ZIP code 72638
Where is ZIP code 72638?
Green Forest, Arkansas
Carroll County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 72638 belongs to Green Forest, Arkansas in Carroll County. 72638 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 6,912 people live in the 72638 area, where the median household income is $65,175. The closest ZIP codes are 72611 (Alpena, 7.2 mi east), 72616 (Berryville, 8.7 mi west) and 72660 (Oak Grove, 9.7 mi north).
| ZIP code | 72638 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Green Forest |
| State | Arkansas (AR) |
| County | Carroll County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 870 |
| Coordinates | 36.3224, -93.4059 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 726 |
Population and income in 72638
| Population | 6,912 · higher than 81% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 38 · higher than 61% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
| Median age | 41.1 years · lower than 58% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 53% / 47% |
| Median household income | $65,175 · higher than 73% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $26,957 |
| Below the poverty line | 17% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 17% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $175,900 · higher than 75% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $800 a month |
| Housing units | 2,829 |
| Households | 2,409 (2.87 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 75% / 25% |
| Land area | 180.33 sq mi (plus 0.27 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 72638. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 72638
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72611 | Alpena, AR | 7.2 mi E | Standard |
| 72616 | Berryville, AR | 8.7 mi W | Standard |
| 72660 | Oak Grove, AR | 9.7 mi N | Standard |
| 72662 | Omaha, AR | 15.4 mi NE | Standard |
| 65739 | Ridgedale, MO | 15.7 mi NE | Standard |
| 65611 | Blue Eye, MO | 16.1 mi N | Standard |
| 72624 | Compton, AR | 16.4 mi S | Standard |
| 72601 | Harrison, AR | 17.6 mi E | Standard |
| 65681 | Lampe, MO | 17.8 mi N | Standard |
| 72602 | Harrison, AR | 17.8 mi E | PO Box only |
| 72613 | Beaver, AR | 18 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 72632 | Eureka Springs, AR | 19.6 mi W | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 72638 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 72638
123 MAIN ST
GREEN FOREST AR 72638
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Rule: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (72638-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 72638?
- 72638 is a Green Forest, Arkansas ZIP code.
- What county is 72638 in?
- ZIP code 72638 is in Carroll County, Arkansas.
- What time zone is ZIP code 72638 in?
- 72638 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 72638?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 72638 use area code 870.
- What is the population of ZIP code 72638?
- About 6,912 people live in ZIP code 72638, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 72638?
- The median household income in 72638 is $65,175 a year, higher than 73% of Arkansas ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 72638?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 72638 are 72611 (Alpena, 7.2 miles), 72616 (Berryville, 8.7 miles), 72660 (Oak Grove, 9.7 miles) and 72662 (Omaha, 15.4 miles).