ZIP code 72579
Where is ZIP code 72579?
Sulphur Rock, Arkansas
Independence County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 72579 belongs to Sulphur Rock, Arkansas in Independence County. 72579 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 1,407 people live in the 72579 area, where the median household income is $104,167. The closest ZIP codes are 72503 (Batesville, 2 mi southwest), 72553 (Magness, 4.5 mi southeast) and 72562 (Newark, 4.8 mi southeast).
| ZIP code | 72579 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Sulphur Rock |
| State | Arkansas (AR) |
| County | Independence County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 870 |
| Coordinates | 35.7545, -91.5073 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 725 |
Population and income in 72579
| Population | 1,407 · higher than 52% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 32 · higher than 57% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
| Median age | 37.3 years · lower than 78% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 56% / 44% |
| Median household income | $104,167 · higher than 97% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $39,121 |
| Below the poverty line | 8.7% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 19% of adults 25+ |
| Median rent | $794 a month |
| Housing units | 697 |
| Households | 590 (2.38 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 69% / 31% |
| Land area | 43.89 sq mi |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 72579. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 72579
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72503 | Batesville, AR | 2 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 72553 | Magness, AR | 4.5 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 72562 | Newark, AR | 4.8 mi SE | Standard |
| 72522 | Charlotte, AR | 5.9 mi NE | Standard |
| 72571 | Rosie, AR | 6.4 mi S | Standard |
| 72575 | Salado, AR | 6.7 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 72501 | Batesville, AR | 7.4 mi W | Standard |
| 72564 | Oil Trough, AR | 10 mi S | Standard |
| 72524 | Cord, AR | 10.5 mi NE | Standard |
| 72527 | Desha, AR | 10.8 mi W | Standard |
| 72165 | Thida, AR | 12.7 mi S | Standard |
| 72550 | Locust Grove, AR | 13.4 mi W | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 72579 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 72579
123 MAIN ST
SULPHUR ROCK AR 72579
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (72579-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 72579?
- 72579 is a Sulphur Rock, Arkansas ZIP code.
- What county is 72579 in?
- ZIP code 72579 is in Independence County, Arkansas.
- What time zone is ZIP code 72579 in?
- 72579 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 72579?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 72579 use area code 870.
- What is the population of ZIP code 72579?
- About 1,407 people live in ZIP code 72579, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 72579?
- The median household income in 72579 is $104,167 a year, higher than 97% of Arkansas ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 72579?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 72579 are 72503 (Batesville, 2 miles), 72553 (Magness, 4.5 miles), 72562 (Newark, 4.8 miles) and 72522 (Charlotte, 5.9 miles).