County

Marion County, AR

7 ZIP codes  ·  7 cities  ·  Arkansas

👥15,668Population
💰$49,540Median HH Income▼ 35% below avg
🎂51.2Median Age
🏠$157,964Median Home Value▼ 43% below avg
🎓26.2%College Grads▼ 32% below avg
📊6.3%Unemployment▲ 28% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.5% Female 50.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.7%Hispanic: 3.4%Black: 0.2%Asian: 0.9%Other: 4.3%Race
White91.7%
Hispanic3.4%
Black0.2%
Asian0.9%
Other4.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
15%
18–24
5%
25–44
19%
45–64
28%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.35
Below Poverty16.8% ▲ 68% above avg
College Grads26.2% ▼ 32% below avg
Unemployment6.3% ▲ 28% above avg
No HS Diploma62 (0.6%)
HS Graduate3,829 (36.6%)
Some College1,652 (15.8%)
Associates2,133 (20.4%)
Bachelors992 (9.5%)
Graduate Degree1,799 (17.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 36.6%Some College: 15.8%Associates: 20.4%Bachelors: 9.5%Graduate: 17.2%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad36.6%
Some College15.8%
Associates20.4%
Bachelors9.5%
Graduate17.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.5%Renter: 17.5%Tenure
Owner82.5%
Renter17.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
17%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$49,540 ▼ 35% below avg
Median Home Value$157,964 ▼ 43% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$786/mo
Total Housing Units8,545
Vacant Units1,884

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
28%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
32%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
54%
About Marion County, AR

Marion County is located in Arkansas and encompasses 7 ZIP codes spanning 7 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 15,668 residents. With a median age of 51.21, it is a mature county.

Marion County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $49,540 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 6.3%, above the national average. The poverty rate of 16.8% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Marion County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $157,964 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $785. Homeownership rates are high at 82.5%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Marion County are primarily White (91.7%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 26.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Marion County, AR is a working-class area in Arkansas. The 7 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Marion County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
72619 Bull Shoals 1,671 $48,346 $158,800 $663 10.4% 32.2%
72634 Flippin 4,755 $48,648 $149,900 $752 4.5% 29.9%
72661 Oakland 757 $31,211 $150,900 0.0% 35.9%
72672 Pyatt 289 $48,958 5.3% 12.9%
72677 Summit 845 $47,835 $157,600 $683 4.6% 13.3%
72687 Yellville 6,724 $52,771 $164,300 $853 8.0% 25.3%