ZIP code 72842
Where is ZIP code 72842?
Havana, Arkansas
Yell County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 72842 belongs to Havana, Arkansas in Yell County. 72842 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 1,112 people live in the 72842 area, where the median household income is $49,000. The closest ZIP codes are 72826 (Blue Mountain, 7.3 mi northwest), 72824 (Belleville, 8.2 mi east) and 72833 (Danville, 11.7 mi east).
| ZIP code | 72842 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Havana |
| Also accepted | Waveland |
| State | Arkansas (AR) |
| County | Yell County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 479 |
| Coordinates | 35.0832, -93.5955 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 728 |
Population and income in 72842
| Population | 1,112 · lower than 53% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 14 · lower than 69% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
| Median age | 46.8 years · higher than 64% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 54% / 46% |
| Median household income | $49,000 · lower than 62% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $28,767 |
| Below the poverty line | 26% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 8.1% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $103,400 · lower than 70% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $840 a month |
| Housing units | 504 |
| Households | 426 (2.55 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 76% / 24% |
| Land area | 78.61 sq mi (plus 2.27 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 72842. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 72842
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72826 | Blue Mountain, AR | 7.3 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 72824 | Belleville, AR | 8.2 mi E | Standard |
| 72833 | Danville, AR | 11.7 mi E | Standard |
| 72828 | Briggsville, AR | 12.4 mi S | Standard |
| 72827 | Bluffton, AR | 12.5 mi S | Standard |
| 72943 | Magazine, AR | 12.7 mi NW | Standard |
| 72838 | Gravelly, AR | 14.3 mi S | Standard |
| 72860 | Rover, AR | 14.4 mi SE | Standard |
| 72865 | Subiaco, AR | 16 mi N | Standard |
| 72855 | Paris, AR | 16.3 mi NW | Standard |
| 72841 | Harvey, AR | 17.2 mi SW | Standard |
| 72857 | Plainview, AR | 18.1 mi SE | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 72842 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 72842
123 MAIN ST
HAVANA AR 72842
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts WAVELAND as the city name for 72842. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (72842-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 72842?
- 72842 is a Havana, Arkansas ZIP code. Waveland is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 72842 in?
- ZIP code 72842 is in Yell County, Arkansas.
- What time zone is ZIP code 72842 in?
- 72842 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 72842?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 72842 use area code 479.
- What is the population of ZIP code 72842?
- About 1,112 people live in ZIP code 72842, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 72842?
- The median household income in 72842 is $49,000 a year, lower than 62% of Arkansas ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 72842?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 72842 are 72826 (Blue Mountain, 7.3 miles), 72824 (Belleville, 8.2 miles), 72833 (Danville, 11.7 miles) and 72828 (Briggsville, 12.4 miles).