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Marion County
Oakland, AR
72661
72661 ZIP Code — Oakland, AR
Marion County, Arkansas
ZIP code 72661 is located in
Oakland ,
Arkansas ,
within Marion County .
It covers approximately 24.22 square miles and serves a population of
755 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 870 .
About ZIP code 72661
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 $120,900.
Median household income is $33,667. Poverty affects 24% of residents, above the national average. 64% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with education and healthcare as the leading industry.
College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 42%.
Overall, ZIP code 72661 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
755
Population density
31 / sq mi
State FIPS
05
County FIPS
089
Geography
Land area
24.22 sq mi
Water area
9.55 sq mi
Latitude
36.4483
Longitude
-92.5964
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
870
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
82.5%
65.0%
50.4%
$50k – $100k
17.5%
26.1%
29.9%
$100k – $200k
0.0%
7.0%
15.7%
Over $200k
0.0%
1.9%
4.0%
Demographics & statistics
$33,667
Median household income
$120,900
Median home value
15.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 108 14.3% 18 and over 647 85.7% 65 and over 290 38.4% Median age 61.8 years
Race & ethnicity
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
82.5%
65.0%
50.4%
$50k – $100k
17.5%
26.1%
29.9%
$100k – $200k
0.0%
7.0%
15.7%
Over $200k
0.0%
1.9%
4.0%
Range % of households $15k–$25k 22.5% $25k–$35k 29.7% $35k–$50k 24.5% $50k–$75k 8.0% $75k–$100k 3.6% $100k–$150k 6.0% $200k+ 5.8% Median income $33,667
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $120,900 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 100.0% Renter occupied 0.0% Vacant 16.3% Single-family detached 71.7% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 28.3% Median rooms 6.0 Avg household size (owned) 2.07
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 6.2% 2000–2009 15.2% 1990–1999 14.0% 1980–1989 21.6% 1970–1979 37.2% 1960–1969 5.7% 1950–1959 0.0% 1940–1949 0.0% 1939 or earlier 0.0%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 2.1% 2 bedrooms 34.7% 3 bedrooms 60.2% 4 bedrooms 0.0% 5+ bedrooms 3.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.0% 1 vehicle 40.4% 2 vehicles 33.0% 3 or more 26.6%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 63.5% Propane / LP gas 21.2% Wood 15.4%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 237 65.1% Cohabiting couple 0 0.0% Male householder, no spouse 45 12.4% Female householder, no spouse 82 22.5% Households with children under 18 38 10.4% Households with seniors (65+) 216 59.3% Average household size 2.07
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 10.4% 0.0% Married 77.4% 73.6% Separated 0.0% 12.2% Widowed 6.8% 14.1% Divorced 5.4% 0.0%
Education
Some college, no degree
29.4%
Graduate / professional
1.5%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 86.2% Bachelor's or higher 15.6%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 52 48.1% Elementary school 56 51.9% High school 0 0.0% College / grad school 0 0.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
35.4%
Finance & real estate
9.7%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 42.5% Service 0.0% Sales & office 9.7% Natural resources & construction 44.2% Production & transportation 3.5%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 100.0% Government 0.0% Self-employed 0.0% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 48.7% Carpool 44.2% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 7.1% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 0.0
Poverty
Married-couple families
7.2%
Female-led households
100.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 63.5% Retirement income 51.9% Supplemental Security 10.4% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 0.0%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 35.5% High blood pressure 49.1% High cholesterol 47.5% Diabetes 16.4% Heart disease 12.0% Stroke 5.0% Asthma 9.3% Arthritis 37.7% Kidney disease 4.4% Pulmonary disease 12.5% Cancer 10.6%
Behavior / access % Smoking 20.0% Binge drinking 11.4% No physical activity 31.7% Less than 7 hrs sleep 31.3% Depression 23.5% Fair or poor health 22.7% Poor mental health 13.5% Poor physical health 15.8% No health insurance 12.1% Visited doctor (checkup) 80.5% Visited dentist 58.5% Cholesterol screening 93.4% Teeth loss 17.2%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 62 9.6%
Disability % Any disability 41.7% Under 18 100.0% 18–64 years 14.6% 65 and over 53.4%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 28.5% Public insurance 75.2% No insurance 13.4% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 755 100.0% 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) 717 95.0% Born in same state 717 95.0% Born in different state 270 35.8% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 38 5.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 138 18.3% Arab 91 12.1% Italian 75 9.9%
Ancestry Count % English 49 6.5% Polish 18 2.4%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 48.2% Internet access 93.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72661
What city is ZIP code 72661 in?
ZIP code 72661 is primarily assigned to Oakland, Arkansas.
What county is ZIP code 72661 in?
ZIP code 72661 falls within Marion County, Arkansas.
Does ZIP code 72661 have a large retiree population?
64% of households in ZIP code 72661 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 72661 have an older population?
38% of residents in ZIP code 72661 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72661?
24% of residents in ZIP code 72661 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 72661?
The median home value in ZIP code 72661 is $120,900.
What timezone is ZIP code 72661 in?
ZIP code 72661 observes the CST timezone.
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