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Phillips County, AR
8 cities and towns and 11 ZIP codes in Phillips County, Arkansas.
Population
15,450
Land area
690sq mi
People per sq mi
22
ZIP codes
11
Cities and towns in Phillips County
Phillips County at a glance
- Phillips County is 62% less dense than Arkansas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $40,134 a year, 34% less than the Arkansas figure of $60,773.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $78,200 (58% below Arkansas) and median rent is $737 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Helena-West Helena (8,935), Marvell (1,160) and Elaine (487).
Local data for Phillips County, AR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Phillips County, AR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$40,134
Poverty rate
29.3%
Median home value
$78,200
Median rent
$737/mo
Homeownership
51.2%
Bachelor's or higher
15.0%
Median age
40.9
Average commute
19.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (648), German Americans (383), Italian Americans (265).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
7.2%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$42,761
4,333 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,172
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$205M
FY 2026, $12,364 per person
PPP loans
$24.2M
809 loans, 3,477 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$20.4K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Phillips County, AR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.6%
- Carpooled12.3%
- Public transit0.8%
- Walked3.8%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.2%
- Worked from home4.1%
Average one-way commute: 19.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Phillips County, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
371
Most often heat
Flood insurance policies
123
1.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 32°F
49.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone42 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Phillips County, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
48.4%
U.S. 33.3% +15.1 pts
Diabetes
21.7%
U.S. 12.1% +9.6 pts
Smoking
21.0%
U.S. 12.8% +8.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.5%
U.S. 11.1% +2.4 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Phillips County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Phillips County, AR?
- Helena-West Helena is the largest city or town in Phillips County, with about 8,935 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Phillips County?
- Phillips County includes 11 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 72333, 72342, 72353, 72355, 72366.
- What is the population of Phillips County, AR?
- About 15,450 people live in Phillips County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Phillips County?
- Phillips County borders Bolivar County, MS, Coahoma County, MS, Arkansas County, Desha County, Tunica County, MS, Lee County, Monroe County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023