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Marion County, AR
6 cities and towns and 9 ZIP codes in Marion County, Arkansas.
Population
17,228
Land area
597sq mi
People per sq mi
29
ZIP codes
9
Cities and towns in Marion County
Marion County at a glance
- Marion County is 51% less dense than Arkansas as a whole.
- The median household income is $48,619, 20% below the Arkansas median of $60,773.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $163,300 (13% below Arkansas) and median rent is $795 a month.
- Its largest cities are Bull Shoals (1,678), Flippin (1,334) and Yellville (1,223).
Local data for Marion County, AR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Marion County, AR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$48,619
Poverty rate
18.0%
Median home value
$163,300
Prices +5.8% in a year
Median rent
$795/mo
Homeownership
81.3%
Bachelor's or higher
14.9%
Median age
51.8
Average commute
26.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (3,141), German Americans (2,925), French Americans (799).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
5.1%
Sep 2026, -1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$43,450
3,078 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$40,556
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$158M
FY 2026, $9,383 per person
PPP loans
$13.5M
517 loans, 1,974 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$40.2K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Marion County, AR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.4%
- Carpooled14.3%
- Public transit0.5%
- Walked2.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home8.2%
Average one-way commute: 26.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Marion County, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
415
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
11
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 28°F
41.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone19 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Marion County, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.9%
U.S. 33.3% +4.6 pts
Diabetes
16.4%
U.S. 12.1% +4.3 pts
Smoking
18.0%
U.S. 12.8% +5.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.5%
U.S. 11.1% -0.6 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Marion County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Marion County, AR?
- Bull Shoals is the largest city or town in Marion County, with about 1,678 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Marion County?
- Marion County includes 9 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 72619, 72633, 72634, 72661, 72668.
- What is the population of Marion County, AR?
- About 17,228 people live in Marion County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Marion County?
- Marion County borders Taney County, MO, Baxter County, Boone County, Ozark County, MO, Searcy County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023