ZIP code 72153
Where is ZIP code 72153?
Shirley, Arkansas
Van Buren County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 72153 belongs to Shirley, Arkansas in Van Buren County. 72153 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 codes 501 and 870. About 4,191 people live in the 72153 area, where the median household income is $50,253. The closest ZIP codes are 72088 (Fairfield Bay, 4 mi southeast), 72051 (Fox, 8.2 mi north) and 72044 (Edgemont, 8.9 mi east).
| ZIP code | 72153 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Shirley |
| State | Arkansas (AR) |
| County | Van Buren County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area codes | 501, 870 |
| Coordinates | 35.6498, -92.3143 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 721 |
Population and income in 72153
| Population | 4,191 · higher than 73% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 42 · higher than 64% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
| Median age | 37.4 years · lower than 77% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 51% / 49% |
| Median household income | $50,253 · lower than 60% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $22,037 |
| Below the poverty line | 17% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 9.9% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $131,000 · higher than 51% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
| Housing units | 1,986 |
| Households | 1,591 (2.63 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 88% / 12% |
| Land area | 100.8 sq mi (plus 3.81 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 72153. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 72153
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72088 | Fairfield Bay, AR | 4 mi SE | Standard |
| 72051 | Fox, AR | 8.2 mi N | Standard |
| 72044 | Edgemont, AR | 8.9 mi E | Standard |
| 72031 | Clinton, AR | 9.6 mi W | Standard |
| 72067 | Higden, AR | 11.6 mi SE | Standard |
| 72130 | Prim, AR | 12.5 mi E | Standard |
| 72013 | Bee Branch, AR | 13 mi S | Standard |
| 72028 | Choctaw, AR | 13.9 mi W | PO Box only |
| 72629 | Dennard, AR | 14.6 mi W | Standard |
| 72680 | Timbo, AR | 16.3 mi N | Standard |
| 72141 | Scotland, AR | 18.2 mi SW | Standard |
| 72543 | Heber Springs, AR | 18.2 mi SE | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 72153 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 72153
123 MAIN ST
SHIRLEY AR 72153
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Eglantine, Lexington and Rushing: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (72153-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 72153?
- 72153 is a Shirley, Arkansas ZIP code.
- What county is 72153 in?
- ZIP code 72153 is in Van Buren County, Arkansas.
- What time zone is ZIP code 72153 in?
- 72153 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 72153?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 72153 use area codes 501 and 870.
- What is the population of ZIP code 72153?
- About 4,191 people live in ZIP code 72153, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 72153?
- The median household income in 72153 is $50,253 a year, lower than 60% of Arkansas ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 72153?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 72153 are 72088 (Fairfield Bay, 4 miles), 72051 (Fox, 8.2 miles), 72044 (Edgemont, 8.9 miles) and 72031 (Clinton, 9.6 miles).