City

Altus, AR

1 ZIP code  ·  Franklin County  ·  Arkansas

👥2,022Population
💰$32,151Median HH Income▼ 58% below avg
🎂39.3Median Age
🏠$85,000Median Home Value▼ 70% below avg
🎓11.6%College Grads▼ 70% below avg
📊7.0%Unemployment▲ 42% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.9% Female 47.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.6%Hispanic: 2.5%Other: 6.8%Race
White90.6%
Hispanic2.5%
Other6.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
17%
18–24
8%
25–44
24%
45–64
25%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.73
Below Poverty38.6% ▲ 286% above avg
College Grads11.6% ▼ 70% below avg
Unemployment7.0% ▲ 42% above avg
No HS Diploma18 (1.4%)
HS Graduate648 (51.7%)
Some College238 (19%)
Associates204 (16.3%)
Bachelors36 (2.9%)
Graduate Degree109 (8.7%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 51.7%Some College: 19%Associates: 16.3%Bachelors: 2.9%Graduate: 8.7%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad51.7%
Some College19.0%
Associates16.3%
Bachelors2.9%
Graduate8.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.1%Renter: 29.9%Tenure
Owner70.1%
Renter29.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
32%
$50k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$32,151 ▼ 58% below avg
Median Home Value$85,000 ▼ 70% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$674/mo
Total Housing Units893
Vacant Units151

Income Distribution

Under $25k
35%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Public Transit
7%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
44%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
56%
About Altus, AR

Altus is a city in Arkansas, located in Franklin County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,022 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.3 years.

Economically, Altus is a lower-income community. The median household income of $32,151 is well below the national average. Approximately 38.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.0%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Altus is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $85,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $674 per month. Homeownership is high at 70.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Altus is less-educated. 11.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (90.6%).

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

ZIP Codes in Altus
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
72821 2,022 $32,151 $85,000 $674 7.0% 11.6% 70.1%