ZIP code 72178
Where is ZIP code 72178?
West Point, Arkansas
White County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 72178 belongs to West Point, Arkansas in White County. 72178 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the West Point post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area code 501. About 44 people live in the 72178 area. The closest ZIP codes are 72082 (Kensett, 4.5 mi northwest), 72068 (Higginson, 6 mi west) and 72060 (Griffithville, 6.2 mi south).
| ZIP code | 72178 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | West Point |
| State | Arkansas (AR) |
| County | White County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 501 |
| Coordinates | 35.2032, -91.6064 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 721 |
Population and income in 72178
| Population | 44 · lower than 96% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 218 · higher than 85% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
| Median age | 58.7 years · higher than 90% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 39% / 61% |
| Income per person | $17,900 |
| Below the poverty line | 25% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 0.0% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $72,100 · lower than 91% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
| Housing units | 35 |
| Households | 17 (2.59 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 100% / 0.0% |
| Land area | 0.2 sq mi |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 72178. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 72178
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72082 | Kensett, AR | 4.5 mi NW | Standard |
| 72068 | Higginson, AR | 6 mi W | Standard |
| 72060 | Griffithville, AR | 6.2 mi S | Standard |
| 72143 | Searcy, AR | 7.6 mi W | Standard |
| 72149 | Searcy, AR | 7.7 mi NW | Unique |
| 72010 | Bald Knob, AR | 8.1 mi NE | Standard |
| 72081 | Judsonia, AR | 8.8 mi N | Standard |
| 72145 | Searcy, AR | 8.8 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 72052 | Garner, AR | 10.5 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 72139 | Russell, AR | 12.3 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 72102 | Mc Rae, AR | 13.2 mi W | Standard |
| 72059 | Gregory, AR | 15.2 mi E | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 72178 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 72178
PO BOX 123
WEST POINT AR 72178
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (72178-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 72178?
- 72178 is a West Point, Arkansas ZIP code.
- What county is 72178 in?
- ZIP code 72178 is in White County, Arkansas.
- What time zone is ZIP code 72178 in?
- 72178 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 72178?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 72178 use area code 501.
- What is the population of ZIP code 72178?
- About 44 people live in ZIP code 72178, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- Can I use 72178 for a street address?
- No. 72178 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in West Point use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 72178?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 72178 are 72082 (Kensett, 4.5 miles), 72068 (Higginson, 6 miles), 72060 (Griffithville, 6.2 miles) and 72143 (Searcy, 7.6 miles).