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West Point, AR
Town in White County, Arkansas. ZIP codes: 72178.
Population
93
Land area
0.4sq mi
People per sq mi
216
ZIP codes
1
West Point and its ZIP codes
West Point at a glance
- West Point is about 3.7 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
Local data for West Point, AR
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for White County. PPP loans are for West Point.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,487
26,591 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,191
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$525M
FY 2026, $6,835 per person
PPP loans
$74.63K
2 loans, 18 jobs reported
Environment and hazard risk
West Point, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
852
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
137
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 30°F
51.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in West Point, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
47.8%
U.S. 33.3% +14.5 pts
Diabetes
18.4%
U.S. 12.1% +6.3 pts
Smoking
29.3%
U.S. 12.8% +16.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
17.5%
U.S. 11.1% +6.4 pts
ZIP codes in West Point
1 in or overlapping West Point. Population shown
Cities near West Point
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| KensettCity | 4.1 mi | 1.9 |
| JudsoniaCity | 5.4 mi | 2.9 |
| GriffithvilleTown | 5.8 mi | 0.5 |
| HigginsonTown | 6.3 mi | 1.3 |
| SearcyCity | 7.6 mi | 18.3 |
| Bald KnobCity | 8.1 mi | 5 |
| GeorgetownTown | 10 mi | 0.3 |
| GarnerTown | 11 mi | 0.8 |
| RussellTown | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| McRaeCity | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| AugustaCity | 15 mi | 2.1 |
| GregoryCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 4.6 |
| Des ArcCity | 16 mi | 2.1 |
| LetonaTown | 17 mi | 0.4 |
| BradfordCity | 17 mi | 0.9 |
| BeebeCity | 19 mi | 10.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is West Point, AR in?
- West Point is in White County, Arkansas.
- What ZIP codes are in West Point, AR?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping West Point include 72178.
- What is the population of West Point, AR?
- About 93 people live in West Point, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near West Point?
- Nearby places include Kensett (4.1 mi), Judsonia (5.4 mi), Griffithville (5.8 mi), Higginson (6.3 mi), Searcy (7.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023