ZIP Code 72728 in Elm Springs, AR

Data Last Updated: February 1, 2026
City:Elm Springs, Arkansas
County:Washington County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:6:18:48 AM
Population:No Population Data
Area Code:479
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:36.2088, -94.2327
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72728 - Elm Springs, AR

ZIP Code 72728, Elm Springs

Small Town Unique ZIP No Census Data
LocationWashington County, AR
Area0 sq mi Single Point
Delivery Points139 (1 homes, 35 businesses)
PO Boxes103
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Enclosed InZIP Code 72762
Key Facts
  • This is a PO Box-only ZIP code with 103 boxes serving the Elm Springs community
  • Street delivery for local addresses comes through Springdale's ZIP code 72762
  • School Ave is the only street with dedicated mail records in the 72728 system
  • Highway Contract routes handle mail delivery rather than traditional city carriers
  • The post office serves approximately 35 local businesses alongside residential customers
  • Elm Springs sits within the Fayetteville-Springdale metropolitan area

Postal Services

The town's compact footprint centers on School Ave, the only street with dedicated ZIP+4 records in the 72728 system. Mail delivery follows Highway Contract routes rather than traditional city carrier service, reflecting Elm Springs' character as a small residential community. The post office handles mail for about 35 businesses alongside the PO Box network, supporting local commerce without the infrastructure costs of street delivery routes.

Street Name Patterns

Minimal Street Network

The street network is minimal with only School Ave appearing in ZIP+4 records, reflecting the town's small size and reliance on neighboring Springdale for most street delivery services.

Nearby Areas

Elm Springs Heights Greenbriar Estates Camelot Spring Ridge Spring Creek Park

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 72728 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 7 business establishments, employing about 57 people with an annual payroll of $1,438,000.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:417Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:7Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$401,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$1,438,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:57Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 72728 is located in Washington County, Arkansas, within the Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 22220) and Arkansas's 3rd Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 563,436 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 72728. It covers 0 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, ARSource: Census
CBSA Number:22220Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:563,436Source: Census
MSA:Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR MSASource: Census
Land Area:--Source: Census
Water Area:--Source: Census
Congressional District:03Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:5400.99 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:--Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:0521430Source: Census
Place Name:Elm Springs city; ArkansasSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


72729 | | 72727

Schools in ZIP Code 72728


We could not locate which school district 72728 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.

Hellstern Middle School 7771 Har Ber Ave
Springdale, AR 72762
District: Springdale School DistrictNearby
Har-Ber High School 300 Jones Rd
Springdale, AR 72762
District: Springdale School DistrictNearby
Bernice Young Elementary 301 Pippen Apple Cir
Springdale, AR 72762
District: Springdale School DistrictNearby
Jim D Rollins Elementary School Of Innovation 354 E Fletcher Avenue
Springdale, AR 72762
District: Springdale School DistrictNearby
Thurman G. Smith Elem. School 3600 Falcon
Springdale, AR 72762
District: Springdale School DistrictNearby
Ozark Catholic Academy 192 E Henri De Tonti Blvd
Springdale, AR 72762
District: Private SchoolNearby
Oak Grove Montessori School 5247 Har Ber Ave
Springdale, AR 72762
District: Private SchoolNearby
Shiloh Christian School 1707 Johnson Rd
Springdale, AR 72762
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 72728


Ecclesia College 9653 Nations Dr
Springdale, AR 72762
Type: Post Secondary
Designer Barber & Stylist School - 1074 E. Henri De Tonti
Springdale, AR 72762-0990
Type: Post Secondary
Career Academy Of Hair Design 346 E. Robinson Ave
Springdale, AR 72764-7128
Type: Post Secondary
Northwest Technical Institute 709 S Old Missouri Rd
Springdale, AR 72764
Type: Post Secondary
Paul Mitchell The School-Arkansas 4156 N Steele Blvd
Fayetteville, AR 72703
Type: Post Secondary
Blue Cliff College-Fayetteville 3448 N. College
Fayetteville, AR 72703
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.

  1. U.S. Postal Service [Last Updated: 2/1/2026], https://www.usps.com
  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