City

Black Oak, AR

1 ZIP code  ·  Craighead County  ·  Arkansas

👥289Population
💰$47,083Median HH Income▼ 38% below avg
🎂46.3Median Age
🏠$94,300Median Home Value▼ 66% below avg
🎓36.0%College Grads≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.9% Female 49.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 70.9%Hispanic: 23.5%Other: 5.5%Race
White70.9%
Hispanic23.5%
Other5.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
18%
18–24
3%
25–44
13%
45–64
50%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.22
Below Poverty32.9% ▲ 229% above avg
College Grads36.0% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma7 (5.1%)
HS Graduate23 (16.9%)
Some College26 (19.1%)
Associates31 (22.8%)
Bachelors6 (4.4%)
Graduate Degree43 (31.6%)

Education

No HS: 5.1%HS Grad: 16.9%Some College: 19.1%Associates: 22.8%Bachelors: 4.4%Graduate: 31.6%Edu
No HS5.1%
HS Grad16.9%
Some College19.1%
Associates22.8%
Bachelors4.4%
Graduate31.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.8%Renter: 29.2%Tenure
Owner70.8%
Renter29.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
41%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
2%
$300k–$500k
22%

Financials

Median HH Income$47,083 ▼ 38% below avg
Median Home Value$94,300 ▼ 66% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$529/mo
Total Housing Units145
Vacant Units15

Income Distribution

Under $25k
37%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
15%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
10%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
54%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
19%
1960s–1970s
24%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
52%
About Black Oak, AR

Black Oak is a city in Arkansas, located in Craighead County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 289 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.3 years.

Economically, Black Oak is a working-class community. The median household income of $47,083 is below the national average. Approximately 32.9% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Black Oak is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $94,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $529 per month. Homeownership is high at 70.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Black Oak is moderately educated. 36.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (70.93%).

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

ZIP Codes in Black Oak
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
72414 289 $47,083 $94,300 $529 0.0% 36.0% 70.8%