ZIP code 72821
Where is ZIP code 72821?
Altus, Arkansas
Franklin County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 72821 belongs to Altus, Arkansas in Franklin County. 72821 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 479. About 1,972 people live in the 72821 area, where the median household income is $37,083. The closest ZIP codes are 72820 (Alix, 2.4 mi southeast), 72832 (Coal Hill, 4.9 mi east) and 72949 (Ozark, 7.6 mi northwest).
| ZIP code | 72821 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Altus |
| Also accepted | Wiederkehr Vg, Wiederkehr Village |
| State | Arkansas (AR) |
| County | Franklin County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 479 |
| Coordinates | 35.4346, -93.7598 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 728 |
Population and income in 72821
| Population | 1,972 · higher than 59% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 62 · higher than 71% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
| Median age | 36.7 years · lower than 80% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 51% / 49% |
| Median household income | $37,083 · lower than 87% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $25,387 |
| Below the poverty line | 31% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 12% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $100,000 · lower than 72% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $716 a month |
| Housing units | 876 |
| Households | 729 (2.71 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 76% / 24% |
| Land area | 32.03 sq mi (plus 0.16 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 72821. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 72821
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72820 | Alix, AR | 2.4 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 72832 | Coal Hill, AR | 4.9 mi E | Standard |
| 72949 | Ozark, AR | 7.6 mi NW | Standard |
| 72840 | Hartman, AR | 8.2 mi E | Standard |
| 72855 | Paris, AR | 9.9 mi S | Standard |
| 72865 | Subiaco, AR | 12.2 mi SE | Standard |
| 72951 | Ratcliff, AR | 12.3 mi SW | Standard |
| 72863 | Scranton, AR | 13.2 mi SE | Standard |
| 72947 | Mulberry, AR | 14.1 mi NW | Standard |
| 72928 | Branch, AR | 14.1 mi SW | Standard |
| 72830 | Clarksville, AR | 15.6 mi E | Standard |
| 72930 | Cecil, AR | 15.8 mi W | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 72821 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 72821
123 MAIN ST
ALTUS AR 72821
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts WIEDERKEHR VG and WIEDERKEHR VILLAGE as the city name for 72821. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (72821-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 72821?
- 72821 is a Altus, Arkansas ZIP code. Wiederkehr Vg and Wiederkehr Village are also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 72821 in?
- ZIP code 72821 is in Franklin County, Arkansas.
- What time zone is ZIP code 72821 in?
- 72821 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 72821?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 72821 use area code 479.
- What is the population of ZIP code 72821?
- About 1,972 people live in ZIP code 72821, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 72821?
- The median household income in 72821 is $37,083 a year, lower than 87% of Arkansas ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 72821?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 72821 are 72820 (Alix, 2.4 miles), 72832 (Coal Hill, 4.9 miles), 72949 (Ozark, 7.6 miles) and 72840 (Hartman, 8.2 miles).