City

Calico Rock, AR

1 ZIP code  ·  Izard County  ·  Arkansas

👥2,897Population
💰$52,867Median HH Income▼ 31% below avg
🎂47.8Median Age
🏠$146,400Median Home Value▼ 47% below avg
🎓28.6%College Grads▼ 26% below avg
📊1.8%Unemployment▼ 62% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 61.0% Female 39.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 69.5%Hispanic: 5%Black: 7.2%Asian: 0.3%Other: 17.7%Race
White69.5%
Hispanic5.0%
Black7.2%
Asian0.3%
Other17.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
7%
18–24
5%
25–44
33%
45–64
26%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.04
Below Poverty11.7% ▲ 17% above avg
College Grads28.6% ▼ 26% below avg
Unemployment1.8% ▼ 62% below avg
HS Graduate760 (38.2%)
Some College451 (22.7%)
Associates211 (10.6%)
Bachelors131 (6.6%)
Graduate Degree438 (22%)

Education

HS Grad: 38.2%Some College: 22.7%Associates: 10.6%Bachelors: 6.6%Graduate: 22%Edu
HS Grad38.2%
Some College22.7%
Associates10.6%
Bachelors6.6%
Graduate22.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79%Renter: 21%Tenure
Owner79.0%
Renter21.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
20%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
23%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$52,867 ▼ 31% below avg
Median Home Value$146,400 ▼ 47% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$350/mo
Total Housing Units1,229
Vacant Units273

Income Distribution

Under $25k
34%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
30%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
25%
2000+
52%
About Calico Rock, AR

Calico Rock is a city in Arkansas, located in Izard County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,897 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.8 years.

Economically, Calico Rock is a working-class community. The median household income of $52,867 is below the national average. Approximately 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.8%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Calico Rock is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $146,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $350 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Calico Rock is moderately educated. 28.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (69.49%).

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

ZIP Codes in Calico Rock
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
72519 2,897 $52,867 $146,400 $350 1.8% 28.6% 79.0%