ZIP code 72082
Where is ZIP code 72082?
Kensett, Arkansas
White County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 72082 belongs to Kensett, Arkansas in White County. 72082 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 501. About 1,956 people live in the 72082 area, where the median household income is $31,638. The closest ZIP codes are 72143 (Searcy, 3.3 mi west), 72149 (Searcy, 3.3 mi west) and 72068 (Higginson, 4 mi southwest).
| ZIP code | 72082 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Kensett |
| State | Arkansas (AR) |
| County | White County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 501 |
| Coordinates | 35.2388, -91.6731 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 720 |
Population and income in 72082
| Population | 1,956 · higher than 59% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 469 · higher than 92% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
| Median age | 37.9 years · lower than 75% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 52% / 49% |
| Median household income | $31,638 · lower than 94% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $19,079 |
| Below the poverty line | 28% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 3.7% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $91,000 · lower than 81% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $744 a month |
| Housing units | 766 |
| Households | 688 (2.84 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 41% / 59% |
| Land area | 4.17 sq mi (plus 0.05 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 72082. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 72082
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72143 | Searcy, AR | 3.3 mi W | Standard |
| 72149 | Searcy, AR | 3.3 mi W | Unique |
| 72068 | Higginson, AR | 4 mi SW | Standard |
| 72145 | Searcy, AR | 4.3 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 72178 | West Point, AR | 4.5 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 72081 | Judsonia, AR | 6.1 mi N | Standard |
| 72010 | Bald Knob, AR | 8.6 mi NE | Standard |
| 72052 | Garner, AR | 8.8 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 72060 | Griffithville, AR | 9 mi S | Standard |
| 72102 | Mc Rae, AR | 11.1 mi SW | Standard |
| 72085 | Letona, AR | 12.2 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 72139 | Russell, AR | 12.6 mi NE | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 72082 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 72082
123 MAIN ST
KENSETT AR 72082
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Kenseh and Kensen: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (72082-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 72082?
- 72082 is a Kensett, Arkansas ZIP code.
- What county is 72082 in?
- ZIP code 72082 is in White County, Arkansas.
- What time zone is ZIP code 72082 in?
- 72082 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 72082?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 72082 use area code 501.
- What is the population of ZIP code 72082?
- About 1,956 people live in ZIP code 72082, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 72082?
- The median household income in 72082 is $31,638 a year, lower than 94% of Arkansas ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 72082?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 72082 are 72143 (Searcy, 3.3 miles), 72149 (Searcy, 3.3 miles), 72068 (Higginson, 4 miles) and 72145 (Searcy, 4.3 miles).