ZIP code 72120
Where is ZIP code 72120?
Sherwood, Arkansas
Pulaski County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 72120 belongs to Sherwood, Arkansas in Pulaski County. 72120 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 34,365 people live in the 72120 area, where the median household income is $76,598. The closest ZIP codes are 72216 (Little Rock, 4.4 mi south), 72199 (North Little Rock, 4.8 mi southwest) and 72217 (Little Rock, 4.9 mi southeast).
| ZIP code | 72120 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Sherwood |
| Also accepted | N Little Rock, North Little Rock |
| State | Arkansas (AR) |
| County | Pulaski County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 501 |
| Coordinates | 34.8807, -92.2303 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 721 |
Population and income in 72120
| Population | 34,365 · higher than 97% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 634 · higher than 94% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
| Median age | 42.6 years · lower than 51% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 48% / 52% |
| Median household income | $76,598 · higher than 87% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $41,187 |
| Below the poverty line | 9.0% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 37% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $200,400 · higher than 82% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,094 a month |
| Housing units | 15,627 |
| Households | 14,717 (2.33 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 72% / 29% |
| Land area | 54.19 sq mi (plus 0.56 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 72120. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 72120
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72216 | Little Rock, AR | 4.4 mi S | PO Box only |
| 72199 | North Little Rock, AR | 4.8 mi SW | Unique |
| 72217 | Little Rock, AR | 4.9 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 72116 | North Little Rock, AR | 5.2 mi S | Standard |
| 72099 | Little Rock Air Force Base, AR | 5.5 mi E | Unique |
| 72076 | Jacksonville, AR | 5.7 mi NE | Standard |
| 72119 | North Little Rock, AR | 5.7 mi S | PO Box only |
| 72231 | Little Rock, AR | 5.9 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 72118 | North Little Rock, AR | 6.5 mi SW | Standard |
| 72078 | Jacksonville, AR | 6.9 mi E | PO Box only |
| 72115 | North Little Rock, AR | 8 mi S | PO Box only |
| 72114 | North Little Rock, AR | 8.1 mi S | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 72120 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 72120
123 MAIN ST
SHERWOOD AR 72120
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts N LITTLE ROCK and NORTH LITTLE ROCK as the city name for 72120. Avoid Nlr and No Little Rock: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (72120-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 72120?
- 72120 is a Sherwood, Arkansas ZIP code. N Little Rock and North Little Rock are also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 72120 in?
- ZIP code 72120 is in Pulaski County, Arkansas.
- What time zone is ZIP code 72120 in?
- 72120 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 72120?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 72120 use area code 501.
- What is the population of ZIP code 72120?
- About 34,365 people live in ZIP code 72120, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 72120?
- The median household income in 72120 is $76,598 a year, higher than 87% of Arkansas ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 72120?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 72120 are 72216 (Little Rock, 4.4 miles), 72199 (North Little Rock, 4.8 miles), 72217 (Little Rock, 4.9 miles) and 72116 (North Little Rock, 5.2 miles).