72555 ZIP Code — Marcella, AR

Stone County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72555 is located in Marcella, Arkansas, within Stone County. It covers approximately 12.75 square miles and serves a population of 275 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 72555

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $162,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.

Median household income is $55,093. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 54% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 38% of workers work from home.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 72555 reflects a community defined by a high rate of remote workers and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

275
population
12.75
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
72555 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 72555

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City Status
Marcella Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
72567 Pleasant Grove (5.9 mi) 72130 Prim (8.8 mi) 72530 Drasco (10.5 mi) 72550 Locust Grove (10.6 mi) 72523 Concord (11.8 mi) 72546 Ida (12.2 mi) 72560 Mountain View (12.8 mi) 72540 Guion (13.6 mi) 72581 Tumbling Shoals (14.6 mi) 72527 Desha (14.8 mi) 72044 Edgemont (14.8 mi) 72561 Mount Pleasant (15.8 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 275
Population density 22 / sq mi
State FIPS 05
County FIPS 137
Geography
Land area 12.75 sq mi
Water area 0.42 sq mi
Latitude 35.7625
Longitude -91.9509
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 39.6% 63.1% 50.4%
$50k – $100k 60.4% 27.2% 29.9%
$100k – $200k 0.0% 8.5% 15.7%
Over $200k 0.0% 1.2% 4.0%

Demographics & statistics

275
Population
22
People per sq mi
52.3
Median age
$55,093
Median household income
$23,074
Per capita income
$162,500
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
72.9%
Home ownership
2.5%
Poverty rate
28.5%
Unemployment
153
Housing units
0.0%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
6
Under 5
7
6
5–9
9
3
10–14
4
5
15–19
6
2
25–34
3
35
35–44
48
5
45–54
6
10
60–64
14
9
65–74
11
28
75–84
38
9
85+
11
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 183512.7%
18 and over24087.3%
65 and over10638.5%
Median age52.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%
GroupCount%
White275100%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 39.6% 63.1% 50.4%
$50k – $100k 60.4% 27.2% 29.9%
$100k – $200k 0.0% 8.5% 15.7%
Over $200k 0.0% 1.2% 4.0%
Under $10k 5.0%
$15k–$25k 25.7%
$25k–$35k 7.9%
$35k–$50k 4.3%
$50k–$75k 55.7%
$75k–$100k 1.4%
Range% of households
Under $10k5.0%
$15k–$25k25.7%
$25k–$35k7.9%
$35k–$50k4.3%
$50k–$75k55.7%
$75k–$100k1.4%
Median income$55,093

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.7%
$50k–$100k 20.6%
$150k–$200k 25.5%
$200k–$300k 32.4%
$500k–$1M 4.9%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$162,500
Median rent / month$0
Owner occupied72.9%
Renter occupied27.1%
Vacant26.7%
Single-family detached69.1%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes30.9%
Median rooms5.9
Avg household size (owned)1.91

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20190.0%
2000–200949.7%
1990–19995.8%
1980–19899.9%
1970–197915.7%
1960–19697.3%
1950–195911.5%
1940–19490.0%
1939 or earlier0.0%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom9.4%
2 bedrooms17.8%
3 bedrooms46.1%
4 bedrooms26.7%
5+ bedrooms0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.0%
1 vehicle20.0%
2 vehicles42.1%
3 or more37.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Electricity47.9%
Propane / LP gas41.4%
Wood10.7%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family8661.4%
Cohabiting couple00.0%
Male householder, no spouse42.9%
Female householder, no spouse5035.7%
Households with children under 184532.1%
Households with seniors (65+)7553.6%
Average household size1.96

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married0.0%11.2%
Married95.9%57.3%
Separated0.0%4.9%
Widowed0.0%18.2%
Divorced4.1%8.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%
Some HS, no diploma 17.9%
HS graduate 40.2%
Some college, no degree 26.2%
Associate's degree 15.7%
Bachelor's degree 0.0%
Graduate / professional 0.0%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher82.1%
Bachelor's or higher0.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool826.7%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school1550.0%
High school723.3%
College / grad school00.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 40.9%
Agriculture & mining 27.3%
Wholesale trade 25.0%
Retail trade 6.8%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts68.2%
Service0.0%
Sales & office31.8%
Natural resources & construction0.0%
Production & transportation0.0%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector100.0%
Government0.0%
Self-employed0.0%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone35.2%
Carpool0.0%
Public transit0.0%
Walk27.3%
Work from home37.5%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)19.8

Poverty

All people 2.5%
Under 18 years 0.0%
18 and over 2.9%
Married-couple families 0.0%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security53.6%
Retirement income31.4%
Supplemental Security0.0%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP0.0%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity35.8%
High blood pressure43.9%
High cholesterol44.0%
Diabetes13.6%
Heart disease9.8%
Stroke4.2%
Asthma10.3%
Arthritis33.7%
Kidney disease3.7%
Pulmonary disease11.7%
Cancer8.0%
Behavior / access%
Smoking23.8%
Binge drinking13.9%
No physical activity31.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep34.0%
Depression26.4%
Fair or poor health22.4%
Poor mental health16.7%
Poor physical health15.5%
No health insurance13.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)77.4%
Visited dentist53.3%
Cholesterol screening89.6%
Teeth loss19.7%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans229.2%
Disability%
Any disability10.2%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years9.7%
65 and over14.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance27.3%
Public insurance65.5%
No insurance12.7%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only26295.3%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)275100.0%
Born in same state275100.0%
Born in different state21076.4%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen00.0%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian5218.9%
French269.5%
AncestryCount%
Arab114%
Irish51.8%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access50.9%
Internet access70.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72555

What city is ZIP code 72555 in?

ZIP code 72555 is primarily assigned to Marcella, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72555 in?

ZIP code 72555 falls within Stone County, Arkansas.

Does ZIP code 72555 have an older population?

39% of residents in ZIP code 72555 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 72555 have a large retiree population?

54% of households in ZIP code 72555 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 72555?

The median home value in ZIP code 72555 is $162,500.

Does ZIP code 72555 have a large veteran population?

9% of civilians in ZIP code 72555 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 72555 in?

ZIP code 72555 observes the CST timezone.

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