Arkansas Zip Codes

Arkansas has a total of 733 ZIP codes, reflecting its mix of urban centers and rural communities. These ZIP codes start with 71 or 72, covering different regions of the state. The range begins with 71601 in Pine Bluff and extends to 72959 in Winslow, illustrating the geographic diversity of Arkansas.

The 71 prefix generally serves the southern and southeastern parts of the state, including cities like Pine Bluff and Monticello. The 72 prefix is more common in central and western Arkansas, covering areas such as Little Rock, Conway, and Fort Smith. The distribution of ZIP codes aligns with population density, with more codes concentrated in urban and suburban areas compared to sparsely populated rural regions.

ZIP codes in Arkansas play a vital role in facilitating mail delivery, defining boundaries for school districts and municipalities, and supporting demographic and economic analysis. They are also used to distinguish areas for tax purposes and service availability.

In the table below, you can see all Arkansas zip codes listed by city, town and village as well as county affiliated. With 602 cities (and towns) and 75 counties (and county-equivalents), Arkansas is the 33rd largest state by population (2,988,248)  and 27th largest one by land area (134,771 km²) in the United States.

The capital of Arkansas is Little Rock and major cities include Fort Smith, Fayetteville, Springdale, and Jonesboro.

List of Arkansas Zip Codes by City