72668 ZIP Code — Peel, AR

Marion County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72668 is located in Peel, Arkansas, within Marion County. It covers approximately 28.69 square miles and serves a population of 473 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 72668

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 $56,500.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with professional and management as the leading industry.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks. 15% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 34%.

Overall, ZIP code 72668 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

473

population

28.69

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72668 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72668

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72668. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Peel	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

65733 Protem (7.5 mi) 72661 Oakland (9.9 mi) 72619 Bull Shoals (10.1 mi) 65761 Theodosia (11 mi) 72644 Lead Hill (12.1 mi) 65676 Isabella (12.5 mi) 72687 Yellville (13.2 mi) 65729 Pontiac (13.8 mi) 72642 Lakeview (13.8 mi) 65627 Cedarcreek (15.6 mi) 72626 Cotter (16.7 mi) 72651 Midway (16.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	473
Population density	16 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	089

Geography
Land area	28.69 sq mi
Water area	3.41 sq mi
Latitude	36.4503
Longitude	-92.7746
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	15.4%	65.0%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	84.6%	26.1%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	7.0%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.9%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

473

Population

People per sq mi

43.4

Median age

Median household income

$13,691

Per capita income

$56,500

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

86.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

289

Housing units

0.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

15–19

25–34

134

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	110	23.3%
18 and over	363	76.7%
65 and over	0	0.0%
Median age	43.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	473	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	15.4%	65.0%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	84.6%	26.1%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	7.0%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.9%	4.0%

Under $10k 47.7%

$15k–$25k 19.0%

$35k–$50k 8.5%

$100k–$150k 24.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	47.7%
$15k–$25k	19.0%
$35k–$50k	8.5%
$100k–$150k	24.8%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 19.0%

$50k–$100k 47.7%

$100k–$150k 8.5%

$300k–$500k 24.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$56,500
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	47.1%
Single-family detached	60.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	34.3%
Median rooms	4.5
Avg household size (owned)	3.09

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	25.3%
1990–1999	4.5%
1980–1989	13.1%
1970–1979	11.8%
1960–1969	10.0%
1950–1959	11.4%
1940–1949	23.9%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	50.5%
3 bedrooms	45.0%
4 bedrooms	4.5%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	0.0%
2 vehicles	91.5%
3 or more	8.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	33.3%
Wood	66.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	42	27.5%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	111	72.5%
Female householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Households with children under 18	111	72.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	0	0.0%
Average household size	3.09

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	51.9%	0.0%
Married	13.2%	28.4%
Separated	23.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	11.9%	71.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.0%

Some HS, no diploma 15.2%

HS graduate 38.6%

Some college, no degree 38.3%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	76.9%
Bachelor's or higher	0.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	48	100.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 52.5%

Construction 27.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.8%

Other services 9.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	38.1%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	9.4%
Production & transportation	52.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	47.5%
Government	52.5%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	100.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 86.0%

Under 18 years 100.0%

18 and over 81.8%

Married-couple families 69.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	19.0%
Retirement income	8.5%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	66.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.6%
High blood pressure	44.4%
High cholesterol	43.4%
Diabetes	14.5%
Heart disease	10.5%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	33.7%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	11.2%
Cancer	9.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.3%
Binge drinking	12.6%
No physical activity	31.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.5%
Depression	24.7%
Fair or poor health	21.6%
Poor mental health	14.9%
Poor physical health	15.0%
No health insurance	12.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.5%
Visited dentist	57.8%
Cholesterol screening	92.0%
Teeth loss	17.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	13	3.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	34.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	44.4%
65 and over	0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	37.2%
Public insurance	73.6%
No insurance	15.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	473	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)	473	100.0%
Born in same state	473	100.0%
Born in different state	378	79.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
English	258	54.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	173	36.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	32.3%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72668

What city is ZIP code 72668 in?

ZIP code 72668 is primarily assigned to Peel, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72668 in?

ZIP code 72668 falls within Marion County, Arkansas.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72668?

86% of residents in ZIP code 72668 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 72668?

The median home value in ZIP code 72668 is $56,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 72668?

ZIP code 72668 has an estimated population of 473 residents, with a density of 16 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 72668 in?

ZIP code 72668 observes the CST timezone.