City

Marvell, AR

1 ZIP code  ·  Phillips County  ·  Arkansas

👥1,637Population
💰$50,188Median HH Income▼ 34% below avg
🎂42.4Median Age
🏠$66,400Median Home Value▼ 76% below avg
🎓18.3%College Grads▼ 53% below avg
📊19.3%Unemployment▲ 295% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 43.3% Female 56.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 36.5%Hispanic: 1.5%Black: 52.6%Other: 9%Race
White36.5%
Hispanic1.5%
Black52.6%
Other9.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
14%
18–24
17%
25–44
18%
45–64
20%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.50
Below Poverty30.4% ▲ 204% above avg
College Grads18.3% ▼ 53% below avg
Unemployment19.3% ▲ 295% above avg
HS Graduate471 (51.9%)
Some College69 (7.6%)
Associates202 (22.2%)
Bachelors60 (6.6%)
Graduate Degree106 (11.7%)

Education

HS Grad: 51.9%Some College: 7.6%Associates: 22.2%Bachelors: 6.6%Graduate: 11.7%Edu
HS Grad51.9%
Some College7.6%
Associates22.2%
Bachelors6.6%
Graduate11.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 64.3%Renter: 35.7%Tenure
Owner64.3%
Renter35.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
28%
$50k–$100k
37%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$50,188 ▼ 34% below avg
Median Home Value$66,400 ▼ 76% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$691/mo
Total Housing Units962
Vacant Units307

Income Distribution

Under $25k
35%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
33%
15–30 min
18%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
52%
About Marvell, AR

Marvell is a city in Arkansas, located in Phillips County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,637 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.4 years.

Economically, Marvell is a working-class community. The median household income of $50,188 is below the national average. Approximately 30.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 19.3%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Marvell is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $66,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $691 per month. Homeownership is high at 64.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Marvell is less-educated. 18.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is majority Black (52.6%).

Marvell, AR offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Arkansas.

ZIP Codes in Marvell
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
72366 1,637 $50,188 $66,400 $691 19.3% 18.3% 64.3%