ZIP Code 72843 — Hector, AR
72843 is a standard (street delivery) ZIP code serving Hector, Arkansas, in Pope County. To mail something here you only need these five digits — but the four-digit extension narrows delivery to a single point, and it is what USPS bulk postage discounts are priced on.
ZIP code 72843 at a glance
| ZIP code | 72843 |
|---|---|
| Primary city | Hector |
| State | Arkansas (AR) |
| County | Pope FIPS 05115 |
| ZIP type | Standard (street delivery) |
| Time zone | America/Chicago |
| Population | 1,984 |
| Coordinates | 35.556080, -92.919320 |
How ZIP+4 works in 72843
The four digits after the hyphen encode a delivery segment inside 72843. In practice one segment usually means:
- One side of one block — odd numbers on a street between two cross streets
- A single large building, or one floor of it
- A group of PO boxes, sometimes a single box
- A single business that receives enough mail to warrant its own code
That is why 72843 has no single ZIP+4: two neighbors across the street from each other usually have different ones. Enter a street address above and we will return the exact nine-digit code along with the standardized USPS address format.
Nearby ZIP codes
Showing the closest twelve. See every ZIP code within 25 miles of 72843.
| ZIP | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 72080 | Jerusalem, AR | 6.5 mi |
| 72686 | Witts Springs, AR | 10.2 mi |
| 72837 | Dover, AR | 10.9 mi |
| 72141 | Scotland, AR | 13 mi |
| 72679 | Tilly, AR | 14 mi |
| 72030 | Cleveland, AR | 15.8 mi |
| 72856 | Pelsor, AR | 16.5 mi |
| 72063 | Hattieville, AR | 18.1 mi |
| 72802 | Russellville, AR | 18.7 mi |
| 72839 | Hagarville, AR | 20.4 mi |
| 72823 | Atkins, AR | 21 mi |
| 72031 | Clinton, AR | 22.2 mi |
Questions about 72843
What is the ZIP+4 code for 72843?
72843 is the five-digit ZIP code. The ZIP+4 adds four more digits that identify a specific delivery point — usually one side of a city block, a single building, or a group of PO boxes. Because those four digits change from address to address within 72843, you need to look up a specific street address to get them.
What city is 72843?
72843 is assigned to Hector, Arkansas, in Pope County.
Do I need to use the ZIP+4?
It is optional for ordinary mail, but it speeds up sorting and it is required for most USPS bulk-mail postage discounts. Many address-verification and e-commerce systems also use ZIP+4 to confirm a delivery point exists.
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