City

Atkins, AR

1 ZIP code  ·  Pope County  ·  Arkansas

👥5,980Population
💰$66,711Median HH Income▼ 13% below avg
🎂41.7Median Age
🏠$140,900Median Home Value▼ 49% below avg
🎓26.9%College Grads▼ 30% below avg
📊2.5%Unemployment▼ 50% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.6% Female 48.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.9%Hispanic: 0.2%Black: 1.8%Other: 3.1%Race
White94.9%
Hispanic0.2%
Black1.8%
Other3.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
18%
18–24
5%
25–44
27%
45–64
30%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.54
Below Poverty13.2% ▲ 32% above avg
College Grads26.9% ▼ 30% below avg
Unemployment2.5% ▼ 50% below avg
No HS Diploma106 (2.5%)
HS Graduate1,478 (35.5%)
Some College726 (17.4%)
Associates732 (17.6%)
Bachelors443 (10.6%)
Graduate Degree678 (16.3%)

Education

No HS: 2.5%HS Grad: 35.5%Some College: 17.4%Associates: 17.6%Bachelors: 10.6%Graduate: 16.3%Edu
No HS2.5%
HS Grad35.5%
Some College17.4%
Associates17.6%
Bachelors10.6%
Graduate16.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.6%Renter: 25.5%Tenure
Owner74.6%
Renter25.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$66,711 ▼ 13% below avg
Median Home Value$140,900 ▼ 49% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$894/mo
Total Housing Units2,792
Vacant Units462

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
46%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
57%
About Atkins, AR

Atkins is a city in Arkansas, located in Pope County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,980 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.7 years.

Economically, Atkins is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $66,711 is near the national average. Approximately 13.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.5%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Atkins is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $140,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $894 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Atkins is moderately educated. 26.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (94.93%).

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

ZIP Codes in Atkins
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
72823 5,980 $66,711 $140,900 $894 2.5% 26.9% 74.6%