City

Carthage, AR

1 ZIP code  ·  Dallas County  ·  Arkansas

👥253Population
💰$31,250Median HH Income▼ 59% below avg
🎂54.5Median Age
🏠$89,200Median Home Value▼ 68% below avg
🎓10.4%College Grads▼ 73% below avg
📊19.1%Unemployment▲ 289% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 58.5% Female 41.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 35.2%Black: 64.8%Race
White35.2%
Black64.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
9%
18–24
6%
25–44
13%
45–64
35%
65+
31%

Key Indicators

Median Age54.5 yrs
Avg HH Size1.95
Below Poverty23.3% ▲ 133% above avg
College Grads10.4% ▼ 73% below avg
Unemployment19.1% ▲ 289% above avg
No HS Diploma12 (6.3%)
HS Graduate117 (60.9%)
Some College9 (4.7%)
Associates34 (17.7%)
Bachelors6 (3.1%)
Graduate Degree14 (7.3%)

Education

No HS: 6.3%HS Grad: 60.9%Some College: 4.7%Associates: 17.7%Bachelors: 3.1%Graduate: 7.3%Edu
No HS6.3%
HS Grad60.9%
Some College4.7%
Associates17.7%
Bachelors3.1%
Graduate7.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.7%Renter: 22.3%Tenure
Owner77.7%
Renter22.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
34%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
30%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
7%
$300k–$500k
12%

Financials

Median HH Income$31,250 ▼ 59% below avg
Median Home Value$89,200 ▼ 68% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$405/mo
Total Housing Units277
Vacant Units147

Income Distribution

Under $25k
48%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
18%
$150k–$200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Public Transit
8%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
40%
15–30 min
8%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
29%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
64%
About Carthage, AR

Carthage is a city in Arkansas, located in Dallas County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 253 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 54.5 years.

Economically, Carthage is a lower-income community. The median household income of $31,250 is well below the national average. Approximately 23.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 19.1%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Carthage is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $89,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $405 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Carthage is less-educated. 10.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is majority Black (64.82%).

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

ZIP Codes in Carthage
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
71725 253 $31,250 $89,200 $405 19.1% 10.4% 77.7%