ZIP Code 72303 in West Memphis, AR

Data Last Updated: March 1, 2026
City:West Memphis, Arkansas
County:Crittenden County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:9:08:41 AM
Population:No Population Data
Area Codes:327 / 870
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:35.1467, -90.1847
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72303 - West Memphis, AR

ZIP Code 72303, West Memphis

Small Town Unique ZIP No Census Data
LocationCrittenden County, AR
Area0 sq mi Single Point
Delivery Points1,242 (288 businesses)
PO Boxes954
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Enclosed InZIP Code 72301
Key Facts
  • This ZIP code contains only PO Boxes with no street delivery routes
  • The post office maintains 954 PO Boxes serving West Memphis residents and businesses
  • 288 businesses use this ZIP code for their mailing addresses
  • West Memphis has a companion ZIP code (72301) that handles standard street delivery
  • The facility operates as part of Crittenden County's postal network in Arkansas

Postal Infrastructure

The facility supports 288 businesses that use this ZIP for their mailing addresses. While West Memphis residents have access to street delivery through neighboring ZIP codes, this PO Box-only designation provides an alternative for those who need secure mail storage or operate businesses requiring dedicated postal addresses. The post office operates with carrier route rate sortation and city delivery indicators, reflecting its integration into the broader West Memphis postal network.

Street Name Patterns

This is a PO Box-only ZIP code with no street delivery routes or addresses.

Nearby Areas

South Memphis Planning Dist McCorkle Rd Neighborhood Development Community Uniting Resource & Energies French Fort Neighborhood Association Downtown Medical Center

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 72303 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 14 business establishments, employing about 336 people with an annual payroll of $17,908,000.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:2,771Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:14Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$4,055,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$17,908,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:336Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 72303 is located in Crittenden County, Arkansas, within the Memphis, TN-MS-AR Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 32820) and Arkansas's 1st Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 1,316,100 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 72303. It covers 0 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Memphis, TN-MS-ARSource: Census
CBSA Number:32820Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:1,316,100Source: Census
MSA:Memphis, TN-AR-MS MSASource: Census
Land Area:--Source: Census
Water Area:--Source: Census
Congressional District:01Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:19318.29 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:--Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:0574540Source: Census
Place Name:West Memphis city; ArkansasSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


72310 | | 72301

Schools in ZIP Code 72303


We could not locate which school district 72303 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

The Academies Of West Memphis Charter School 501 Broadway
West Memphis, AR 72301
District: West Memphis School DistrictNearby
Bragg Elementary School 309 W Barton
West Memphis, AR 72301
District: West Memphis School DistrictNearby
West Junior High School 801 North Avalon
West Memphis, AR 72301
District: West Memphis School DistrictNearby
Weaver Elementary School 1280 E Barton
West Memphis, AR 72301
District: West Memphis School DistrictNearby
East Junior High School 1151 Goodwin St
West Memphis, AR 72301
District: West Memphis School DistrictNearby
St Michael School 405 N Missouri St
West Memphis, AR 72301
District: Private SchoolNearby
West Memphis Christian School 1101 N Missouri St
West Memphis, AR 72301
District: Private SchoolNearby
Creative Life Preparatory School 1222 Riverside Blvd
Memphis, TN 38106
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 72303


Arkansas State University Mid-South 2000 W. Broadway
West Memphis, AR 72301-3829
Type: Post Secondary
Visible Music College 200 Madison Ave
Memphis, TN 38103
Type: Post Secondary
Tennessee College Of Applied Technology-Memphis 550 Alabama Ave
Memphis, TN 38105-3604
Type: Post Secondary
Vibe Barber College 880 Thomas Street
Memphis, TN 38107-2538
Type: Post Secondary
The University Of Tennessee Health Science Center 875 Monroe Avenue
Memphis, TN 38163
Type: Post Secondary
Le Moyne-Owen College 807 Walker Ave
Memphis, TN 38126-6595
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on March 1, 2026.

  1. U.S. Postal Service [Last Updated: 3/1/2026], https://www.usps.com
  2. ZIP-Codes.com Proprietary Data Enhancements [Updated: 3/1/2026], https://www.zip-codes.com
  3. U.S. Census [Updated: Varies], https://www.census.gov
    • U.S. Census Office of Management and Budget [Updated: As Released]
    • U.S. Census 2020 Demographic & Housing Characteristics (DHC) [Decennial] [Updated: 5/25/2023]
    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
  4. U.S. Geological Survey [Updated: Varies], https://www.usgs.gov
  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
  6. National Center for Education Statistics [Updated: 3/1/2026], https://nces.ed.gov