72443 ZIP Code — Marmaduke, AR

Greene County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72443 is located in Marmaduke, Arkansas, within Greene County. It covers approximately 66.81 square miles and serves a population of 2,984 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 72443

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $99,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 66%.

Median household income is $48,607. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 45% 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 21 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

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

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 28%.

Overall, ZIP code 72443 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,984

population

66.81

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72443 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72443

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72443. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Marmaduke	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72436 Lafe (5.4 mi) 72450 Paragould (7.4 mi) 63829 Cardwell (9.6 mi) 72461 Rector (10 mi) 63876 Senath (12.6 mi) 63821 Arbyrd (13.5 mi) 72430 Greenway (14.3 mi) 72435 Knobel (14.7 mi) 72435 Knobel (14.7 mi) 72425 Delaplaine (16.5 mi) 72422 Corning (16.6 mi) 72412 Beech Grove (17.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,984
Population density	45 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	055

Geography
Land area	66.81 sq mi
Water area	0.04 sq mi
Latitude	36.1852
Longitude	-90.3966
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	52.7%	51.2%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	30.8%	31.9%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	16.1%	15.0%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.4%	1.9%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

2,984

Population

People per sq mi

41.1

Median age

$48,607

Median household income

$26,227

Per capita income

$99,600

Median home value

$720

Median monthly rent

66.4%

Home ownership

21.8%

Poverty rate

6.8%

Unemployment

963

Housing units

12.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

107

15–19

107

115

20–24

115

178

25–34

178

125

35–44

125

187

45–54

187

55–59

120

60–64

120

184

65–74

185

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	674	22.6%
18 and over	2,310	77.4%
65 and over	605	20.3%
Median age	41.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.8%

Two or more races 3.2%

Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

Other race 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	2,870	94.8%
Two or more races	98	3.2%
Hispanic or Latino	45	1.5%
Other race	15	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.7%	51.2%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	30.8%	31.9%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	16.1%	15.0%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.4%	1.9%	4.0%

Under $10k 4.0%

$10k–$15k 13.9%

$15k–$25k 11.2%

$25k–$35k 5.5%

$35k–$50k 18.1%

$50k–$75k 17.1%

$75k–$100k 13.6%

$100k–$150k 10.2%

$150k–$200k 5.9%

$200k+ 0.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.0%
$10k–$15k	13.9%
$15k–$25k	11.2%
$25k–$35k	5.5%
$35k–$50k	18.1%
$50k–$75k	17.1%
$75k–$100k	13.6%
$100k–$150k	10.2%
$150k–$200k	5.9%
$200k+	0.6%
Median income	$48,607

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.5%

$50k–$100k 35.7%

$100k–$150k 20.4%

$150k–$200k 13.7%

$200k–$300k 12.9%

$300k–$500k 2.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$99,600
Median rent / month	$720
Owner occupied	66.4%
Renter occupied	33.6%
Vacant	9.1%
Single-family detached	63.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	25.0%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.27

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	7.4%
2000–2009	19.6%
1990–1999	13.6%
1980–1989	14.8%
1970–1979	24.8%
1960–1969	4.6%
1950–1959	5.3%
1940–1949	4.8%
1939 or earlier	4.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.5%
1 bedroom	9.5%
2 bedrooms	31.2%
3 bedrooms	49.9%
4 bedrooms	6.7%
5+ bedrooms	0.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.8%
1 vehicle	36.2%
2 vehicles	40.4%
3 or more	19.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	21.0%
Electricity	54.4%
Propane / LP gas	20.4%
Wood	4.0%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	613	48.7%
Cohabiting couple	41	3.3%
Male householder, no spouse	281	22.3%
Female householder, no spouse	325	25.8%
Households with children under 18	394	31.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	442	35.1%
Average household size	2.37

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.0%	13.9%
Married	50.2%	55.1%
Separated	1.0%	3.6%
Widowed	5.2%	13.0%
Divorced	15.7%	14.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.4%

Some HS, no diploma 12.5%

HS graduate 49.4%

Some college, no degree 12.8%

Associate's degree 7.0%

Bachelor's degree 9.7%

Graduate / professional 3.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.1%
Bachelor's or higher	12.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	28	4.5%
Kindergarten	31	5.0%
Elementary school	294	47.0%
High school	165	26.4%
College / grad school	107	17.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.5%

Manufacturing 19.8%

Agriculture & mining 14.0%

Retail trade 10.2%

Transportation & utilities 7.3%

Professional & management 6.0%

Public administration 4.3%

Wholesale trade 3.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.1%

Finance & real estate 3.0%

Construction 2.3%

Information 1.7%

Other services 1.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.7%
Service	12.2%
Sales & office	18.3%
Natural resources & construction	11.4%
Production & transportation	27.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.1%
Government	13.2%
Self-employed	9.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.6%
Carpool	13.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.7%
Work from home	1.0%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.9

Poverty

All people 21.8%

Under 18 years 27.8%

18 and over 20.1%

Married-couple families 8.0%

Female-led households 43.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.3%
Retirement income	24.4%
Supplemental Security	12.5%
Cash public assistance	2.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	20.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.8%
High blood pressure	39.5%
High cholesterol	37.0%
Diabetes	11.9%
Heart disease	7.7%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	28.5%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	9.5%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.3%
Binge drinking	15.0%
No physical activity	29.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.6%
Depression	26.4%
Fair or poor health	20.4%
Poor mental health	17.3%
Poor physical health	13.6%
No health insurance	14.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.8%
Visited dentist	53.1%
Cholesterol screening	87.3%
Teeth loss	19.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	312	13.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	28.4%
Under 18	14.4%
18–64 years	24.4%
65 and over	55.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	50.3%
Public insurance	58.5%
No insurance	6.8%
Uninsured under 19	4.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,804	94.0%
Spanish	15	0.5%
Other Indo-European	15	0.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,943	98.6%
Born in same state	2,928	98.1%
Born in different state	1,989	66.7%
Foreign born	15	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	41	1.4%
Not a US citizen	15	36.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	583	19.5%
Italian	425	14.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	331	11.1%
English	85	2.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.2%
Internet access	87.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72443

What city is ZIP code 72443 in?

ZIP code 72443 is primarily assigned to Marmaduke, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72443 in?

ZIP code 72443 falls within Greene County, Arkansas.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72443?

22% of residents in ZIP code 72443 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 72443?

13% 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 72443 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 72443 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 72443 have a large veteran population?

14% of civilians in ZIP code 72443 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 72443 in?

ZIP code 72443 observes the CST timezone.