PlainZIP

Oakland, AR · standard

ZIP Code 72661

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

580
9/sq mi
$31,417
Median income
$153,000
Median home value
16.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Oakland pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

2th pct
household income, US ZIPs
26th pct
home value, US ZIPs
9
people per sq mi
100%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72661 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 72661 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Oakland, Marion County, Arkansas, home to just 580 residents across 66.7 square miles, a density of 9 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 72661 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $31,417 (44% below the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $24,164. Local economic indicators show a 29.7% poverty rate alongside 0.0% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $153,000 (5% above the state average); renters pay a median of - monthly, and 100.0% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 63, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 8 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Marion County, letting you compare 72661 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 →

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 72661, Oakland, 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

580

Population

66.7

Area (sq mi)

9

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 72661?

63.0

Median Age

48.9%

Male

51.1%

Female

10.9%

Foreign-Born

White 100.0%
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 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$31,417

Median Household Income

-44% vs state

$24,164

Per Capita Income

29.7%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 72661 ranks nationally

Oakland, AR household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$31,417 2nd percentile higher than 2% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $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

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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 49.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.6%

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

What does housing look like?

409

Total Housing Units

382

Occupied Units

27

Vacant Units

2.03

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

$153,000

Median Home Value

+5% vs state

1982

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 6 business establishments in ZIP 72661, employing approximately 17 people with a combined annual payroll of $616,000.

6

Businesses

17

Employees

$616K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 72661 vs 72619 →

ZIP 72661 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 72661 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 72661 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 72661 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
72619 Bull Shoals, AR 1,936 4.9 mi
65729 Pontiac, MO 264 4.7 mi
72642 Lakeview, AR 1,979 5.9 mi
65676 Isabella, MO 472 8.9 mi
72651 Midway, AR 1,206 7.2 mi
72626 Cotter, AR 1,243 10.4 mi
72635 Gassville, AR 3,624 10.6 mi
65761 Theodosia, MO 1,273 11.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Marion County

72687 standard
Yellville, AR
Pop: 6,461
72634 standard
Flippin, AR
Pop: 4,670
72619 standard
Bull Shoals, AR
Pop: 1,936
72677 standard
Summit, AR
Pop: 525
72668 standard
Peel, AR
Pop: 521
72672 standard
Pyatt, AR
Pop: 279

Related Areas

Marion County Oakland, AR Arkansas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 72661 in? ▼
ZIP code 72661 (Oakland) is located in Marion County, Arkansas. Marion County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/marion-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 72661? ▼
ZIP code 72661 in Oakland, AR has a population of 580 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72661? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 72661 is $31,417, which is 59% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72661? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 72661 is $153,000, which is 45% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72661? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 72661 is White at 100.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72661? ▼
ZIP code 72661 has 6 business establishments employing approximately 17 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72661? ▼
In ZIP code 72661, 49.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72661? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72661 is 29.7% 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.