Yellville, AR · standard
ZIP Code 72687
Marion County, Arkansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,461
- 9/sq mi Low-density area
- $53,911
- Median income Below-median income area
- $181,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 17.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Yellville pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 20th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 38th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 9
- people per sq mi
- 82%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72687 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 72687 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Yellville, Marion County, Arkansas, home to 6,461 residents across 726.0 square miles, a density of 9 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 72687 reports a modest median household income of $53,911 (5% below the average Arkansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,688. The poverty rate is 14.7%, with unemployment at 5.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $181,800 (25% above the average Arkansas ZIP), while 82.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $884.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.5, and the average commute is 31 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Marion County, so 72687 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 72687
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Yellville, AR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72687.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
15 establishments
- Construction
Construction
13 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
11 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
10 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
9 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 72687, Yellville, 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
6,461
Population
726.0
Area (sq mi)
9
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 72687?
50.5
Median Age
47.9%
Male
52.1%
Female
1.9%
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?
$53,911
Median Household Income
-5% vs state ZIP avg
$26,688
Per Capita Income
14.7%
Poverty Rate
5.2%
Unemployment Rate
30.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 72687 ranks among Arkansas ZIPs
Yellville, 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)
$53,911 Top 50% higher than 50% 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
3,182housing units
3,182
Total Housing Units
2,661
Occupied Units
521
Vacant Units
2.32
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$181,800
Median Home Value
+25% vs state ZIP avg
$884
Median Rent
1988
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 94 business establishments in ZIP 72687, employing approximately 632 people with a combined annual payroll of $25,454,000.
94
Businesses
632
Employees
$25.5M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 15 | 16.0% |
| Construction | 13 | 13.8% |
| Retail trade | 11 | 11.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 10 | 10.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 9 | 9.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 8 | 8.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 8 | 8.5% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 6.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 6 | 6.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 5.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 72687 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 72687
Yellville (72687)
6,461 residents
- 72619 1,936
Bull Shoals (72619)
1,936 residents
- 72677 525
Summit (72677)
525 residents
- 72672 279
Pyatt (72672)
279 residents
- 72682 194
Valley Springs (72682)
194 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 72687 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 72687 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 72687
Yellville (72687)
$53,911 median income
- 72619
Bull Shoals (72619)
$45,042 median income
- 72682
Valley Springs (72682)
$45,038 median income
- 72677
Summit (72677)
$39,688 median income
- 72672
Pyatt (72672)
$36,620 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 72687 ranks the highest 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 72687, 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 (6,461 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 72687 in?
ZIP code 72687 (Yellville) 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 72687?
ZIP code 72687 in Yellville, AR has a population of 6,461 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72687?
The median household income in ZIP 72687 is $53,911, which is 29% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72687?
The median home value in ZIP 72687 is $181,800, which is 35% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72687?
The largest racial group in ZIP 72687 is White at 90.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72687?
ZIP code 72687 has 94 business establishments employing approximately 632 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 72687?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 72687 are: Health care and social assistance (15), Construction (13), Retail trade (11). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72687?
In ZIP code 72687, 51.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.2% 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 72687?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 72687 is 30.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 72687?
In ZIP code 72687, approximately 82.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72687?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72687 is 14.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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