72648 ZIP Code — Marble Falls, AR

Newton County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72648 is located in Marble Falls, Arkansas, within Newton County. It covers approximately 35.91 square miles and serves a population of 548 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 72648

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $164,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $81,809. 31% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with construction as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 54 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area. Remote work is prevalent — 42% of workers work from home.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 22% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 32%.

Overall, ZIP code 72648 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

548

population

35.91

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72648 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72648

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72648. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Marble Falls	Acceptable
Marble Falls	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72641 Jasper (6 mi) 72640 Hasty (6.8 mi) 72683 Vendor (8.6 mi) 72685 Western Grove (8.7 mi) 72624 Compton (10.3 mi) 72666 Parthenon (11.9 mi) 72633 Everton (12.1 mi) 72670 Ponca (13.7 mi) 72601 Harrison (13.8 mi) 72655 Mount Judea (16.7 mi) 72628 Deer (17 mi) 72611 Alpena (17.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	548
Population density	15 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	101

Geography
Land area	35.91 sq mi
Water area	0.28 sq mi
Latitude	36.0695
Longitude	-93.1505
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	870

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	34.1%	57.9%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	57.5%	32.2%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	8.4%	9.4%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.5%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

548

Population

People per sq mi

34.4

Median age

$81,809

Median household income

$23,218

Per capita income

$164,700

Median home value

Median monthly rent

79.1%

Home ownership

1.5%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

214

Housing units

9.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	200	36.5%
18 and over	348	63.5%
65 and over	43	7.8%
Median age	34.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 74%

Two or more races 14.5%

Hispanic or Latino 11.5%

Group	Count	%
White	458	74%
Two or more races	90	14.5%
Hispanic or Latino	71	11.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	34.1%	57.9%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	57.5%	32.2%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	8.4%	9.4%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.5%	4.0%

$10k–$15k 5.2%

$25k–$35k 3.3%

$50k–$75k 23.5%

$75k–$100k 30.7%

$100k–$150k 37.3%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	5.2%
$25k–$35k	3.3%
$50k–$75k	23.5%
$75k–$100k	30.7%
$100k–$150k	37.3%
Median income	$81,809

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 24.8%

$150k–$200k 43.0%

$300k–$500k 32.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$164,700
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	79.1%
Renter occupied	20.9%
Vacant	37.8%
Single-family detached	92.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	4.7
Avg household size (owned)	3.46

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.7%
2000–2009	11.0%
1990–1999	14.6%
1980–1989	4.1%
1970–1979	23.2%
1960–1969	36.6%
1950–1959	6.9%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	9.8%
2 bedrooms	28.9%
3 bedrooms	50.0%
4 bedrooms	11.4%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.2%
1 vehicle	3.9%
2 vehicles	24.8%
3 or more	66.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	5.9%
Electricity	6.5%
Propane / LP gas	64.1%
Wood	18.3%
No fuel used	5.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	116	75.8%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	9	5.9%
Female householder, no spouse	28	18.3%
Households with children under 18	55	35.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	38	24.8%
Average household size	3.58

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.3%	43.9%
Married	65.6%	42.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	9.4%
Divorced	4.1%	3.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 3.1%

HS graduate 46.0%

Some college, no degree 38.0%

Associate's degree 3.8%

Bachelor's degree 3.1%

Graduate / professional 5.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.9%
Bachelor's or higher	9.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	19	12.8%
Kindergarten	50	33.6%
Elementary school	73	49.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	7	4.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 22.5%

Transportation & utilities 19.1%

Professional & management 17.2%

Manufacturing 16.7%

Education & healthcare 12.0%

Other services 8.1%

Finance & real estate 4.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.4%
Service	20.1%
Sales & office	17.2%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	37.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.1%
Government	9.1%
Self-employed	14.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	58.3%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	41.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	53.6

Poverty

All people 1.5%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 2.3%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	30.7%
Retirement income	11.8%
Supplemental Security	4.6%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.3%
High blood pressure	39.9%
High cholesterol	39.2%
Diabetes	11.7%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	27.7%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	9.2%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.0%
Binge drinking	15.2%
No physical activity	28.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.2%
Depression	24.3%
Fair or poor health	18.5%
Poor mental health	15.9%
Poor physical health	12.9%
No health insurance	13.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.1%
Visited dentist	56.7%
Cholesterol screening	88.4%
Teeth loss	16.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	75	21.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	31.6%
Under 18	22.5%
18–64 years	31.5%
65 and over	74.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	59.9%
Public insurance	46.9%
No insurance	1.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	516	94.2%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	548	100.0%
Born in same state	548	100.0%
Born in different state	305	55.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	82	15%
Italian	75	13.7%
Dutch	21	3.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	9	1.6%
Irish	5	0.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	27.9%
Internet access	100.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72648

What city is ZIP code 72648 in?

ZIP code 72648 is primarily assigned to Marble Falls, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72648 in?

ZIP code 72648 falls within Newton County, Arkansas.

Is ZIP code 72648 family-oriented?

37% of residents in ZIP code 72648 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 72648?

9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 72648 have a large veteran population?

22% of civilians in ZIP code 72648 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 72648?

The median home value in ZIP code 72648 is $164,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 72648 in?

ZIP code 72648 observes the CST timezone.