🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

72301

West Memphis

ZIP Code 72301 is a standard zip code serving West Memphis, West Memphis, Arkansas (AR), in Crittenden County, United States. It has an estimated population of 26,069 with a median household income of $30,131. The area falls within the America/Chicago timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: Arkansas (AR)
County: Crittenden
City: West Memphis
Timezone: America/Chicago

Coordinates

Latitude: 35.148400
Longitude: -90.177900

Geographic Details

Land Area: 18.89 mi²
Water Area: 0.08 mi²
Population Density: 1380.0 people per mi² (80th percentile)
Bounding Box: 35.178401°N, 35.101262°S, -90.115427°E, -90.255488°W

With 26,069 residents spread across 18.89 square miles, this area has a population density of 1380.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

26,069

Population

85th percentile

$30,131

Median Income

5th percentile

$86,600

Median Home Value

25th percentile

18.89 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 72301 is $30,131, and the median home value is $86,600. This is below the national average for household income.

Housing

10,892

Total Units

9,769

Occupied Units

89.7%

Occupancy Rate

Nearby ZIP Codes

Other zip codes in West Memphis, AR.

72303

West Memphis

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