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 Low-density area
- $44,861
- Median income Below-median income area
- $71,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 9.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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
- 3rd 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 average Arkansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $21,833. Economic pressure is pronounced: 35.1% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 18.6%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $71,500 (51% below the average Arkansas ZIP), and median rent is $641; owner occupancy is 62.3%.
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 -. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Phillips County, so 72366 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
4 establishments
- Construction
Construction
3 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
3 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
3 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 72366?
42.9
Median Age
42.8%
Male
57.2%
Female
2.2%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$21,833
Per Capita Income
35.1%
Poverty Rate
18.6%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 72366 ranks among Arkansas ZIPs
Marvell, AR household income vs. every Arkansas ZIP code
Median household income among 505 reporting Arkansas ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$44,861 27th percentile higher than 27% of 505 Arkansas ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Arkansas 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,053housing units
1,053
Total Housing Units
727
Occupied Units
326
Vacant Units
2.60
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$71,500
Median Home Value
-51% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 72366
Marvell (72366)
2,543 residents
- 72374 876
Poplar Grove (72374)
876 residents
- 72389 204
Wabash (72389)
204 residents
- 72383 53
Turner (72383)
53 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 72366 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 72366, both outside AR so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (2,543 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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