PlainZIP

Parthenon, AR · standard

ZIP Code 72666

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

275
6/sq mi
$34,444
Median income
$113,900
Median home value
27.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

3th pct
household income, US ZIPs
14th pct
home value, US ZIPs
6
people per sq mi
87%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72666 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 72666 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Parthenon, Newton County, Arkansas, home to just 275 residents across 46.6 square miles, a density of 6 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 72666 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $34,444 (39% below the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $33,494. 20.7% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 10.7%. The typical home here is valued at $113,900 (22% below the state average); renters pay a median of - monthly, and 87.1% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 61.9, and the average commute is -. A geography-based comparison follows: 5 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 72666, plus 6 more within Newton County, give a clearer read than the 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 →

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 72666, Parthenon, 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

275

Population

46.6

Area (sq mi)

6

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 72666?

61.9

Median Age

52.8%

Male

47.2%

Female

3.4%

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?

$34,444

Median Household Income

-39% vs state

$33,494

Per Capita Income

20.7%

Poverty Rate

10.7%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 72666 ranks nationally

Parthenon, AR household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$34,444 3rd percentile higher than 3% 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 77.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.1%

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

What does housing look like?

276

Total Housing Units

170

Occupied Units

106

Vacant Units

2.08

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.1%
Renter 12.9%

$113,900

Median Home Value

-22% vs state

1979

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 72666 vs 72641 →

ZIP 72666 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 72666 ranks #5 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 72666 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 72666 ranks #5 of 5 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
72641 Jasper, AR 2,585 3.7 mi
72628 Deer, AR 803 7.3 mi
72670 Ponca, AR 99 6.9 mi
72624 Compton, AR 594 10.3 mi
72648 Marble Falls, AR 716 11.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Newton County

72641 standard
Jasper, AR
Pop: 2,585
72628 standard
Deer, AR
Pop: 803
72648 standard
Marble Falls, AR
Pop: 716
72624 standard
Compton, AR
Pop: 594
72856 standard
Pelsor, AR
Pop: 464
72655 standard
Mount Judea, AR
Pop: 457

Related Areas

Newton County Parthenon, AR Arkansas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 72666 in? ▼
ZIP code 72666 (Parthenon) 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 72666? ▼
ZIP code 72666 in Parthenon, AR has a population of 275 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72666? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 72666 is $34,444, which is 55% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72666? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 72666 is $113,900, which is 59% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72666? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 72666 is White at 100.0%.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72666? ▼
In ZIP code 72666, 77.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.1% 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 72666? ▼
In ZIP code 72666, approximately 87.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72666? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72666 is 20.7% 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.