City

Ashdown, AR

1 ZIP code  ·  Little River County  ·  Arkansas

👥7,830Population
💰$49,851Median HH Income▼ 35% below avg
🎂42.8Median Age
🏠$120,300Median Home Value▼ 57% below avg
🎓27.0%College Grads▼ 30% below avg
📊9.2%Unemployment▲ 88% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.4% Female 54.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 71.5%Hispanic: 2.7%Black: 21.3%Asian: 0.2%Other: 3.5%Race
White71.5%
Hispanic2.7%
Black21.3%
Asian0.2%
Other3.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
6%
25–44
23%
45–64
26%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.41
Below Poverty19.1% ▲ 91% above avg
College Grads27.0% ▼ 30% below avg
Unemployment9.2% ▲ 88% above avg
No HS Diploma24 (0.5%)
HS Graduate2,236 (43.2%)
Some College715 (13.8%)
Associates799 (15.4%)
Bachelors429 (8.3%)
Graduate Degree970 (18.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 43.2%Some College: 13.8%Associates: 15.4%Bachelors: 8.3%Graduate: 18.8%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad43.2%
Some College13.8%
Associates15.4%
Bachelors8.3%
Graduate18.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.1%Renter: 21.9%Tenure
Owner78.1%
Renter21.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
27%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$49,851 ▼ 35% below avg
Median Home Value$120,300 ▼ 57% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$837/mo
Total Housing Units3,836
Vacant Units657

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
9%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
33%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
22%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
54%
About Ashdown, AR

Ashdown is a city in Arkansas, located in Little River County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,830 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.8 years.

Economically, Ashdown is a working-class community. The median household income of $49,851 is below the national average. Approximately 19.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.2%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Ashdown is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $120,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $837 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ashdown is moderately educated. 27.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (71.46%).

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

ZIP Codes in Ashdown
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
71822 7,830 $49,851 $120,300 $837 9.2% 27.0% 78.1%