72687 ZIP Code — Yellville, AR

Marion County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72687 is located in Yellville, Arkansas, within Marion County. It covers approximately 273.85 square miles and serves a population of 6,811 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 72687

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 $153,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $42,989. 56% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% 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 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 72687 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

6,811

population

273.85

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72687 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72687

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72687. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Yellville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72619 Bull Shoals (8.5 mi) 72626 Cotter (9.4 mi) 72682 Valley Springs (9.8 mi) 72634 Flippin (10.8 mi) 72642 Lakeview (11.5 mi) 72635 Gassville (12.5 mi) 72668 Peel (13.2 mi) 72661 Oakland (13.8 mi) 72651 Midway (15.1 mi) 72633 Everton (16.4 mi) 72653 Mountain Home (17.1 mi) 72644 Lead Hill (18.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	6,811
Population density	25 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	089

Geography
Land area	273.85 sq mi
Water area	12.49 sq mi
Latitude	36.2677
Longitude	-92.7035
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	66.3%	65.0%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	27.4%	26.1%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	4.2%	7.0%	15.7%
Over $200k	2.1%	1.9%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

6,811

Population

People per sq mi

50.4

Median age

$42,989

Median household income

$24,280

Per capita income

$153,400

Median home value

$831

Median monthly rent

80.9%

Home ownership

15.5%

Poverty rate

8.9%

Unemployment

2,928

Housing units

15.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

159

Under 5

172

166

5–9

180

218

10–14

236

138

15–19

149

191

20–24

206

259

25–34

279

263

35–44

284

448

45–54

484

262

55–59

283

236

60–64

254

583

65–74

628

319

75–84

344

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,297	19.0%
18 and over	5,514	81.0%
65 and over	1,944	28.5%
Median age	50.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.1%

Two or more races 5%

Hispanic or Latino 2.1%

Black or African American 1.1%

Other race 0.3%

Asian 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	6,342	91.1%
Two or more races	349	5%
Hispanic or Latino	147	2.1%
Black or African American	76	1.1%
Other race	23	0.3%
Asian	21	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	66.3%	65.0%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	27.4%	26.1%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	4.2%	7.0%	15.7%
Over $200k	2.1%	1.9%	4.0%

Under $10k 6.8%

$10k–$15k 6.6%

$15k–$25k 15.3%

$25k–$35k 11.4%

$35k–$50k 14.6%

$50k–$75k 17.5%

$75k–$100k 13.7%

$100k–$150k 9.8%

$150k–$200k 1.8%

$200k+ 2.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.8%
$10k–$15k	6.6%
$15k–$25k	15.3%
$25k–$35k	11.4%
$35k–$50k	14.6%
$50k–$75k	17.5%
$75k–$100k	13.7%
$100k–$150k	9.8%
$150k–$200k	1.8%
$200k+	2.5%
Median income	$42,989

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 25.2%

$50k–$100k 11.0%

$100k–$150k 12.3%

$150k–$200k 16.2%

$200k–$300k 24.9%

$300k–$500k 6.5%

$500k–$1M 3.3%

$1M+ 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$153,400
Median rent / month	$831
Owner occupied	80.9%
Renter occupied	19.1%
Vacant	19.4%
Single-family detached	73.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.1%
Mobile homes	21.5%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.35

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	4.4%
2000–2009	19.6%
1990–1999	22.6%
1980–1989	13.0%
1970–1979	23.8%
1960–1969	6.2%
1950–1959	2.2%
1940–1949	1.8%
1939 or earlier	6.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.2%
1 bedroom	10.5%
2 bedrooms	25.6%
3 bedrooms	50.0%
4 bedrooms	11.8%
5+ bedrooms	0.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.3%
1 vehicle	31.7%
2 vehicles	35.0%
3 or more	30.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	7.5%
Electricity	54.2%
Propane / LP gas	24.5%
Wood	13.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,497	53.6%
Cohabiting couple	194	7.0%
Male householder, no spouse	546	19.6%
Female householder, no spouse	554	19.8%
Households with children under 18	533	19.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,391	49.8%
Average household size	2.41

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	20.8%	16.2%
Married	54.0%	54.1%
Separated	0.5%	6.0%
Widowed	4.5%	9.5%
Divorced	20.2%	14.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.9%

Some HS, no diploma 7.0%

HS graduate 34.9%

Some college, no degree 31.0%

Associate's degree 8.3%

Bachelor's degree 7.5%

Graduate / professional 8.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.0%
Bachelor's or higher	15.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	83	6.5%
Kindergarten	25	2.0%
Elementary school	681	53.1%
High school	223	17.4%
College / grad school	270	21.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 29.4%

Education & healthcare 17.8%

Retail trade 12.2%

Professional & management 11.8%

Construction 7.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.7%

Transportation & utilities 3.6%

Other services 3.4%

Information 2.9%

Finance & real estate 2.4%

Agriculture & mining 2.0%

Public administration 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.1%
Service	12.9%
Sales & office	16.6%
Natural resources & construction	9.2%
Production & transportation	29.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.4%
Government	13.1%
Self-employed	12.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.8%
Carpool	10.0%
Public transit	0.3%
Walk	1.5%
Work from home	7.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.9

Poverty

All people 15.5%

Under 18 years 8.9%

18 and over 17.0%

Married-couple families 5.9%

Female-led households 30.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	55.5%
Retirement income	32.2%
Supplemental Security	4.7%
Cash public assistance	1.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.9%
High blood pressure	43.0%
High cholesterol	42.1%
Diabetes	14.4%
Heart disease	10.1%
Stroke	4.5%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	32.4%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	11.7%
Cancer	8.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.6%
Binge drinking	13.9%
No physical activity	32.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.6%
Depression	26.0%
Fair or poor health	23.0%
Poor mental health	16.3%
Poor physical health	15.7%
No health insurance	13.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.1%
Visited dentist	53.8%
Cholesterol screening	89.3%
Teeth loss	20.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	735	13.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.2%
Under 18	5.0%
18–64 years	20.9%
65 and over	32.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	57.3%
Public insurance	54.1%
No insurance	8.4%
Uninsured under 19	2.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	6,480	95.1%
Spanish	23	0.4%
Other Indo-European	23	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	6,695	98.3%
Born in same state	6,674	98.0%
Born in different state	3,078	45.2%
Foreign born	21	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	116	1.7%
Not a US citizen	92	79.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,087	16%
French	1,002	14.7%
Arab	419	6.2%
Polish	55	0.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	23	0.3%
Norwegian	18	0.3%
Irish	11	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.0%
Internet access	95.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72687

What city is ZIP code 72687 in?

ZIP code 72687 is primarily assigned to Yellville, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72687 in?

ZIP code 72687 falls within Marion County, Arkansas.

Does ZIP code 72687 have a large retiree population?

56% of households in ZIP code 72687 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 72687 have an older population?

29% of residents in ZIP code 72687 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72687?

16% of residents in ZIP code 72687 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 72687 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 72687 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 72687 in?

ZIP code 72687 observes the CST timezone.