City

Arkansas City, AR

1 ZIP code  ·  Desha County  ·  Arkansas

👥487Population
💰$40,729Median HH Income▼ 47% below avg
🎂46.1Median Age
🏠$89,600Median Home Value▼ 68% below avg
🎓19.9%College Grads▼ 49% below avg
📊6.9%Unemployment▲ 42% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.6% Female 46.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 68%Black: 32%Race
White68.0%
Black32.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
13%
18–24
17%
25–44
14%
45–64
34%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.34
Below Poverty27.5% ▲ 175% above avg
College Grads19.9% ▼ 49% below avg
Unemployment6.9% ▲ 42% above avg
No HS Diploma23 (8.2%)
HS Graduate165 (58.7%)
Some College28 (10%)
Associates9 (3.2%)
Bachelors21 (7.5%)
Graduate Degree35 (12.5%)

Education

No HS: 8.2%HS Grad: 58.7%Some College: 10%Associates: 3.2%Bachelors: 7.5%Graduate: 12.5%Edu
No HS8.2%
HS Grad58.7%
Some College10.0%
Associates3.2%
Bachelors7.5%
Graduate12.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.4%Renter: 22.6%Tenure
Owner77.4%
Renter22.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
17%
$50k–$100k
34%
$100k–$150k
35%
$200k–$300k
15%

Financials

Median HH Income$40,729 ▼ 47% below avg
Median Home Value$89,600 ▼ 68% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$619/mo
Total Housing Units269
Vacant Units61

Income Distribution

Under $25k
28%
$25k–$50k
34%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
33%
15–30 min
40%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
19%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
57%
About Arkansas City, AR

Arkansas City is a city in Arkansas, located in Desha County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 487 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.1 years.

Economically, Arkansas City is a working-class community. The median household income of $40,729 is below the national average. Approximately 27.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.9%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Arkansas City is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $89,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $619 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Arkansas City is less-educated. 19.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (67.97%).

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

ZIP Codes in Arkansas City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
71630 487 $40,729 $89,600 $619 6.9% 19.9% 77.4%