ZIP Code 72847 — London, AR
72847 is a standard (street delivery) ZIP code serving London, 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 72847 at a glance
| ZIP code | 72847 |
|---|---|
| Primary city | London |
| State | Arkansas (AR) |
| County | Pope FIPS 05115 |
| ZIP type | Standard (street delivery) |
| Time zone | America/Chicago |
| Population | 3,040 |
| Coordinates | 35.370430, -93.277490 |
How ZIP+4 works in 72847
The four digits after the hyphen encode a delivery segment inside 72847. 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 72847 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 72847.
| ZIP | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 72845 | Knoxville, AR | 5.6 mi |
| 72835 | Delaware, AR | 7.5 mi |
| 72846 | Lamar, AR | 8 mi |
| 72801 | Russellville, AR | 9.8 mi |
| 72802 | Russellville, AR | 12.5 mi |
| 72851 | New Blaine, AR | 12.6 mi |
| 72863 | Scranton, AR | 13 mi |
| 72837 | Dover, AR | 13.8 mi |
| 72834 | Dardanelle, AR | 14.5 mi |
| 72830 | Clarksville, AR | 16.5 mi |
| 72865 | Subiaco, AR | 16.8 mi |
| 72858 | Pottsville, AR | 17.4 mi |
Questions about 72847
What is the ZIP+4 code for 72847?
72847 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 72847, you need to look up a specific street address to get them.
What city is 72847?
72847 is assigned to London, 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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