City

Alexander, AR

1 ZIP code  ·  Pulaski County  ·  Arkansas

👥21,386Population
💰$78,260Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂34.8Median Age
🏠$202,900Median Home Value▼ 27% below avg
🎓45.5%College Grads▲ 17% above avg
📊3.7%Unemployment▼ 25% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.3% Female 51.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 65%Hispanic: 9.8%Black: 20.1%Asian: 0.2%Other: 3.5%Race
White65.0%
Hispanic9.8%
Black20.1%
Asian0.2%
Other3.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
21%
18–24
6%
25–44
30%
45–64
23%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age34.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.80
Below Poverty13.4% ▲ 34% above avg
College Grads45.5% ▲ 17% above avg
Unemployment3.7% ▼ 25% below avg
No HS Diploma87 (0.7%)
HS Graduate3,366 (27%)
Some College1,260 (10.1%)
Associates2,093 (16.8%)
Bachelors1,840 (14.7%)
Graduate Degree3,840 (30.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 27%Some College: 10.1%Associates: 16.8%Bachelors: 14.7%Graduate: 30.8%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad27.0%
Some College10.1%
Associates16.8%
Bachelors14.7%
Graduate30.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83%Renter: 17%Tenure
Owner83.0%
Renter17.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
29%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$78,260 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$202,900 ▼ 27% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,028/mo
Total Housing Units8,071
Vacant Units440

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
45%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
64%
About Alexander, AR

Alexander is a city in Arkansas, located in Pulaski County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 21,386 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 34.8 years.

Economically, Alexander is a middle-income community. The median household income of $78,260 is near the national average. Approximately 13.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.7%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Alexander is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $202,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,028 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Alexander is well-educated. 45.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is majority White (64.96%).

Alexander, AR offers residents above-average earning potential within Arkansas.

ZIP Codes in Alexander
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
72002 21,386 $78,260 $202,900 $1,028 3.7% 45.5% 83.0%