Zip code 72668: Peel, Arkansas

Q: What city is zip code 72668?

72668 is assigned to Peel, Arkansas. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 72668 in?

72668 is in Marion County, Arkansas.

Q: What is the population of 72668?

About 763 people live in 72668, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 72668?

The median household income in 72668 is $46,000.

Q: What zip codes are near 72668?

The closest zip codes to 72668 are 72630, 65761, 65733, 72661, 72672.

Residential delivery areaMarion CountyCentral Time

Population

763

Median household income

$46K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

—

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

43.9

U.S. 38.9

Land area

29 sq mi

27 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 72668

72668 is a rural zip code in Peel, Arkansas (Marion County), covering 29 sq mi of land. About 763 people live here, or 27 per square mile. The median resident is 43.9 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $46,000 a year, 43% below the national median of $80,734. 59.9% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). 100% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 35.3 minutes each way, and 0% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in transportation and moving goods; management; and healthcare.

How 72668 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Poverty rate59.9%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · AR 16%5th of 545 in AR
Homeownership rate100%
99th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · AR 66.4%20th of 545 in AR
Government workers34.1%
99th
U.S. 14.5% · AR 15.2%35th of 549 in AR
Housing vacancy29%
98th
U.S. 10.1% · AR 13.5%95th of 545 in AR
Healthcare workers14.3%
93rd
U.S. 9.7% · AR 10.5%93rd of 549 in AR
Average commute35.3 min
92nd
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · AR 22.5 min61st of 508 in AR
Veterans10.3%
91st
U.S. 6.2% · AR 7.4%126th of 550 in AR
Residents under 1826.2%
82nd
U.S. 22% · AR 23.1%140th of 550 in AR
Median age43.9
81st
U.S. 38.9 · AR 38.5239th of 550 in AR
Income inequality (Gini)0.460
70th
U.S. 0.483 · AR 0.479162nd of 542 in AR
Uninsured rate5.5%
38th
U.S. 8.4% · AR 9%380th of 548 in AR
Foreign-born residents3.3%
20th
U.S. 14.1% · AR 5.4%128th of 550 in AR
Diversity index18.4
11th
U.S. 61.4 · AR 51.2364th of 550 in AR
Residents 65 and older9.8%
8th
U.S. 17.2% · AR 17.6%516th of 550 in AR
Median household income$46,000
6th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · AR $60,773352nd of 495 in AR
Self-employed workers5.2%
5th
U.S. 10% · AR 10.4%446th of 549 in AR
Population density27/sq mi
4th
U.S. 95/sq mi · AR 59/sq mi273rd of 550 in AR
Per capita income$19,996
3rd
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · AR $34,225491st of 550 in AR
Broadband access77.9%
3rd
WeaknessU.S. 91% · AR 86.7%379th of 545 in AR
Median earnings per worker$30,156
3rd
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · AR $41,934468th of 542 in AR
Population763
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · AR 3,049,391373rd of 550 in AR
Bachelor's degree or higher2.2%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · AR 25.7%526th of 549 in AR
Work from home0%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · AR 8.8%508th of 549 in AR
Unemployment rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · AR 4.9%510th of 549 in AR
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · AR 2.5%430th of 549 in AR

Measure	72668	Marion	AR	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in AR
Poverty rateWeakness	59.9%	18%	16%	12.5%	99th	5th of 545
Homeownership rateStrength	100%	81.3%	66.4%	65.2%	99th	20th of 545
Government workers	34.1%	13.4%	15.2%	14.5%	99th	35th of 549
Housing vacancy	29%	21.4%	13.5%	10.1%	98th	95th of 545
Healthcare workers	14.3%	10%	10.5%	9.7%	93rd	93rd of 549
Average commuteWeakness	35.3 min	26 min	22.5 min	26.4 min	92nd	61st of 508
Veterans	10.3%	11.7%	7.4%	6.2%	91st	126th of 550
Residents under 18	26.2%	18.6%	23.1%	22%	82nd	140th of 550
Median age	43.9	51.8	38.5	38.9	81st	239th of 550
Income inequality (Gini)	0.460	0.439	0.479	0.483	70th	162nd of 542
Uninsured rate	5.5%	6.7%	9%	8.4%	38th	380th of 548
Foreign-born residents	3.3%	2.4%	5.4%	14.1%	20th	128th of 550
Diversity index	18.4	16.3	51.2	61.4	11th	364th of 550
Residents 65 and older	9.8%	29%	17.6%	17.2%	8th	516th of 550
Median household incomeWeakness	$46,000	$48,619	$60,773	$80,734	6th	352nd of 495
Self-employed workers	5.2%	13.5%	10.4%	10%	5th	446th of 549
Population density	27/sq mi	29/sq mi	59/sq mi	95/sq mi	4th	273rd of 550
Per capita incomeWeakness	$19,996	$28,435	$34,225	$44,673	3rd	491st of 550
Broadband accessWeakness	77.9%	86.8%	86.7%	91%	3rd	379th of 545
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$30,156	$35,158	$41,934	$49,666	3rd	468th of 542
Population	763	17,228	3,049,391	334,922,499	1st	373rd of 550
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	2.2%	14.9%	25.7%	35.7%	1st	526th of 549
Work from home	0%	8.2%	8.8%	15.1%	1st	508th of 549
Unemployment rateStrength	0%	4.9%	4.9%	5.2%	1st	510th of 549
Tech workers	0%	1.6%	2.5%	3.8%	1st	430th of 549

