72301 ZIP Code, West Memphis, AR
72301 is a ZIP code in West Memphis, Arkansas in Crittenden County. It covers 29 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 38113, 72364 and 38109. 23,959 people live here in 9,393 households, more than in 9 of every 10 Arkansas ZIP codes. With about 840 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and owners and renters are mixed (46% own). Median household income is $42,859, below the Arkansas median of $60,773.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: West Memphis, AR
- County: Crittenden County
- Land area: 29 sq mi
- Population: 23,959
- Median household income: $42,859
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 23,959 |
| Households | 9,393 |
| Median household income | $42,859 |
| Income per person | $21,362 |
| Median age | 34.1 |
| Homeowners | 46.0% |
| Median home value | $120,100 |
| Median rent | $871 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.9% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 20.1 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 31.6% |
| Moved in the past year | 16.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 29.1% |
| Broadband internet | 83.4% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 2.9% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 5.8% |
| $10–15K | 12.3% |
| $15–25K | 12.8% |
| $25–35K | 11.1% |
| $35–50K | 12.4% |
| $50–75K | 23.8% |
| $75–100K | 10.9% |
| $100–150K | 6.6% |
| $150–200K | 2.7% |
| $200K+ | 1.6% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 16.1% |
| 10–19 | 13.6% |
| 20–24 | 6.4% |
| 25–34 | 14.9% |
| 35–44 | 11.3% |
| 45–54 | 10.8% |
| 55–64 | 11.6% |
| 65–74 | 8.3% |
| 75+ | 7.0% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 20.6% |
| Owned outright | 18.1% |
| Rented | 45.4% |
| Vacant | 15.9% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 67.8% |
| Townhome | 1.1% |
| 2–4 units | 10.2% |
| 5–19 units | 16.1% |
| 20+ units | 2.9% |
| Mobile / other | 1.9% |
Businesses in 72301
528 business establishments with 9,872 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 94
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 84
- Accommodation and Food Services: 67
- Transportation and Warehousing: 57
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 48
- Wholesale Trade: 31
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 30
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 21
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 38113 — Memphis city, TN (3 mi)
- 72364 — Marion city, AR (5.5 mi)
- 38109 — Memphis city, TN (6.8 mi)
- 38103 — Memphis city, TN (7.1 mi)
- 72332 — Edmondson town, AR (7.3 mi)
- 38126 — Memphis city, TN (7.7 mi)
- 72376 — Edmondson town, AR (7.9 mi)
- 38105 — Memphis city, TN (8.2 mi)
Areas that include 72301
- West Memphis, AR ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Crittenden County ZIP codes — 11 ZIP codes
- Arkansas ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 3 of 7: highest median home value in Crittenden County
- No. 4 of 7: highest share of households with children in Crittenden County
- No. 1 of 7: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Crittenden County
- No. 2 of 7: lowest median age in Crittenden County
- No. 2 of 7: fastest population growth in Crittenden County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 72301, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 72301 in?
- 72301 is a West Memphis, AR mailing address. By land area, 60% lies inside West Memphis and 3% lies inside Marion; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 72301 in?
- 72301 is in Crittenden County.
- What is the population of 72301?
- About 23,959 people (±57), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 24,479.
- What is the median household income in 72301?
- $42,859 (±$6,554), compared with $60,773 for Arkansas as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 72301?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 72301 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 72301?
- The closest, measured center to center: 38113 (3 mi, Memphis), 72364 (5.5 mi, Marion), 38109 (6.8 mi, Memphis), 38103 (7.1 mi, Memphis), 72332 (7.3 mi, Edmondson) and 38126 (7.7 mi, Memphis).
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