72650 ZIP Code — Marshall, AR

Searcy County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72650 is located in Marshall, Arkansas, within Searcy County. It covers approximately 272.88 square miles and serves a population of 3,946 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 72650

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $102,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.

Median household income is $36,908. Poverty affects 29% of residents, above the national average. 53% 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 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 31%.

Overall, ZIP code 72650 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,946

population

272.88

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72650 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72650

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72650. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Marshall	Acceptable
Marshall	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72675 Saint Joe (5.9 mi) 72639 Harriet (9 mi) 72645 Leslie (11.4 mi) 72682 Valley Springs (13.7 mi) 72686 Witts Springs (13.7 mi) 72629 Dennard (17 mi) 72617 Big Flat (17.8 mi) 72663 Onia (18.5 mi) 72634 Flippin (19.1 mi) 72685 Western Grove (19.7 mi) 72679 Tilly (19.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,946
Population density	14 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	129

Geography
Land area	272.88 sq mi
Water area	0.63 sq mi
Latitude	35.9532
Longitude	-92.6625
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	70.7%	69.3%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	23.8%	24.2%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	4.3%	5.7%	15.7%
Over $200k	1.2%	0.8%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

3,946

Population

People per sq mi

52.1

Median age

$36,908

Median household income

$21,500

Per capita income

$102,800

Median home value

$589

Median monthly rent

73.5%

Home ownership

29.1%

Poverty rate

2.2%

Unemployment

1,941

Housing units

16.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

127

Under 5

134

103

5–9

109

10–14

15–19

20–24

171

25–34

182

156

35–44

166

236

45–54

251

140

55–59

149

198

60–64

211

316

65–74

335

151

75–84

161

85+

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Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	704	17.8%
18 and over	3,242	82.2%
65 and over	1,135	28.8%
Median age	52.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 83.1%

Two or more races 7.6%

Hispanic or Latino 6.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2.2%

Asian 0.4%

Other race 0.4%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	3,498	83.1%
Two or more races	320	7.6%
Hispanic or Latino	262	6.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	91	2.2%
Asian	18	0.4%
Other race	15	0.4%
Black or African American	4	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	70.7%	69.3%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	23.8%	24.2%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	4.3%	5.7%	15.7%
Over $200k	1.2%	0.8%	4.0%

Under $10k 6.5%

$10k–$15k 17.4%

$15k–$25k 13.2%

$25k–$35k 11.9%

$35k–$50k 11.9%

$50k–$75k 14.4%

$75k–$100k 15.2%

$100k–$150k 5.4%

$150k–$200k 2.7%

$200k+ 1.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.5%
$10k–$15k	17.4%
$15k–$25k	13.2%
$25k–$35k	11.9%
$35k–$50k	11.9%
$50k–$75k	14.4%
$75k–$100k	15.2%
$100k–$150k	5.4%
$150k–$200k	2.7%
$200k+	1.2%
Median income	$36,908

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.9%

$50k–$100k 33.2%

$100k–$150k 15.4%

$150k–$200k 14.1%

$200k–$300k 14.3%

$300k–$500k 4.7%

$1M+ 2.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$102,800
Median rent / month	$589
Owner occupied	73.5%
Renter occupied	26.5%
Vacant	33.6%
Single-family detached	77.7%
Large apartment buildings	2.2%
Mobile homes	15.7%
Median rooms	4.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.57

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.6%
2010–2019	6.0%
2000–2009	6.0%
1990–1999	14.3%
1980–1989	7.4%
1970–1979	25.9%
1960–1969	14.6%
1950–1959	11.0%
1940–1949	6.2%
1939 or earlier	8.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.7%
1 bedroom	14.6%
2 bedrooms	34.6%
3 bedrooms	35.1%
4 bedrooms	13.1%
5+ bedrooms	1.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.5%
1 vehicle	27.8%
2 vehicles	31.2%
3 or more	33.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.5%
Electricity	49.1%
Propane / LP gas	28.3%
Wood	20.9%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	795	50.8%
Cohabiting couple	91	5.8%
Male householder, no spouse	219	14.0%
Female householder, no spouse	460	29.4%
Households with children under 18	310	19.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	738	47.2%
Average household size	2.47

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.2%	13.4%
Married	53.9%	50.2%
Separated	1.8%	2.9%
Widowed	6.1%	19.9%
Divorced	10.9%	13.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.9%

Some HS, no diploma 10.1%

HS graduate 37.6%

Some college, no degree 18.2%

Associate's degree 8.6%

Bachelor's degree 11.7%

Graduate / professional 4.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	81.0%
Bachelor's or higher	16.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	36	6.4%
Kindergarten	43	7.7%
Elementary school	289	51.6%
High school	104	18.6%
College / grad school	88	15.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 31.7%

Manufacturing 16.7%

Retail trade 9.9%

Agriculture & mining 9.6%

Professional & management 6.5%

Public administration 6.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.3%

Transportation & utilities 3.8%

Finance & real estate 3.2%

Construction 2.2%

Wholesale trade 2.2%

Other services 1.1%

Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	37.0%
Service	19.7%
Sales & office	18.3%
Natural resources & construction	5.8%
Production & transportation	19.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	66.5%
Government	21.1%
Self-employed	10.3%
Unpaid family workers	2.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.9%
Carpool	8.1%
Public transit	0.3%
Walk	0.1%
Work from home	3.7%
Other means	0.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.1

Poverty

All people 29.1%

Under 18 years 48.7%

18 and over 24.9%

Married-couple families 13.8%

Female-led households 43.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	53.4%
Retirement income	18.9%
Supplemental Security	11.2%
Cash public assistance	1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.4%
High blood pressure	45.0%
High cholesterol	42.3%
Diabetes	14.8%
Heart disease	10.9%
Stroke	5.0%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	33.8%
Kidney disease	4.3%
Pulmonary disease	12.7%
Cancer	8.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.1%
Binge drinking	13.3%
No physical activity	35.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.0%
Depression	26.2%
Fair or poor health	25.4%
Poor mental health	17.1%
Poor physical health	16.7%
No health insurance	15.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.9%
Visited dentist	51.0%
Cholesterol screening	87.8%
Teeth loss	23.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	191	5.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	30.7%
Under 18	0.4%
18–64 years	26.1%
65 and over	59.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	49.6%
Public insurance	58.2%
No insurance	3.1%
Uninsured under 19	1.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,685	93.4%
Spanish	44	1.2%
Other Indo-European	26	0.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	18	0.5%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,899	98.8%
Born in same state	3,899	98.8%
Born in different state	2,664	67.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	47	1.2%
Not a US citizen	18	38.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	724	18.3%
Italian	633	16%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	227	5.8%
English	146	3.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.7%
Internet access	80.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72650

What city is ZIP code 72650 in?

ZIP code 72650 is primarily assigned to Marshall, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72650 in?

ZIP code 72650 falls within Searcy County, Arkansas.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72650?

29% of residents in ZIP code 72650 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 72650 have an older population?

29% of residents in ZIP code 72650 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 72650 have a large retiree population?

53% of households in ZIP code 72650 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 72650?

The median home value in ZIP code 72650 is $102,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 72650 in?

ZIP code 72650 observes the CST timezone.