City

Bigelow, AR

1 ZIP code  ·  Perry County  ·  Arkansas

👥3,067Population
💰$54,479Median HH Income▼ 29% below avg
🎂41.7Median Age
🏠$161,400Median Home Value▼ 42% below avg
🎓28.3%College Grads▼ 27% below avg
📊4.7%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.2% Female 51.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.1%Hispanic: 0.5%Black: 0.3%Asian: 0.2%Other: 2%Race
White97.1%
Hispanic0.5%
Black0.3%
Asian0.2%
Other2.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
8%
25–44
22%
45–64
29%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.70
Below Poverty15.1% ▲ 51% above avg
College Grads28.3% ▼ 27% below avg
Unemployment4.7% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma23 (1.2%)
HS Graduate684 (34.7%)
Some College359 (18.2%)
Associates348 (17.6%)
Bachelors95 (4.8%)
Graduate Degree464 (23.5%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 34.7%Some College: 18.2%Associates: 17.6%Bachelors: 4.8%Graduate: 23.5%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad34.7%
Some College18.2%
Associates17.6%
Bachelors4.8%
Graduate23.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.8%Renter: 22.3%Tenure
Owner77.8%
Renter22.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
24%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
0%

Financials

Median HH Income$54,479 ▼ 29% below avg
Median Home Value$161,400 ▼ 42% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$844/mo
Total Housing Units1,401
Vacant Units264

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
26%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
98%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
6%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
31%
Over 45 min
42%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
28%
2000+
58%
About Bigelow, AR

Bigelow is a city in Arkansas, located in Perry County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,067 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.7 years.

Economically, Bigelow is a working-class community. The median household income of $54,479 is below the national average. Approximately 15.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.7%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Bigelow is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $161,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $844 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bigelow is moderately educated. 28.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (97.07%).

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

ZIP Codes in Bigelow
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
72016 3,067 $54,479 $161,400 $844 4.7% 28.3% 77.8%