City

Blytheville, AR

2 ZIP codes  ·  Mississippi County  ·  Arkansas

👥20,100Population
💰$54,297Median HH Income▼ 29% below avg
🎂37.8Median Age
🏠$117,700Median Home Value▼ 58% below avg
🎓25.1%College Grads▼ 35% below avg
📊8.3%Unemployment▲ 69% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.5% Female 53.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 50.3%Hispanic: 3.9%Black: 42.2%Asian: 0.6%Other: 2.5%Race
White50.3%
Hispanic3.9%
Black42.2%
Asian0.6%
Other2.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
21%
18–24
7%
25–44
26%
45–64
24%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.50
Below Poverty19.0% ▲ 90% above avg
College Grads25.1% ▼ 35% below avg
Unemployment8.3% ▲ 69% above avg
No HS Diploma276 (2.3%)
HS Graduate4,850 (39.7%)
Some College2,022 (16.6%)
Associates1,997 (16.4%)
Bachelors951 (7.8%)
Graduate Degree2,107 (17.3%)

Education

No HS: 2.3%HS Grad: 39.7%Some College: 16.6%Associates: 16.4%Bachelors: 7.8%Graduate: 17.3%Edu
No HS2.3%
HS Grad39.7%
Some College16.6%
Associates16.4%
Bachelors7.8%
Graduate17.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 60.8%Renter: 39.2%Tenure
Owner60.8%
Renter39.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
32%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$54,297 ▼ 29% below avg
Median Home Value$117,700 ▼ 58% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$802/mo
Total Housing Units10,081
Vacant Units2,104

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
50%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
4%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
24%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
54%
About Blytheville, AR

Blytheville is a city in Arkansas, located in Mississippi County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 20,100 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.8 years.

Economically, Blytheville is a working-class community. The median household income of $54,297 is below the national average. Approximately 19.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.3%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Blytheville is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $117,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $802 per month. Homeownership is high at 60.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Blytheville is moderately educated. 25.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (50.28%).

Blytheville, AR offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Arkansas. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Blytheville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
72315 20,100 $54,297 $117,700 $802 8.3% 25.1% 60.8%

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