City

Ash Flat, AR

1 ZIP code  ·  Sharp County  ·  Arkansas

👥2,858Population
💰$38,077Median HH Income▼ 50% below avg
🎂45.9Median Age
🏠$103,900Median Home Value▼ 63% below avg
🎓21.4%College Grads▼ 45% below avg
📊1.5%Unemployment▼ 70% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.8% Female 50.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.5%Hispanic: 2%Black: 1.1%Other: 3.4%Race
White93.5%
Hispanic2.0%
Black1.1%
Other3.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
10%
18–24
3%
25–44
26%
45–64
25%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.65
Below Poverty18.1% ▲ 81% above avg
College Grads21.4% ▼ 45% below avg
Unemployment1.5% ▼ 70% below avg
No HS Diploma9 (0.5%)
HS Graduate886 (45.5%)
Some College372 (19.1%)
Associates263 (13.5%)
Bachelors132 (6.8%)
Graduate Degree285 (14.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 45.5%Some College: 19.1%Associates: 13.5%Bachelors: 6.8%Graduate: 14.6%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad45.5%
Some College19.1%
Associates13.5%
Bachelors6.8%
Graduate14.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.6%Renter: 22.4%Tenure
Owner77.6%
Renter22.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
22%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$38,077 ▼ 50% below avg
Median Home Value$103,900 ▼ 63% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$802/mo
Total Housing Units1,152
Vacant Units154

Income Distribution

Under $25k
37%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Public Transit
1%
Work From Home
17%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
49%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
23%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
53%
About Ash Flat, AR

Ash Flat is a city in Arkansas, located in Sharp County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,858 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.9 years.

Economically, Ash Flat is a lower-income community. The median household income of $38,077 is well below the national average. Approximately 18.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.5%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Ash Flat is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $103,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $802 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ash Flat is less-educated. 21.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (93.49%).

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

ZIP Codes in Ash Flat
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
72513 2,858 $38,077 $103,900 $802 1.5% 21.4% 77.6%