ZIP Code 72474 in Walcott, AR

Data Last Updated: February 1, 2026
City:Walcott, Arkansas
County:Greene County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:2:11:06 AM
Population:No Population Data
Area Codes:327 / 870
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:36.0435, -90.6712
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72474 Walcott, AR - Rural Highway Post Office

ZIP Code 72474, Walcott

Small Town Unique ZIP No Census Data
LocationGreene County, AR
Area0 sq mi Single Point
Delivery Points58 (1 homes, 13 businesses)
PO Boxes44
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Enclosed InZIP Code 72450
Key Facts
  • This is a PO Box Only Zone with no alternative mail delivery available in the area
  • The post office maintains 44 PO Boxes and serves 13 local businesses
  • Mail delivery uses a highway contract route, typical for remote rural locations
  • Walcott exists as a point location within the surrounding 72450 (Paragould) ZIP territory
  • General Delivery service is available at the post office for those without a rented box

Community Overview

Walcott is a small community in Greene County, Arkansas. It's a PO Box Only Zone, which means there's no alternative mail delivery available. Everyone who gets mail here picks it up at the post office.

Postal Services

The Walcott post office sits along Highway 141 South and maintains 44 PO Boxes. Delivery to this ZIP uses a highway contract route, common for small rural communities in the Arkansas Delta. The post office also serves 13 local businesses.

Geographic Context

Walcott doesn't have its own Census-defined territory. The ZIP exists as a point location within the larger 72450 (Paragould) area. This is typical for tiny communities where the post office serves local residents but the surrounding land falls under a neighboring ZIP code for Census purposes.

Mail Options

General Delivery is available here for those who need mail but don't rent a box. That option, combined with the 44 PO Boxes, handles all mail for this rural pocket of northeast Arkansas.

Street Name Patterns

Highway Corridor

The single street in the ZIP database is Highway 141 South, the main road through this small community.

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 72474 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:78Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:0Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$0Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$0Source: CBP
# of Employees:0Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 72474 is located in Greene County, Arkansas, within the Paragould, AR Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 37500) and Arkansas's 1st Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 46,182 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 72474. It covers 0 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Paragould, ARSource: Census
CBSA Number:37500Source: Census
CBSA Type:MicroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:46,182Source: Census
MSA:Source: 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:0572290Source: Census
Place Name:Walcott CDP; ArkansasSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


72475 | | 72473

Schools in ZIP Code 72474


We could not locate which school district 72474 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.

Greene Cty Tech Middle School 5205 W Kingshighway
Paragould, AR 72450
District: Greene County Technical School DistrictNearby
Greene Cty Tech Intermediate School 5205 W Kingshighway
Paragould, AR 72450
District: Greene County Technical School DistrictNearby
Greene Cty Tech Junior High School 5207 W Kingshighway
Paragould, AR 72450
District: Greene County Technical School DistrictNearby
Greene Cty Tech Primary School 1300 S Rockingchair
Paragould, AR 72450
District: Greene County Technical School DistrictNearby
Greene Cty Tech Elementary School 5203 W Kingshighway
Paragould, AR 72450
District: Greene County Technical School DistrictNearby
Crowley's Ridge Academy 606 Academy Dr
Paragould, AR 72450
District: Private SchoolNearby
St Mary's Catholic School & Preschool 310 N 2nd St
Paragould, AR 72450
District: Private SchoolNearby
Montessori School Of Jonesboro 300 E Nettleton Ave
Jonesboro, AR 72401
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 72474


Crowley's Ridge College 100 College Dr
Paragould, AR 72450
Type: Post Secondary
Arkansas State University 2105 E. Aggie Road
Jonesboro, AR 72401
Type: Post Secondary
Arthur's Beauty College 1903 Grant Avenue Suites, K, L, M
Jonesboro, AR 72401
Type: Post Secondary
Williams Baptist University 60 W Fulbright Avenue
Walnut Ridge, AR 72476
Type: Post Secondary
Black River Technical College 1410 Hwy 304 East
Pocahontas, AR 72455
Type: Post Secondary
Arkansas State University-Newport 7648 Victory Blvd
Newport, AR 72112
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 February 1, 2026.

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  2. ZIP-Codes.com Proprietary Data Enhancements [Updated: 2/1/2026], 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: 2/1/2026], https://nces.ed.gov