ZIP code 72471
Where is ZIP code 72471?
Swifton, Arkansas
Jackson County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 72471 belongs to Swifton, Arkansas in Jackson County. 72471 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 1,383 people live in the 72471 area, where the median household income is $45,313. The closest ZIP codes are 72473 (Tuckerman, 7.9 mi southwest), 72410 (Alicia, 8.3 mi north) and 72572 (Saffell, 10.4 mi west).
| ZIP code | 72471 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Swifton |
| State | Arkansas (AR) |
| County | Jackson County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 870 |
| Coordinates | 35.8274, -91.1264 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 724 |
Population and income in 72471
| Population | 1,383 · higher than 51% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 16 · lower than 66% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
| Median age | 27.9 years · lower than 97% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 43% / 57% |
| Median household income | $45,313 · lower than 72% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $20,385 |
| Below the poverty line | 24% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 21% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $69,900 · lower than 92% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $573 a month |
| Housing units | 538 |
| Households | 457 (3.03 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 53% / 47% |
| Land area | 85.57 sq mi (plus 0.73 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 72471. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 72471
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72473 | Tuckerman, AR | 7.9 mi SW | Standard |
| 72410 | Alicia, AR | 8.3 mi N | Standard |
| 72572 | Saffell, AR | 10.4 mi W | Standard |
| 72421 | Cash, AR | 10.4 mi E | Standard |
| 72427 | Egypt, AR | 10.6 mi E | PO Box only |
| 72445 | Minturn, AR | 11.6 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 72524 | Cord, AR | 11.8 mi W | Standard |
| 72431 | Grubbs, AR | 12.6 mi S | PO Box only |
| 72440 | Lynn, AR | 13.2 mi NW | Standard |
| 72469 | Strawberry, AR | 13.5 mi NW | Standard |
| 72043 | Diaz, AR | 15.3 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 72465 | Sedgwick, AR | 16 mi NE | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 72471 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 72471
123 MAIN ST
SWIFTON AR 72471
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (72471-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 72471?
- 72471 is a Swifton, Arkansas ZIP code.
- What county is 72471 in?
- ZIP code 72471 is in Jackson County, Arkansas.
- What time zone is ZIP code 72471 in?
- 72471 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 72471?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 72471 use area code 870.
- What is the population of ZIP code 72471?
- About 1,383 people live in ZIP code 72471, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 72471?
- The median household income in 72471 is $45,313 a year, lower than 72% of Arkansas ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 72471?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 72471 are 72473 (Tuckerman, 7.9 miles), 72410 (Alicia, 8.3 miles), 72572 (Saffell, 10.4 miles) and 72421 (Cash, 10.4 miles).