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

26%

5–17

18–24

25–34

25%

35–44

17%

45–54

17%

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

43.9

Under 18

26.2%

65 and over

9.8%

Race and ethnicity

White90%
Black0%
Hispanic3%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial7%

Diversity index

18.4

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

3.3%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

52.7%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

90%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 294
Average household size: 2.6
Family households: 67.7%
Married couples: 38.4%
Living alone: 16.3%
Veterans (of adults): 10.3%
Male / female: 59% / 41%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

29%

$25–50k

30%

$50–75k

19%

$75–100k

$100–150k

19%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

72668

$46,000

Marion Co.

$48,619

Arkansas

$60,773

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$19,996

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

59.9%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

2.7%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.460

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

72668

—

Marion Co.

$163,300

Arkansas

$188,000

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

72668

—

Marion Co.

$795

Arkansas

$947

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

61%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

39%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 414
Owner-occupied: 100%
Vacant: 29%
Median year built: 1983
Median rooms: 5.8
Renters paying 30%+ of income: —
Renters paying 50%+ of income: —
Home value to income: —

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

100%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

23%

20–29

30–44

35%

45–59

36%

60+

Average commute

35.3 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

38%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Transportation and moving

37%

Management

19%

Healthcare

14%

Construction and repair

12%

Office and admin

Business and finance

Food service

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Education

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

Cleaning and personal care

Sales

Farming, fishing and forestry

Production

Industries

Admin, support and management

34%

Construction

24%

Retail

14%

Restaurants and hotels

10%

Manufacturing

Other services

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Health care and social assistance

Education

Professional and technical services

Finance, insurance and real estate

Public administration

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$30,156

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

5.2%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

34.1%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

6.3%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	72668	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$52,326	$74,888
Service	—	$26,804
Sales and office	—	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	—	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

20%

High school

34%

Some college

36%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 80%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 2.2%
Graduate or professional degree: 0%
Households with broadband: 77.9%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 28.6%
No internet access: 22.1%
Without health insurance: 5.5%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Peel
State: Arkansas
County: Marion County
Center point: 36.4185° N, 92.7724° W
Land area: 29 sq mi
Water area: 3.4 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 72668

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
72630	Diamond City, AR	8.8 mi	117	$54,688	$138,600
65761	Theodosia, MO	8.9 mi	1,324	$43,000	$170,000
65733	Protem, MO	9.1 mi	801	$59,375	$113,500
72661	Oakland, AR	9.8 mi	777	$31,417	$153,000
72672	Pyatt, AR	9.9 mi	227	$36,620	—
72619	Bull Shoals, AR	11 mi	1,675	$45,042	$161,600
72644	Lead Hill, AR	11 mi	2,369	$53,894	$109,500
72687	Yellville, AR	11 mi	6,238	$53,911	$181,800
72677	Summit, AR	11 mi	896	$39,688	$161,400
72642	Lakeview, AR	13 mi	1,664	$68,810	$224,100
72626	Cotter, AR	14 mi	1,294	$36,417	$266,000
65729	Pontiac, MO	14 mi	126	$61,818	—

Questions about 72668

What city is zip code 72668?

72668 is assigned to Peel, Arkansas. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 72668 in?

72668 is in Marion County, Arkansas.

What is the population of 72668?

About 763 people live in 72668, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 72668 in?

72668 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 72668?

The median household income in 72668 is $46,000.

What zip codes are near 72668?

The closest zip codes to 72668 are 72630, 65761, 65733, 72661, 72672.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 72668, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.