| ZIP Code | 72648 |
|---|---|
| City | Marble Falls |
| State | Arkansas (AR) |
| County | Newton County |
| Area Code | 327/870 |
| Elevation | 1,118 ft |
| Latitude | 36.087809 |
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| Longitude | -93.162053 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 05101 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 50.0 yrs ↓ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.92 |
| Below Poverty | 1.6% ▼ 84% below avg |
| College Grads | 9.2% ▼ 76% below avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 94 (28.7%) |
| Some College | 115 (35.2%) |
| Associates | 88 (26.9%) |
| Bachelors | 9 (2.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 21 (6.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $68,571 ▼ 10% below avg ↓ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $199,700 ▼ 28% below avg ↑ 114% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 241 |
| Vacant Units | 69 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.92 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 241 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 69 |
| Owner Occupied | 91.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 8.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.92 |
ZIP code 72648 is located in Marble Falls, Arkansas, within Newton County. With a population of 502, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 50 years. Economically, 72648 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $68,571 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 72648 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $199,700 is below the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 91.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 114% since 2019.
The population of 72648 is primarily White (86.06%). Residents are less-educated — 9.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is well below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 1.6%. Household income has declined by 2% since 2019.
A notably high share of workers — 38% — work from home, reflecting the professional makeup of the area. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 40%.
Overall, ZIP code 72648 in Marble Falls, AR is characterized as solidly middle-class, less-educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 502 residents, a median household income of $68,571, and a median home value of $199,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Arkansas.