72666 ZIP Code — Parthenon, AR

Newton County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72666 is located in Parthenon, Arkansas, within Newton County. It covers approximately 31.04 square miles and serves a population of 82 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870/479.

population

31.04

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72666 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72666

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72666. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Parthenon	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72628 Deer (5.1 mi) 72641 Jasper (6 mi) 72683 Vendor (9.4 mi) 72624 Compton (9.7 mi) 72670 Ponca (10.2 mi) 72648 Marble Falls (11.9 mi) 72742 Kingston (14.1 mi) 72640 Hasty (14.4 mi) 72655 Mount Judea (14.5 mi) 72854 Ozone (17.3 mi) 72685 Western Grove (17.4 mi) 72776 Witter (17.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	82
Population density	3 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	101

Geography
Land area	31.04 sq mi
Water area	0.10 sq mi
Latitude	35.9350
Longitude	-93.2841
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	870/479

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	100.0%	57.9%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	0.0%	32.2%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	9.4%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.5%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

Population

People per sq mi

70.5

Median age

Median household income

$39,772

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

74.5%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

147

Housing units

69.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

35–44

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	0	0.0%
18 and over	82	100.0%
65 and over	62	75.6%
Median age	70.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	82	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	100.0%	57.9%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	0.0%	32.2%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	9.4%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.5%	4.0%

$15k–$25k 45.5%

$35k–$50k 20.0%

$75k–$100k 18.2%

$100k–$150k 7.3%

$150k–$200k 9.1%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	45.5%
$35k–$50k	20.0%
$75k–$100k	18.2%
$100k–$150k	7.3%
$150k–$200k	9.1%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 34.1%

$100k–$150k 26.8%

$200k–$300k 39.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	74.5%
Renter occupied	25.5%
Vacant	65.8%
Single-family detached	76.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	23.6%
Median rooms	4.1
Avg household size (owned)	1.66

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.2%
2000–2009	18.6%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	24.8%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	14.3%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	36.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	78.9%
3 bedrooms	18.6%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	2.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	63.6%
2 vehicles	20.0%
3 or more	16.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	9.1%
Propane / LP gas	63.6%
Wood	27.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	20	36.4%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	11	20.0%
Female householder, no spouse	24	43.6%
Households with children under 18	0	0.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	45	81.8%
Average household size	1.49

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.4%	0.0%
Married	48.8%	41.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	26.8%	58.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 30.5%

Some college, no degree 0.0%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 63.4%

Graduate / professional 6.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	69.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 35.5%

Retail trade 32.3%

Professional & management 32.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.3%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	32.3%
Natural resources & construction	35.5%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	64.5%
Government	35.5%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	32.3%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	67.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 0.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	81.8%
Retirement income	34.5%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	25.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.8%
High blood pressure	44.1%
High cholesterol	42.0%
Diabetes	13.7%
Heart disease	9.7%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	31.8%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	11.0%
Cancer	8.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.8%
Binge drinking	13.4%
No physical activity	30.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.3%
Depression	24.6%
Fair or poor health	21.5%
Poor mental health	15.7%
Poor physical health	14.8%
No health insurance	13.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.8%
Visited dentist	54.2%
Cholesterol screening	89.8%
Teeth loss	18.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	37	45.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	0.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	0.0%
65 and over	0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	47.6%
Public insurance	87.8%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	82	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)	82	100.0%
Born in same state	82	100.0%
Born in different state	26	31.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	54	65.9%
Italian	26	31.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	10	12.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	67.1%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72666

What city is ZIP code 72666 in?

ZIP code 72666 is primarily assigned to Parthenon, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72666 in?

ZIP code 72666 falls within Newton County, Arkansas.

Does ZIP code 72666 have an older population?

76% of residents in ZIP code 72666 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 72666 have a large retiree population?

82% of households in ZIP code 72666 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 72666 have a large veteran population?

45% of civilians in ZIP code 72666 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 72666?

70% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What timezone is ZIP code 72666 in?

ZIP code 72666 observes the CST timezone.