City

Altheimer, AR

1 ZIP code  ·  Jefferson County  ·  Arkansas

👥691Population
💰$42,386Median HH Income▼ 44% below avg
🎂53.9Median Age
🏠$75,200Median Home Value▼ 73% below avg
🎓27.7%College Grads▼ 29% below avg
📊2.7%Unemployment▼ 45% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 59.8% Female 40.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 18.4%Hispanic: 3%Black: 78.6%Race
White18.4%
Hispanic3.0%
Black78.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
9%
18–24
6%
25–44
18%
45–64
29%
65+
22%

Key Indicators

Median Age53.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.45
Below Poverty12.2% ▲ 22% above avg
College Grads27.7% ▼ 29% below avg
Unemployment2.7% ▼ 45% below avg
HS Graduate279 (54%)
Some College23 (4.4%)
Associates72 (13.9%)
Bachelors34 (6.6%)
Graduate Degree109 (21.1%)

Education

HS Grad: 54%Some College: 4.4%Associates: 13.9%Bachelors: 6.6%Graduate: 21.1%Edu
HS Grad54.0%
Some College4.4%
Associates13.9%
Bachelors6.6%
Graduate21.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.3%Renter: 28.7%Tenure
Owner71.3%
Renter28.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
33%
$50k–$100k
31%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
9%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$42,386 ▼ 44% below avg
Median Home Value$75,200 ▼ 73% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units399
Vacant Units117

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
39%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
8%
15–30 min
43%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
26%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
53%
About Altheimer, AR

Altheimer is a city in Arkansas, located in Jefferson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 691 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 53.9 years.

Economically, Altheimer is a working-class community. The median household income of $42,386 is below the national average. Approximately 12.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Altheimer is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $75,200, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 71.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Altheimer is moderately educated. 27.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily Black (78.58%).

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

ZIP Codes in Altheimer
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
72004 691 $42,386 $75,200 2.7% 27.7% 71.3%