ZIP code 72342
Where is ZIP code 72342?
Helena, Arkansas
Phillips County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 72342 belongs to Helena, Arkansas in Phillips County. 72342 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 662 and 870. About 4,070 people live in the 72342 area, where the median household income is $36,905. The closest ZIP codes are 72390 (West Helena, 1.8 mi northwest), 72312 (Barton, 7.9 mi west) and 72355 (Lexa, 8.3 mi northwest).
| ZIP code | 72342 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Helena |
| State | Arkansas (AR) |
| County | Phillips County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area codes | 662, 870 |
| Coordinates | 34.5325, -90.6298 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 723 |
Population and income in 72342
| Population | 4,070 · higher than 73% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 37 · higher than 61% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
| Median age | 47 years · higher than 65% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 44% / 56% |
| Median household income | $36,905 · lower than 88% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $20,836 |
| Below the poverty line | 27% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 17% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $97,200 · lower than 76% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $704 a month |
| Housing units | 2,480 |
| Households | 1,644 (2.35 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 37% / 63% |
| Land area | 108.55 sq mi (plus 13.03 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 72342. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 72342
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72390 | West Helena, AR | 1.8 mi NW | Standard |
| 72312 | Barton, AR | 7.9 mi W | PO Box only |
| 72355 | Lexa, AR | 8.3 mi NW | Standard |
| 38644 | Lula, MS | 9 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 72369 | Oneida, AR | 9.6 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 38631 | Friars Point, MS | 11.5 mi S | PO Box only |
| 38617 | Coahoma, MS | 13 mi SE | Standard |
| 72374 | Poplar Grove, AR | 14.3 mi W | Standard |
| 38626 | Dundee, MS | 14.8 mi E | Standard |
| 72366 | Marvell, AR | 17.8 mi W | Standard |
| 72352 | La Grange, AR | 17.9 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 38676 | Tunica, MS | 18.4 mi NE | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 72342 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 72342
123 MAIN ST
HELENA AR 72342
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (72342-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 72342?
- 72342 is a Helena, Arkansas ZIP code.
- What county is 72342 in?
- ZIP code 72342 is in Phillips County, Arkansas.
- What time zone is ZIP code 72342 in?
- 72342 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 72342?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 72342 use area codes 662 and 870.
- What is the population of ZIP code 72342?
- About 4,070 people live in ZIP code 72342, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 72342?
- The median household income in 72342 is $36,905 a year, lower than 88% of Arkansas ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 72342?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 72342 are 72390 (West Helena, 1.8 miles), 72312 (Barton, 7.9 miles), 72355 (Lexa, 8.3 miles) and 38644 (Lula, 9 miles).