City

Bismarck, AR

1 ZIP code  ·  Hot Spring County  ·  Arkansas

👥4,673Population
💰$54,485Median HH Income▼ 29% below avg
🎂46.8Median Age
🏠$196,100Median Home Value▼ 30% below avg
🎓21.6%College Grads▼ 44% below avg
📊4.6%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.8% Female 46.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.3%Hispanic: 3.5%Asian: 0%Other: 1%Race
White95.3%
Hispanic3.5%
Asian0.0%
Other1.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
16%
18–24
6%
25–44
23%
45–64
32%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.55
Below Poverty11.9% ▲ 19% above avg
College Grads21.6% ▼ 44% below avg
Unemployment4.6% ≈ Avg
HS Graduate1,061 (32.8%)
Some College788 (24.3%)
Associates691 (21.3%)
Bachelors292 (9%)
Graduate Degree406 (12.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 32.8%Some College: 24.3%Associates: 21.3%Bachelors: 9%Graduate: 12.5%Edu
HS Grad32.8%
Some College24.3%
Associates21.3%
Bachelors9.0%
Graduate12.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.6%Renter: 13.4%Tenure
Owner86.6%
Renter13.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
24%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$54,485 ▼ 29% below avg
Median Home Value$196,100 ▼ 30% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$857/mo
Total Housing Units2,176
Vacant Units340

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
8%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
39%
Over 45 min
27%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
64%
About Bismarck, AR

Bismarck is a city in Arkansas, located in Hot Spring County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,673 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.8 years.

Economically, Bismarck is a working-class community. The median household income of $54,485 is below the national average. Approximately 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.6%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Bismarck is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $196,100, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $857 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bismarck is less-educated. 21.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (95.27%).

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

ZIP Codes in Bismarck
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
71929 4,673 $54,485 $196,100 $857 4.6% 21.6% 86.6%