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Marion, AR
City in Crittenden County, Arkansas. ZIP codes: 72364.
Population
13,623
Land area
20.3sq mi
People per sq mi
672
ZIP codes
1
Marion and its ZIP codes
Marion at a glance
- Marion is about 11 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 29th among 614 cities and towns in Arkansas.
- The median household income is $78,330, 29% above the Arkansas median of $60,773.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $212,400 (13% above Arkansas) and median rent is $1,148 a month.
Local data for Marion, AR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Marion, AR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$78,330
Poverty rate
8.6%
Median home value
$212,400
Median rent
$1,148/mo
Homeownership
71.6%
Bachelor's or higher
24.7%
Median age
35.8
Average commute
22.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (706), German Americans (657), Mexican Americans (401).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Crittenden County. PPP loans are for Marion.
Unemployment rate
4.9%
Aug 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,985
17,907 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,489
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$358M
FY 2026, $7,424 per person
PPP loans
$20.55M
635 loans, 2,865 jobs reported
How people get to work
Marion, AR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.5%
- Carpooled13.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.1%
- Worked from home7.7%
Average one-way commute: 22.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Marion, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
466
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
364
2.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 33°F
50.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Marion, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.3%
U.S. 33.3% +8.0 pts
Diabetes
11.5%
U.S. 12.1% -0.6 pts
Smoking
14.2%
U.S. 12.8% +1.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.9%
U.S. 11.1% -2.2 pts
ZIP codes in Marion
1 in or overlapping Marion. Population shown
Cities near Marion
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CrawfordsvilleTown | 4.5 mi | 0.6 |
| SunsetTown | 4.6 mi | 0.3 |
| EdmondsonTown | 5.4 mi | 3 |
| West MemphisCity | 5.6 mi | 29.8 |
| JerichoTown | 7.7 mi | 0.3 |
| JennetteTown | 8 mi | 2.3 |
| ClarkedaleCity | 8.1 mi | 11.4 |
| AnthonyvilleTown | 11 mi | 0.1 |
| EarleCity | 13 mi | 3.2 |
| TurrellCity | 14 mi | 5.3 |
| Lakeview, MSCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| GilmoreCity | 16 mi | 13.5 |
| ParkinCity | 17 mi | 2.6 |
| Lynchburg, MSCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.9 |
| Walls, MSTown | 18 mi | 11.8 |
| Horseshoe LakeTown | 18 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Marion, AR in?
- Marion is in Crittenden County, Arkansas.
- What ZIP codes are in Marion, AR?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Marion include 72364.
- What is the population of Marion, AR?
- About 13,623 people live in Marion, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Marion?
- Nearby places include Crawfordsville (4.5 mi), Sunset (4.6 mi), Edmondson (5.4 mi), West Memphis (5.6 mi), Jericho (7.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023