City

Black Rock, AR

1 ZIP code  ·  Lawrence County  ·  Arkansas

👥1,136Population
💰$49,479Median HH Income▼ 35% below avg
🎂41.1Median Age
🏠$91,800Median Home Value▼ 67% below avg
🎓26.9%College Grads▼ 31% below avg
📊10.1%Unemployment▲ 105% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.3% Female 50.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.5%Other: 3.5%Race
White96.5%
Other3.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
26%
18–24
3%
25–44
19%
45–64
27%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.72
Below Poverty16.5% ▲ 65% above avg
College Grads26.9% ▼ 31% below avg
Unemployment10.1% ▲ 105% above avg
No HS Diploma3 (0.5%)
HS Graduate230 (36.9%)
Some College94 (15.1%)
Associates129 (20.7%)
Bachelors108 (17.3%)
Graduate Degree60 (9.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 36.9%Some College: 15.1%Associates: 20.7%Bachelors: 17.3%Graduate: 9.6%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad36.9%
Some College15.1%
Associates20.7%
Bachelors17.3%
Graduate9.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.6%Renter: 19.4%Tenure
Owner80.6%
Renter19.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
25%
$50k–$100k
28%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$49,479 ▼ 35% below avg
Median Home Value$91,800 ▼ 67% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$760/mo
Total Housing Units463
Vacant Units46

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
29%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
14%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
32%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
57%
About Black Rock, AR

Black Rock is a city in Arkansas, located in Lawrence County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,136 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.1 years.

Economically, Black Rock is a working-class community. The median household income of $49,479 is below the national average. Approximately 16.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 10.1%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Black Rock is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $91,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $760 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Black Rock is moderately educated. 26.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (96.48%).

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

ZIP Codes in Black Rock
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
72415 1,136 $49,479 $91,800 $760 10.1% 26.9% 80.6%