 is a Russell, Arkansas ZIP code.
- What county is 72139 in?
- ZIP code 72139 is in White County, Arkansas.
- What time zone is ZIP code 72139 in?
- 72139 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 72139?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 72139 use area code 501.
- What is the population of ZIP code 72139?
- About 218 people live in ZIP code 72139, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 72139?
- The median household income in 72139 is $22,917 a year, lower than 99% of Arkansas ZIP codes.
- Can I use 72139 for a street address?
- No. 72139 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Russell use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 72139?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 72139 are 72010 (Bald Knob, 4.2 miles), 72020 (Bradford, 4.7 miles), 72081 (Judsonia, 8.4 miles) and 72006 (Augusta, 10.4 miles).