City

Camden, AR

2 ZIP codes  ·  Ouachita County  ·  Arkansas

👥17,883Population
💰$52,153Median HH Income▼ 32% below avg
🎂39.3Median Age
🏠$106,500Median Home Value▼ 62% below avg
🎓25.9%College Grads▼ 33% below avg
📊5.3%Unemployment▲ 9% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.6% Female 51.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 53.3%Hispanic: 5.2%Black: 39.4%Asian: 0.2%Other: 1.7%Race
White53.3%
Hispanic5.2%
Black39.4%
Asian0.2%
Other1.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
18%
18–24
9%
25–44
23%
45–64
25%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.63
Below Poverty16.3% ▲ 63% above avg
College Grads25.9% ▼ 33% below avg
Unemployment5.3% ▲ 9% above avg
No HS Diploma37 (0.3%)
HS Graduate4,506 (40.9%)
Some College1,524 (13.8%)
Associates2,092 (19%)
Bachelors868 (7.9%)
Graduate Degree1,980 (18%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 40.9%Some College: 13.8%Associates: 19%Bachelors: 7.9%Graduate: 18%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad40.9%
Some College13.8%
Associates19.0%
Bachelors7.9%
Graduate18.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 68.8%Renter: 31.2%Tenure
Owner68.8%
Renter31.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
18%
$50k–$100k
29%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$52,153 ▼ 32% below avg
Median Home Value$106,500 ▼ 62% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$728/mo
Total Housing Units8,834
Vacant Units2,226

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
42%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
55%
About Camden, AR

Camden is a city in Arkansas, located in Ouachita County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 17,883 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.3 years.

Economically, Camden is a working-class community. The median household income of $52,153 is below the national average. Approximately 16.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.3%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Camden is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $106,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $728 per month. Homeownership is high at 68.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Camden is moderately educated. 25.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (53.3%).

Camden, 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 Camden
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
71701 17,883 $52,153 $106,500 $728 5.3% 25.9% 68.8%