ZIP code 72461
Where is ZIP code 72461?
Rector, Arkansas
Clay County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 72461 belongs to Rector, Arkansas in Clay County. 72461 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 573 and 870. About 3,643 people live in the 72461 area, where the median household income is $53,893. The closest ZIP codes are 72430 (Greenway, 5.3 mi northeast), 72443 (Marmaduke, 8.1 mi southwest) and 72454 (Piggott, 9.3 mi northeast).
| ZIP code | 72461 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Rector |
| State | Arkansas (AR) |
| County | Clay County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area codes | 573, 870 |
| Coordinates | 36.2672, -90.2702 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 724 |
Population and income in 72461
| Population | 3,643 · higher than 71% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 21 · lower than 56% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
| Median age | 40.2 years · lower than 64% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 48% / 52% |
| Median household income | $53,893 · higher than 50% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $27,059 |
| Below the poverty line | 16% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 20% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $99,300 · lower than 73% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $674 a month |
| Housing units | 1,868 |
| Households | 1,523 (2.37 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 79% / 21% |
| Land area | 171.93 sq mi (plus 0.24 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 72461. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 72461
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72430 | Greenway, AR | 5.3 mi NE | Standard |
| 72443 | Marmaduke, AR | 8.1 mi SW | Standard |
| 72454 | Piggott, AR | 9.3 mi NE | Standard |
| 72441 | Mc Dougal, AR | 11 mi W | PO Box only |
| 63876 | Senath, MO | 11.1 mi SE | Standard |
| 72456 | Pollard, AR | 11.4 mi N | Standard |
| 72436 | Lafe, AR | 11.9 mi W | Standard |
| 63857 | Kennett, MO | 12.5 mi E | Standard |
| 63880 | Whiteoak, MO | 14.3 mi E | PO Box only |
| 72464 | Saint Francis, AR | 14.6 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 63821 | Arbyrd, MO | 15.2 mi S | Standard |
| 63829 | Cardwell, MO | 15.5 mi S | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 72461 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 72461
123 MAIN ST
RECTOR AR 72461
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (72461-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 72461?
- 72461 is a Rector, Arkansas ZIP code.
- What county is 72461 in?
- ZIP code 72461 is in Clay County, Arkansas.
- What time zone is ZIP code 72461 in?
- 72461 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 72461?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 72461 use area codes 573 and 870.
- What is the population of ZIP code 72461?
- About 3,643 people live in ZIP code 72461, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 72461?
- The median household income in 72461 is $53,893 a year, higher than 50% of Arkansas ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 72461?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 72461 are 72430 (Greenway, 5.3 miles), 72443 (Marmaduke, 8.1 miles), 72454 (Piggott, 9.3 miles) and 72441 (Mc Dougal, 11 miles).