City

Bearden, AR

1 ZIP code  ·  Ouachita County  ·  Arkansas

👥2,306Population
💰$52,500Median HH Income▼ 31% below avg
🎂49.1Median Age
🏠$95,000Median Home Value▼ 66% below avg
🎓20.7%College Grads▼ 47% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.2% Female 45.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 60.2%Hispanic: 1.8%Black: 37.3%Other: 0.8%Race
White60.2%
Hispanic1.8%
Black37.3%
Other0.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
11%
5–17
12%
18–24
4%
25–44
20%
45–64
36%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.86
Below Poverty19.4% ▲ 94% above avg
College Grads20.7% ▼ 47% below avg
No HS Diploma3 (0.2%)
HS Graduate909 (57.5%)
Some College135 (8.5%)
Associates207 (13.1%)
Bachelors121 (7.7%)
Graduate Degree206 (13%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 57.5%Some College: 8.5%Associates: 13.1%Bachelors: 7.7%Graduate: 13%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad57.5%
Some College8.5%
Associates13.1%
Bachelors7.7%
Graduate13.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.8%Renter: 25.2%Tenure
Owner74.8%
Renter25.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
38%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$52,500 ▼ 31% below avg
Median Home Value$95,000 ▼ 66% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$728/mo
Total Housing Units1,034
Vacant Units228

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
8%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
51%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
58%
About Bearden, AR

Bearden is a city in Arkansas, located in Ouachita County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,306 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 49.1 years.

Economically, Bearden is a working-class community. The median household income of $52,500 is below the national average. Approximately 19.4% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Bearden is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $95,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $728 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bearden is less-educated. 20.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (60.15%).

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

ZIP Codes in Bearden
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
71720 2,306 $52,500 $95,000 $728 0.0% 20.7% 74.8%