ZIP code 72437
Where is ZIP code 72437?
Lake City, Arkansas
Craighead County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 72437 belongs to Lake City, Arkansas in Craighead County. 72437 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 870. About 3,134 people live in the 72437 area, where the median household income is $60,714. The closest ZIP codes are 72414 (Black Oak, 2.7 mi northeast), 72419 (Caraway, 7.2 mi southeast) and 72411 (Bay, 7.8 mi southwest).
| ZIP code | 72437 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Lake City |
| State | Arkansas (AR) |
| County | Craighead County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 870 |
| Coordinates | 35.8171, -90.4423 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 724 |
Population and income in 72437
| Population | 3,134 · higher than 69% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 30 · higher than 55% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
| Median age | 34.2 years · lower than 88% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 49% / 51% |
| Median household income | $60,714 · higher than 65% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $31,165 |
| Below the poverty line | 10% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 19% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $160,300 · higher than 65% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $868 a month |
| Housing units | 1,413 |
| Households | 1,290 (2.38 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 72% / 29% |
| Land area | 104.88 sq mi (plus 2.14 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 72437. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 72437
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72414 | Black Oak, AR | 2.7 mi NE | Standard |
| 72419 | Caraway, AR | 7.2 mi SE | Standard |
| 72411 | Bay, AR | 7.8 mi SW | Standard |
| 72447 | Monette, AR | 8 mi NE | Standard |
| 72417 | Brookland, AR | 10.2 mi NW | Standard |
| 72377 | Rivervale, AR | 11.4 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 72402 | Jonesboro, AR | 11.8 mi W | PO Box only |
| 72467 | State University, AR | 13.1 mi W | PO Box only |
| 72391 | West Ridge, AR | 13.7 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 72401 | Jonesboro, AR | 14.3 mi W | Standard |
| 72403 | Jonesboro, AR | 14.7 mi W | PO Box only |
| 72442 | Manila, AR | 14.8 mi E | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 72437 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 72437
123 MAIN ST
LAKE CITY AR 72437
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (72437-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 72437?
- 72437 is a Lake City, Arkansas ZIP code.
- What county is 72437 in?
- ZIP code 72437 is in Craighead County, Arkansas.
- What time zone is ZIP code 72437 in?
- 72437 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 72437?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 72437 use area code 870.
- What is the population of ZIP code 72437?
- About 3,134 people live in ZIP code 72437, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 72437?
- The median household income in 72437 is $60,714 a year, higher than 65% of Arkansas ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 72437?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 72437 are 72414 (Black Oak, 2.7 miles), 72419 (Caraway, 7.2 miles), 72411 (Bay, 7.8 miles) and 72447 (Monette, 8 miles).