ZIP code 72427
Where is ZIP code 72427?
Egypt, Arkansas
Craighead County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 72427 belongs to Egypt, Arkansas in Craighead County. 72427 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Egypt post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area code 870. About 46 people live in the 72427 area, where the median household income is $28,750. The closest ZIP codes are 72421 (Cash, 2.3 mi south), 72465 (Sedgwick, 7.4 mi north) and 72445 (Minturn, 8.8 mi northwest).
| ZIP code | 72427 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Egypt |
| State | Arkansas (AR) |
| County | Craighead County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 870 |
| Coordinates | 35.864, -90.9428 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 724 |
Population and income in 72427
| Population | 46 · lower than 95% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 189 · higher than 84% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
| Median age | 44.5 years · higher than 56% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 54% / 46% |
| Median household income | $28,750 · lower than 95% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $18,272 |
| Below the poverty line | 44% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 8.8% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $47,500 · lower than 98% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
| Housing units | 26 |
| Households | 17 (2.71 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 47% / 53% |
| Land area | 0.24 sq mi |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 72427. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 72427
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72421 | Cash, AR | 2.3 mi S | Standard |
| 72465 | Sedgwick, AR | 7.4 mi N | PO Box only |
| 72445 | Minturn, AR | 8.8 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 72416 | Bono, AR | 9.4 mi E | Standard |
| 72410 | Alicia, AR | 9.4 mi NW | Standard |
| 72471 | Swifton, AR | 10.6 mi W | Standard |
| 72476 | Walnut Ridge, AR | 11.1 mi N | Standard |
| 72404 | Jonesboro, AR | 11.5 mi SE | Standard |
| 72405 | Jonesboro, AR | 11.5 mi SE | Standard |
| 72433 | Hoxie, AR | 11.8 mi N | Standard |
| 72403 | Jonesboro, AR | 13.6 mi E | PO Box only |
| 72401 | Jonesboro, AR | 14 mi E | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 72427 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 72427
PO BOX 123
EGYPT AR 72427
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (72427-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 72427?
- 72427 is a Egypt, Arkansas ZIP code.
- What county is 72427 in?
- ZIP code 72427 is in Craighead County, Arkansas.
- What time zone is ZIP code 72427 in?
- 72427 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 72427?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 72427 use area code 870.
- What is the population of ZIP code 72427?
- About 46 people live in ZIP code 72427, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 72427?
- The median household income in 72427 is $28,750 a year, lower than 95% of Arkansas ZIP codes.
- Can I use 72427 for a street address?
- No. 72427 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Egypt use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 72427?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 72427 are 72421 (Cash, 2.3 miles), 72465 (Sedgwick, 7.4 miles), 72445 (Minturn, 8.8 miles) and 72416 (Bono, 9.4 miles).