Phillips County GIS Maps
Phillips County, Arkansas, has 16,568 residents and covers 695.6 square miles. The population declined 23.9% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents left than arrived over that decade. The FIPS code for Phillips County is 05107.
Helena-West Helena is the county's largest population center. Phillips County also includes 11 zip codes, 3 public school districts and 27 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Phillips County Trends
- Population
- 16,568▾
- Median Home Value
- $76,200▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 1,862▴
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
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Phillips County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Phillips County Population
Phillips County had 16,568 residents in 2020. That was 23.9% lower than in 2010. Phillips County had 9,877 fewer people in 2020 than it did in 2000, which points to a long-term population decline. The county is fairly spread out, with about 24 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include West Helena, Helena and Lexa.
Population Trend in Phillips County AR
Phillips County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Phillips County Zip Codes
Phillips County has 11 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include West Helena (72390), Helena (72342) and Lexa (72355). West Helena is the largest zip by population, with about 7,351 residents or 44% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 81% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Phillips County AR
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72390 | West Helena | 7,351 | ▾ -19.3% |
| 72342 | Helena | 3,977 | ▾ -28.1% |
| 72355 | Lexa | 2,117 | ▾ -23.5% |
| 72366 | Marvell | 1,729 | ▾ -32% |
| 72374 | Poplar Grove | 716 | ▾ -18.3% |
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Phillips County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Phillips County Demographics
Phillips County has a median age of 39.9, which makes the county a little older than Arkansas overall. About 26.8% of residents are under 18, while 20.1% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is Under 18 at about 26.8% of the population, which suggests the county has a notable share of children and family households. About 14.5% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 25.1%. The county has a more diverse population mix, with no single race or ethnicity accounting for all of the local story.
Key Demographics for Phillips County AR
Median Age
39.9
Under 18
26.8%
Age 65+
20.1%
Bachelor's+
14.5%
Phillips County School Districts
Phillips County is served by 3 public school districts with 1,862 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Helena-West Helena, Barton-Lexa and Marvell. Those three districts account for about 100% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, but it is slightly lower than it was in 2017.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Phillips County AR
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helena-West Helena School District | 978 | 52.5% | ▴ 0.1% |
| Barton-Lexa School District | 664 | 35.7% | ▴ 8.9% |
| Marvell School District | 220 | 11.8% | ▾ -9.1% |
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Phillips County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Phillips County Housing & Real Estate
Phillips County has a median home value of $76,200 and a median gross rent of $756. About 54% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Arkansas median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $132,500 and homes spent about 77 days on the market.
Phillips County Housing Mix
Phillips County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Phillips County Housing Trends
Phillips County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Phillips County, AR
Phillips County has 729 business listings across 256 categories. The largest categories in Phillips County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (48, 6.6%), Baptist Church (26, 3.6%), and Landmark And Historical Building (15, 2.1%). The full Phillips County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Phillips County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Phillips County, AR
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 48 | 6.6% |
| Baptist Church | 26 | 3.6% |
| Landmark And Historical Building | 15 | 2.1% |
| Community & Nonprofits | 13 | 1.8% |
| Post Offices | 13 | 1.8% |
| Discount Store | 12 | 1.6% |
| Religious Organization | 11 | 1.5% |
| Convenience Stores | 11 | 1.5% |
| Lake | 10 | 1.4% |
| Insurance Agencies | 10 | 1.4% |
Phillips County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Hilltop Bookkeeping | Accountant | Helena |
| The Sign Shop | Advertising Agency | West Helena |
| Fuller Seed & Supply | Agricultural Service | Poplar Grove |
| Thompson-Robbins Airport | Airport | West Helena |
| Pafford Ambulance Service | Ambulance And Ems Services | Helena |
| Bistro | American Restaurants | West Helena |
| Bubbles Antiques | Antique Store | Marvell |
| Sears Appliance Repair | Appliance Repair Service | West Helena |
| Sears Hometown Stores | Appliance Store | West Helena |
| Gist Music Co | Arts And Entertainment | Helena |
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Phillips County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Phillips County Basemaps
Phillips County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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This page shows a preview of what's included in the Phillips County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
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