City

Caraway, AR

1 ZIP code  ·  Craighead County  ·  Arkansas

👥1,452Population
💰$41,328Median HH Income▼ 46% below avg
🎂35.2Median Age
🏠$76,500Median Home Value▼ 73% below avg
🎓21.5%College Grads▼ 45% below avg
📊4.0%Unemployment▼ 18% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.9% Female 49.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93%Hispanic: 3.1%Other: 3.8%Race
White93.0%
Hispanic3.1%
Other3.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
19%
18–24
10%
25–44
23%
45–64
22%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.59
Below Poverty20.9% ▲ 109% above avg
College Grads21.5% ▼ 45% below avg
Unemployment4.0% ▼ 18% below avg
No HS Diploma22 (2.8%)
HS Graduate317 (39.8%)
Some College203 (25.5%)
Associates83 (10.4%)
Bachelors36 (4.5%)
Graduate Degree135 (17%)

Education

No HS: 2.8%HS Grad: 39.8%Some College: 25.5%Associates: 10.4%Bachelors: 4.5%Graduate: 17%Edu
No HS2.8%
HS Grad39.8%
Some College25.5%
Associates10.4%
Bachelors4.5%
Graduate17.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.3%Renter: 25.7%Tenure
Owner74.3%
Renter25.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
28%
$50k–$100k
33%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
6%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$41,328 ▼ 46% below avg
Median Home Value$76,500 ▼ 73% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$550/mo
Total Housing Units620
Vacant Units59

Income Distribution

Under $25k
30%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
27%
$75k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
44%
15–30 min
17%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
22%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
52%
About Caraway, AR

Caraway is a city in Arkansas, located in Craighead County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,452 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 35.2 years.

Economically, Caraway is a working-class community. The median household income of $41,328 is below the national average. Approximately 20.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Caraway is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $76,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $550 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Caraway is less-educated. 21.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (93.04%).

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

ZIP Codes in Caraway
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
72419 1,452 $41,328 $76,500 $550 4.0% 21.5% 74.3%