ZIP Code 72668

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Peel · Marion County · Arkansas

Population
521

7/sq mi

Median income
$46,000

▼ 40% vs US

higher than 10% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
2.2%

Median age 43.9

Land area
72.4 sq mi

Chicago

ZIP code 72668 in Peel, Arkansas has a population of 521. The median household income is $46,000, which is 40% below the national average. 2.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 72668 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 72.4 square miles in Peel, Marion County, Arkansas. The area is home to 521 residents, producing a population density of 7 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 72668 against Arkansas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 72668 sits at $46,000 (19% below the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $19,996. The poverty rate stands at 59.9% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at per month, and 100.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 72668 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 2.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.9, and the average commute is . We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Marion County, so you can benchmark 72668 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 72668, Peel, 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

521

Population

72.4

Area (sq mi)

7

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 72668?

43.9

Median Age

59.1%

Male

40.9%

Female

3.3%

Foreign-Born

White 90.0%
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 10.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%

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?

$46,000

Median Household Income

-19% vs state

$19,996

Per Capita Income

59.9%

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 36.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 2.2%

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

What does housing look like?

414

Total Housing Units

294

Occupied Units

120

Vacant Units

2.60

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

1983

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 72668, employing approximately 10 people with a combined annual payroll of $357,000.

6

Businesses

10

Employees

$357K

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 72668 vs 65733 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
65733 Protem, MO 720 8.3 mi
72630 Diamond City, AR 197 8.4 mi
72672 Pyatt, AR 279 10.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 72668 in?
ZIP code 72668 (Peel) 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 72668?
ZIP code 72668 in Peel, AR has a population of 521 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72668?
The median household income in ZIP 72668 is $46,000, which is 40% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72668?
The largest racial group in ZIP 72668 is White at 90.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72668?
ZIP code 72668 has 6 business establishments employing approximately 10 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72668?
In ZIP code 72668, 36.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 2.2% 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 72668?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72668 is 59.9% 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 Peel, 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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