ZIP code 72685
Where is ZIP code 72685?
Western Grove, Arkansas
Newton County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 72685 belongs to Western Grove, Arkansas in Newton County. 72685 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 1,398 people live in the 72685 area, where the median household income is $48,750. The closest ZIP codes are 72669 (Pindall, 4.9 mi east), 72633 (Everton, 5.8 mi northeast) and 72640 (Hasty, 6.3 mi southwest).
| ZIP code | 72685 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Western Grove |
| State | Arkansas (AR) |
| County | Newton County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 870 |
| Coordinates | 36.083, -92.9716 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 726 |
Population and income in 72685
| Population | 1,398 · higher than 52% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 27 · higher than 52% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
| Median age | 45.3 years · higher than 58% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 46% / 54% |
| Median household income | $48,750 · lower than 63% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $24,914 |
| Below the poverty line | 22% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 12% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $203,900 · higher than 83% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $817 a month |
| Housing units | 664 |
| Households | 592 (2.36 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 81% / 19% |
| Land area | 51.43 sq mi (plus 0.11 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 72685. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 72685
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72669 | Pindall, AR | 4.9 mi E | PO Box only |
| 72633 | Everton, AR | 5.8 mi NE | Standard |
| 72640 | Hasty, AR | 6.3 mi SW | Standard |
| 72648 | Marble Falls, AR | 10.4 mi W | Standard |
| 72683 | Vendor, AR | 11.1 mi SW | Standard |
| 72655 | Mount Judea, AR | 11.1 mi SW | Standard |
| 72675 | Saint Joe, AR | 12 mi SE | Standard |
| 72682 | Valley Springs, AR | 12.7 mi E | Standard |
| 72602 | Harrison, AR | 12.7 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 72601 | Harrison, AR | 13.3 mi NW | Standard |
| 72672 | Pyatt, AR | 13.5 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 72641 | Jasper, AR | 14.1 mi SW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 72685 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 72685
123 MAIN ST
WESTERN GROVE AR 72685
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Mount Hersey and Yardelle: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (72685-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 72685?
- 72685 is a Western Grove, Arkansas ZIP code.
- What county is 72685 in?
- ZIP code 72685 is in Newton County, Arkansas.
- What time zone is ZIP code 72685 in?
- 72685 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 72685?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 72685 use area code 870.
- What is the population of ZIP code 72685?
- About 1,398 people live in ZIP code 72685, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 72685?
- The median household income in 72685 is $48,750 a year, lower than 63% of Arkansas ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 72685?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 72685 are 72669 (Pindall, 4.9 miles), 72633 (Everton, 5.8 miles), 72640 (Hasty, 6.3 miles) and 72648 (Marble Falls, 10.4 miles).