City

Buckner, AR

1 ZIP code  ·  Lafayette County  ·  Arkansas

👥819Population
💰$58,676Median HH Income▼ 23% below avg
🎂54.2Median Age
🏠$49,400Median Home Value▼ 82% below avg
🎓19.3%College Grads▼ 50% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 57.1% Female 42.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 52.5%Hispanic: 0.6%Black: 45.7%Other: 1.2%Race
White52.5%
Hispanic0.6%
Black45.7%
Other1.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
11%
18–24
9%
25–44
19%
45–64
38%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age54.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.56
Below Poverty18.3% ▲ 83% above avg
College Grads19.3% ▼ 50% below avg
No HS Diploma28 (4.8%)
HS Graduate294 (50.1%)
Some College61 (10.4%)
Associates91 (15.5%)
Bachelors58 (9.9%)
Graduate Degree55 (9.4%)

Education

No HS: 4.8%HS Grad: 50.1%Some College: 10.4%Associates: 15.5%Bachelors: 9.9%Graduate: 9.4%Edu
No HS4.8%
HS Grad50.1%
Some College10.4%
Associates15.5%
Bachelors9.9%
Graduate9.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.8%Renter: 17.2%Tenure
Owner82.8%
Renter17.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
51%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
16%

Financials

Median HH Income$58,676 ▼ 23% below avg
Median Home Value$49,400 ▼ 82% below avg
Home/Income Ratio0.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units426
Vacant Units106

Income Distribution

Under $25k
28%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
28%
$150k–$200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
99%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
11%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
38%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
57%
About Buckner, AR

Buckner is a city in Arkansas, located in Lafayette County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 819 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 54.2 years.

Economically, Buckner is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $58,676 is below the national average. Approximately 18.3% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Buckner is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $49,400, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 82.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Buckner is less-educated. 19.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is majority White (52.5%).

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

ZIP Codes in Buckner
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
71827 819 $58,676 $49,400 0.0% 19.3% 82.8%