ZIP code 72301
Where is ZIP code 72301?
West Memphis, Arkansas
Crittenden County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 72301 belongs to West Memphis, Arkansas in Crittenden County. 72301 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 870 and 901. About 23,959 people live in the 72301 area, where the median household income is $42,859. The closest ZIP codes are 72303 (West Memphis, 0.4 mi west), 72364 (Marion, 4.3 mi north) and 72376 (Proctor, 6.3 mi southwest).
| ZIP code | 72301 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | West Memphis |
| State | Arkansas (AR) |
| County | Crittenden County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area codes | 870, 901 |
| Coordinates | 35.1484, -90.1779 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 723 |
Population and income in 72301
| Population | 23,959 · higher than 94% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 840 · higher than 95% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
| Median age | 34.1 years · lower than 89% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 46% / 54% |
| Median household income | $42,859 · lower than 76% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $21,362 |
| Below the poverty line | 29% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 14% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $120,100 · lower than 56% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $871 a month |
| Housing units | 11,169 |
| Households | 9,393 (2.49 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 46% / 54% |
| Land area | 28.51 sq mi (plus 5.24 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 72301. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 72301
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72303 | West Memphis, AR | 0.4 mi W | PO Box only |
| 72364 | Marion, AR | 4.3 mi N | Standard |
| 72376 | Proctor, AR | 6.3 mi SW | Standard |
| 38101 | Memphis, TN | 7.3 mi E | PO Box only |
| 38148 | Memphis, TN | 7.3 mi E | Unique |
| 38150 | Memphis, TN | 7.3 mi E | Unique |
| 38159 | Memphis, TN | 7.3 mi E | Unique |
| 38173 | Memphis, TN | 7.3 mi E | PO Box only |
| 37544 | Memphis, TN | 7.3 mi E | Unique |
| 38103 | Memphis, TN | 7.3 mi E | Standard |
| 38126 | Memphis, TN | 7.8 mi E | Standard |
| 38105 | Memphis, TN | 8.2 mi E | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 72301 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 72301
123 MAIN ST
WEST MEMPHIS AR 72301
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (72301-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 72301?
- 72301 is a West Memphis, Arkansas ZIP code.
- What county is 72301 in?
- ZIP code 72301 is in Crittenden County, Arkansas.
- What time zone is ZIP code 72301 in?
- 72301 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 72301?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 72301 use area codes 870 and 901.
- What is the population of ZIP code 72301?
- About 23,959 people live in ZIP code 72301, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 72301?
- The median household income in 72301 is $42,859 a year, lower than 76% of Arkansas ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 72301?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 72301 are 72303 (West Memphis, 0.4 miles), 72364 (Marion, 4.3 miles), 72376 (Proctor, 6.3 miles) and 38101 (Memphis, 7.3 miles).