ZIP code 72540
Where is ZIP code 72540?
Guion, Arkansas
Izard County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 72540 belongs to Guion, Arkansas in Izard County. 72540 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 99 people live in the 72540 area, where the median household income is $38,603. The closest ZIP codes are 72567 (Pleasant Grove, 7 mi south), 72561 (Mount Pleasant, 7.8 mi northeast) and 72556 (Melbourne, 9.5 mi north).
| ZIP code | 72540 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Guion |
| State | Arkansas (AR) |
| County | Izard County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 870 |
| Coordinates | 35.9266, -91.9103 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 725 |
Population and income in 72540
| Population | 99 · lower than 92% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 8 · lower than 82% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
| Median age | 72.6 years · higher than 100% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 33% / 67% |
| Median household income | $38,603 · lower than 84% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $18,795 |
| Below the poverty line | 43% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 11% of adults 25+ |
| Housing units | 60 |
| Households | 47 (1.83 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 45% / 55% |
| Land area | 12.46 sq mi (plus 0.35 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 72540. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 72540
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72567 | Pleasant Grove, AR | 7 mi S | Standard |
| 72561 | Mount Pleasant, AR | 7.8 mi NE | Standard |
| 72556 | Melbourne, AR | 9.5 mi N | Standard |
| 72526 | Cushman, AR | 9.5 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 72560 | Mountain View, AR | 10.3 mi SW | Standard |
| 72555 | Marcella, AR | 10.7 mi S | Standard |
| 72573 | Sage, AR | 11.9 mi NE | Standard |
| 72657 | Timbo, AR | 12.1 mi W | Standard |
| 72517 | Brockwell, AR | 14.6 mi N | Standard |
| 72584 | Violet Hill, AR | 16.7 mi N | Standard |
| 72550 | Locust Grove, AR | 17.3 mi SE | Standard |
| 72527 | Desha, AR | 17.5 mi SE | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 72540 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 72540
123 MAIN ST
GUION AR 72540
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (72540-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 72540?
- 72540 is a Guion, Arkansas ZIP code.
- What county is 72540 in?
- ZIP code 72540 is in Izard County, Arkansas.
- What time zone is ZIP code 72540 in?
- 72540 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 72540?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 72540 use area code 870.
- What is the population of ZIP code 72540?
- About 99 people live in ZIP code 72540, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 72540?
- The median household income in 72540 is $38,603 a year, lower than 84% of Arkansas ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 72540?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 72540 are 72567 (Pleasant Grove, 7 miles), 72561 (Mount Pleasant, 7.8 miles), 72556 (Melbourne, 9.5 miles) and 72526 (Cushman, 9.5 miles).