City

Alma, AR

1 ZIP code  ·  Crawford County  ·  Arkansas

👥12,827Population
💰$68,302Median HH Income▼ 10% below avg
🎂38.5Median Age
🏠$185,800Median Home Value▼ 33% below avg
🎓35.2%College Grads▼ 9% below avg
📊5.1%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.1% Female 49.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87.5%Hispanic: 2.3%Black: 2.3%Asian: 0.1%Other: 6.8%Race
White87.5%
Hispanic2.3%
Black2.3%
Asian0.1%
Other6.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
20%
18–24
11%
25–44
22%
45–64
25%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.72
Below Poverty15.9% ▲ 59% above avg
College Grads35.2% ▼ 9% below avg
Unemployment5.1% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma173 (2.2%)
HS Graduate2,470 (32%)
Some College932 (12.1%)
Associates1,420 (18.4%)
Bachelors943 (12.2%)
Graduate Degree1,772 (23%)

Education

No HS: 2.2%HS Grad: 32%Some College: 12.1%Associates: 18.4%Bachelors: 12.2%Graduate: 23%Edu
No HS2.2%
HS Grad32.0%
Some College12.1%
Associates18.4%
Bachelors12.2%
Graduate23.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.2%Renter: 28.9%Tenure
Owner71.2%
Renter28.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
22%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$68,302 ▼ 10% below avg
Median Home Value$185,800 ▼ 33% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$963/mo
Total Housing Units5,287
Vacant Units593

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
29%
15–30 min
41%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
62%
About Alma, AR

Alma is a city in Arkansas, located in Crawford County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 12,827 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.5 years.

Economically, Alma is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $68,302 is near the national average. Approximately 15.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.1%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Alma is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $185,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $963 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Alma is moderately educated. 35.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (87.53%).

Alma, AR offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Arkansas.

ZIP Codes in Alma
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
72921 12,827 $68,302 $185,800 $963 5.1% 35.2% 71.2%