ZIP Code 72648

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Marble Falls · Newton County · Arkansas

Population
716

6/sq mi

Median income
$70,921

▼ 7% vs US

higher than 48% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$279,900

▲ 1% vs US

higher than 63% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
13.8%

Median age 51.4

Land area
115.5 sq mi

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ZIP code 72648 in Marble Falls, Arkansas has a population of 716. The median household income is $70,921, which is 7% below the national average. Median home value is $279,900, 1% above the US average. 13.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 72648 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 115.5 square miles in Marble Falls, Newton County, Arkansas. The area is home to 716 residents, producing a population density of 6 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 72648 against Arkansas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 72648 sits at $70,921 (25% above the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $26,435. The poverty rate stands at 10.0% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $279,900 (92% above the state average) with median rent at per month, and 94.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 72648 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 13.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.4, and the average commute is . We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Newton County, so you can benchmark 72648 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 72648, Marble Falls, AR · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

716

Population

115.5

Area (sq mi)

6

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 72648?

51.4

Median Age

43.1%

Male

56.9%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 89.1%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

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?

$70,921

Median Household Income

+25% vs state

$26,435

Per Capita Income

10.0%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 50.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.8%

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

What does housing look like?

269

Total Housing Units

200

Occupied Units

69

Vacant Units

2.90

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 94.5%
Renter 5.5%

$279,900

Median Home Value

+92% vs state

1978

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
72640 Hasty, AR 385 7.5 mi
72641 Jasper, AR 2,585 7.9 mi
72683 Vendor, AR 211 10.5 mi
72666 Parthenon, AR 275 11.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 72648 in?
ZIP code 72648 (Marble Falls) is located in Newton County, Arkansas. Newton County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/newton-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 72648?
ZIP code 72648 in Marble Falls, AR has a population of 716 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72648?
The median household income in ZIP 72648 is $70,921, which is 7% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72648?
The median home value in ZIP 72648 is $279,900, which is 1% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72648?
The largest racial group in ZIP 72648 is White at 89.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.4% of the population.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72648?
In ZIP code 72648, 50.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.8% 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 72648?
In ZIP code 72648, approximately 94.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 5.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72648?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72648 is 10.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Marble Falls, AR

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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