PlainZIP

Marvell, AR · standard

ZIP Code 72366

Phillips County, Arkansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

2,543
7/sq mi
$44,861
Median income
$71,500
Median home value
9.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Marvell pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

9th pct
household income, US ZIPs
3th pct
home value, US ZIPs
7
people per sq mi
62%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72366 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 72366 covers 379.6 square miles in Marvell, Phillips County, Arkansas (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,543 residents on file, a density of 7 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 72366 reports a modest median household income of $44,861 (21% below the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $21,833. Local economic indicators show a 35.1% poverty rate alongside 18.6% unemployment. Housing costs here run $71,500 for a typical home value (51% below the state average), with rent averaging $641 a month; 62.3% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 9.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.9, and the average commute is -. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Phillips County, so you can benchmark 72366 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 72366

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Marvell, AR

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72366.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 72366, Marvell, AR · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

2,543

Population

379.6

Area (sq mi)

7

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 72366?

42.9

Median Age

42.8%

Male

57.2%

Female

2.2%

Foreign-Born

White 31.1%
African American 58.2%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$44,861

Median Household Income

-21% vs state

$21,833

Per Capita Income

35.1%

Poverty Rate

18.6%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 72366 ranks nationally

Marvell, AR household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$44,861 9th percentile higher than 9% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 60.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 9.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

1,053

Total Housing Units

727

Occupied Units

326

Vacant Units

2.60

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 62.3%
Renter 37.7%

$71,500

Median Home Value

-51% vs state

$641

Median Rent

1976

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 32 business establishments in ZIP 72366, employing approximately 187 people with a combined annual payroll of $10,378,000.

32

Businesses

187

Employees

$10.4M

Annual Payroll

6

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 7 21.9%
Wholesale trade 4 12.5%
Construction 3 9.4%
Transportation and warehousing 3 9.4%
Finance and insurance 3 9.4%
Other services (except public administration) 3 9.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 72366 vs 72383 →

ZIP 72366 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 72366 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
72383 Turner, AR 53 5.1 mi
72374 Poplar Grove, AR 876 7.7 mi
72389 Wabash, AR 204 10.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Phillips County

72390 standard
West Helena, AR
Pop: 9,107
72342 standard
Helena, AR
Pop: 5,532
72355 standard
Lexa, AR
Pop: 2,768
72374 standard
Poplar Grove, AR
Pop: 876
72333 standard
Elaine, AR
Pop: 667
72389 standard
Wabash, AR
Pop: 204

Related Areas

Phillips County Marvell, AR Arkansas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 72366 in? ▼
ZIP code 72366 (Marvell) is located in Phillips County, Arkansas. Phillips County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/phillips-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 72366? ▼
ZIP code 72366 in Marvell, AR has a population of 2,543 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72366? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 72366 is $44,861, which is 41% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72366? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 72366 is $71,500, which is 74% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72366? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 72366 is African American at 58.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72366? ▼
ZIP code 72366 has 32 business establishments employing approximately 187 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 72366? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 72366 are: Retail trade (7), Wholesale trade (4), Construction (3). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72366? ▼
In ZIP code 72366, 60.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 9.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 72366? ▼
In ZIP code 72366, approximately 62.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 37.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72366? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72366 is 35.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.