City

Cave City, AR

1 ZIP code  ·  Sharp County  ·  Arkansas

👥5,176Population
💰$54,130Median HH Income▼ 29% below avg
🎂39.8Median Age
🏠$120,600Median Home Value▼ 57% below avg
🎓22.6%College Grads▼ 42% below avg
📊3.6%Unemployment▼ 27% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.8% Female 52.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.9%Hispanic: 3.3%Black: 1%Asian: 0.4%Other: 1.4%Race
White93.9%
Hispanic3.3%
Black1.0%
Asian0.4%
Other1.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
21%
18–24
8%
25–44
20%
45–64
25%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.76
Below Poverty17.1% ▲ 71% above avg
College Grads22.6% ▼ 42% below avg
Unemployment3.6% ▼ 27% below avg
No HS Diploma34 (1.2%)
HS Graduate1,222 (42.5%)
Some College502 (17.5%)
Associates466 (16.2%)
Bachelors231 (8%)
Graduate Degree417 (14.5%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 42.5%Some College: 17.5%Associates: 16.2%Bachelors: 8%Graduate: 14.5%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad42.5%
Some College17.5%
Associates16.2%
Bachelors8.0%
Graduate14.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 67.6%Renter: 32.4%Tenure
Owner67.6%
Renter32.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
25%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$54,130 ▼ 29% below avg
Median Home Value$120,600 ▼ 57% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$767/mo
Total Housing Units2,302
Vacant Units452

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
40%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
22%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
53%
About Cave City, AR

Cave City is a city in Arkansas, located in Sharp County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,176 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.8 years.

Economically, Cave City is a working-class community. The median household income of $54,130 is below the national average. Approximately 17.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.6%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Cave City is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $120,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $767 per month. Homeownership is high at 67.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Cave City is less-educated. 22.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (93.86%).

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

ZIP Codes in Cave City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
72521 5,176 $54,130 $120,600 $767 3.6% 22.6% 67.6%