Marmaduke, AR · standard
ZIP Code 72443
Greene County, Arkansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,986
- 20/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $51,230
- Median income Below-median income area
- $106,900
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 14.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Marmaduke pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 16th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 12th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 20
- people per sq mi
- 69%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72443 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 72443 covers 151.6 square miles in Marmaduke, Greene County, Arkansas (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,986 residents on file, a density of 20 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 72443 reports a modest median household income of $51,230 (9% below the average Arkansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,943. The poverty rate is 20.6%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $106,900 (27% below the average Arkansas ZIP), and median rent is $760; owner occupancy is 69.2%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.8, and the average commute is 21 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Greene County, so 72443 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 72443
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Marmaduke, AR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72443.
- Construction
Construction
4 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
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 72443, Marmaduke, 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
2,986
Population
151.6
Area (sq mi)
20
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 72443?
48.8
Median Age
53.5%
Male
46.5%
Female
1.5%
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?
$51,230
Median Household Income
-9% vs state ZIP avg
$26,943
Per Capita Income
20.6%
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
21.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 72443 ranks among Arkansas ZIPs
Marmaduke, 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)
$51,230 43rd percentile higher than 43% 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
1,312housing units
1,312
Total Housing Units
1,132
Occupied Units
180
Vacant Units
2.34
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$106,900
Median Home Value
-27% vs state ZIP avg
$760
Median Rent
1986
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 30 business establishments in ZIP 72443, employing approximately 747 people with a combined annual payroll of $32,968,000.
30
Businesses
747
Employees
$33.0M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 4 | 13.3% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 13.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 13.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 13.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 10.0% |
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 72443 vs 72436 →
ZIP 72443 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 72450
Paragould (72450)
36,033 residents
- 72461 3,789
Rector (72461)
3,789 residents
- 72443 2,986
Marmaduke (72443)
2,986 residents
- 63829 1,120
Cardwell (63829)
1,120 residents
- 72436 942
Lafe (72436)
942 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 72443 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 72443 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 72450
Paragould (72450)
$57,725 median income
- 72461
Rector (72461)
$53,893 median income
- 72436
Lafe (72436)
$52,174 median income
- 72443
Marmaduke (72443)
$51,230 median income
- 63829
Cardwell (63829)
$28,281 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 72443 ranks #4 of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 72443, 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 (2,986 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 72443 in?
ZIP code 72443 (Marmaduke) is located in Greene County, Arkansas. Greene County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/greene-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 72443?
ZIP code 72443 in Marmaduke, AR has a population of 2,986 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72443?
The median household income in ZIP 72443 is $51,230, which is 33% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72443?
The median home value in ZIP 72443 is $106,900, which is 62% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72443?
The largest racial group in ZIP 72443 is White at 94.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72443?
ZIP code 72443 has 30 business establishments employing approximately 747 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 72443?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 72443 are: Construction (4), Retail trade (4), Transportation and warehousing (4). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72443?
In ZIP code 72443, 64.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 72443?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 72443 is 21.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 72443?
In ZIP code 72443, approximately 69.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72443?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72443 is 20.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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