ZIP code 72521
Where is ZIP code 72521?
Cave City, Arkansas
Sharp County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 72521 belongs to Cave City, Arkansas in Sharp County. 72521 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 870. About 4,910 people live in the 72521 area, where the median household income is $59,591. The closest ZIP codes are 72569 (Poughkeepsie, 9.4 mi northeast), 72577 (Sidney, 9.6 mi northwest) and 72532 (Evening Shade, 9.7 mi north).
| ZIP code | 72521 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Cave City |
| State | Arkansas (AR) |
| County | Sharp County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 870 |
| Coordinates | 35.9517, -91.5444 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 725 |
Population and income in 72521
| Population | 4,910 · higher than 76% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 41 · higher than 63% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
| Median age | 40.5 years · lower than 62% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 46% / 54% |
| Median household income | $59,591 · higher than 64% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $26,947 |
| Below the poverty line | 15% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 14% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $146,800 · higher than 58% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $788 a month |
| Housing units | 2,249 |
| Households | 1,846 (2.62 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 68% / 32% |
| Land area | 118.73 sq mi (plus 0.11 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 72521. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 72521
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72569 | Poughkeepsie, AR | 9.4 mi NE | Standard |
| 72577 | Sidney, AR | 9.6 mi NW | Standard |
| 72532 | Evening Shade, AR | 9.7 mi N | Standard |
| 72522 | Charlotte, AR | 10.9 mi SE | Standard |
| 72501 | Batesville, AR | 12.7 mi SW | Standard |
| 72526 | Cushman, AR | 12.9 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 72561 | Mount Pleasant, AR | 13.6 mi W | Standard |
| 72579 | Sulphur Rock, AR | 13.8 mi S | Standard |
| 72469 | Strawberry, AR | 14.1 mi E | Standard |
| 72572 | Saffell, AR | 14.6 mi E | Standard |
| 72524 | Cord, AR | 14.8 mi SE | Standard |
| 72503 | Batesville, AR | 15 mi S | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 72521 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 72521
123 MAIN ST
CAVE CITY AR 72521
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (72521-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 72521?
- 72521 is a Cave City, Arkansas ZIP code.
- What county is 72521 in?
- ZIP code 72521 is in Sharp County, Arkansas.
- What time zone is ZIP code 72521 in?
- 72521 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 72521?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 72521 use area code 870.
- What is the population of ZIP code 72521?
- About 4,910 people live in ZIP code 72521, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 72521?
- The median household income in 72521 is $59,591 a year, higher than 64% of Arkansas ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 72521?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 72521 are 72569 (Poughkeepsie, 9.4 miles), 72577 (Sidney, 9.6 miles), 72532 (Evening Shade, 9.7 miles) and 72522 (Charlotte, 10.9 miles).