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Heth, Arkansas
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Heth, Arkansas is located in Arkansas
Heth, Arkansas
Heth, Arkansas
Location in Arkansas
Heth, Arkansas is located in the United States
Heth, Arkansas
Heth, Arkansas
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Arkansas
County St. Francis
Elevation
203 ft (62 m)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
72346
Area code(s) 870
GNIS feature ID 83168

Heth is a small place in St. Francis County, Arkansas, in the United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it does not have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it is part of the larger county area.

What is an Unincorporated Community?

An unincorporated community like Heth is a group of homes and businesses. It is not officially organized as a city. People living there get services from the county government. This can include things like police and fire protection.

How Heth is Located

Heth is found in the eastern part of Arkansas. It is about 9 miles (14 kilometers) north of a town called Hughes. The community is also located right along the Union Pacific Railroad. Railroads are important for moving goods across the country.

Heth's Post Office and ZIP Code

Even though Heth is not a city, it has its own post office. This post office helps people send and receive mail. It is a key part of the community.

Understanding ZIP Codes

Every post office and mailing area has a special number. This is called a ZIP code. Heth's ZIP code is 72346. ZIP codes help mail get to the right place quickly. They make sure letters and packages arrive safely.

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