City

Bay, AR

1 ZIP code  ·  Craighead County  ·  Arkansas

👥3,072Population
💰$53,158Median HH Income▼ 30% below avg
🎂31.2Median Age
🏠$101,300Median Home Value▼ 64% below avg
🎓20.2%College Grads▼ 48% below avg
📊2.5%Unemployment▼ 50% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.7% Female 51.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 80.5%Hispanic: 15.4%Black: 1.4%Other: 2.7%Race
White80.5%
Hispanic15.4%
Black1.4%
Other2.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
16%
5–17
22%
18–24
4%
25–44
24%
45–64
22%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age31.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.86
Below Poverty27.8% ▲ 178% above avg
College Grads20.2% ▼ 48% below avg
Unemployment2.5% ▼ 50% below avg
No HS Diploma22 (1.4%)
HS Graduate691 (42.7%)
Some College393 (24.3%)
Associates185 (11.4%)
Bachelors113 (7%)
Graduate Degree214 (13.2%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 42.7%Some College: 24.3%Associates: 11.4%Bachelors: 7%Graduate: 13.2%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad42.7%
Some College24.3%
Associates11.4%
Bachelors7.0%
Graduate13.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 56.8%Renter: 43.2%Tenure
Owner56.8%
Renter43.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
38%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
5%
$300k–$500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$53,158 ▼ 30% below avg
Median Home Value$101,300 ▼ 64% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,013/mo
Total Housing Units1,143
Vacant Units67

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
28%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
50%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
59%
About Bay, AR

Bay is a city in Arkansas, located in Craighead County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,072 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 31.2 years.

Economically, Bay is a working-class community. The median household income of $53,158 is below the national average. Approximately 27.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.5%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Bay is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $101,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,013 per month.

The population of Bay is less-educated. 20.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (80.53%).

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

ZIP Codes in Bay
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
72411 3,072 $53,158 $101,300 $1,013 2.5% 20.2% 56.8%