ZIP code 72142
Where is ZIP code 72142?
Scott, Arkansas
Pulaski County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 72142 belongs to Scott, Arkansas in Pulaski County. 72142 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 2,557 people live in the 72142 area, where the median household income is $62,863. The closest ZIP codes are 72117 (North Little Rock, 5.4 mi northwest), 72053 (College Station, 6.5 mi west) and 72164 (Sweet Home, 7.1 mi west).
| ZIP code | 72142 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Scott |
| State | Arkansas (AR) |
| County | Pulaski County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 501 |
| Coordinates | 34.6942, -92.1157 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 721 |
Population and income in 72142
| Population | 2,557 · higher than 64% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 24 · lower than 52% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
| Median age | 58.1 years · higher than 89% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 50% / 50% |
| Median household income | $62,863 · higher than 69% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $35,712 |
| Below the poverty line | 18% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 8.9% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $196,900 · higher than 81% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $991 a month |
| Housing units | 1,306 |
| Households | 1,085 (2.36 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 93% / 7.3% |
| Land area | 105.46 sq mi (plus 11.16 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 72142. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 72142
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72117 | North Little Rock, AR | 5.4 mi NW | Standard |
| 72053 | College Station, AR | 6.5 mi W | PO Box only |
| 72164 | Sweet Home, AR | 7.1 mi W | PO Box only |
| 72183 | Wrightsville, AR | 7.8 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 72214 | Little Rock, AR | 7.9 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 72231 | Little Rock, AR | 8.5 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 72083 | Keo, AR | 8.7 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 72206 | Little Rock, AR | 9.2 mi W | Standard |
| 72202 | Little Rock, AR | 9.5 mi W | Standard |
| 72114 | North Little Rock, AR | 9.7 mi NW | Standard |
| 72217 | Little Rock, AR | 9.9 mi N | PO Box only |
| 72115 | North Little Rock, AR | 10 mi NW | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 72142 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 72142
123 MAIN ST
SCOTT AR 72142
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Hamiter, Kerr and Toltec: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (72142-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 72142?
- 72142 is a Scott, Arkansas ZIP code.
- What county is 72142 in?
- ZIP code 72142 is in Pulaski County, Arkansas.
- What time zone is ZIP code 72142 in?
- 72142 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 72142?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 72142 use area code 501.
- What is the population of ZIP code 72142?
- About 2,557 people live in ZIP code 72142, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 72142?
- The median household income in 72142 is $62,863 a year, higher than 69% of Arkansas ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 72142?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 72142 are 72117 (North Little Rock, 5.4 miles), 72053 (College Station, 6.5 miles), 72164 (Sweet Home, 7.1 miles) and 72183 (Wrightsville, 7.8 miles).