City

Charleston, AR

1 ZIP code  ·  Franklin County  ·  Arkansas

👥5,207Population
💰$55,625Median HH Income▼ 27% below avg
🎂43.4Median Age
🏠$134,900Median Home Value▼ 52% below avg
🎓34.1%College Grads▼ 12% below avg
📊3.3%Unemployment▼ 33% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.1% Female 53.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 85.7%Hispanic: 2%Black: 0.3%Asian: 0.7%Other: 10.3%Race
White85.7%
Hispanic2.0%
Black0.3%
Asian0.7%
Other10.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
18%
18–24
9%
25–44
24%
45–64
21%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.26
Below Poverty13.8% ▲ 38% above avg
College Grads34.1% ▼ 12% below avg
Unemployment3.3% ▼ 33% below avg
No HS Diploma27 (0.9%)
HS Graduate1,103 (35.3%)
Some College413 (13.2%)
Associates518 (16.6%)
Bachelors398 (12.7%)
Graduate Degree669 (21.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 35.3%Some College: 13.2%Associates: 16.6%Bachelors: 12.7%Graduate: 21.4%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad35.3%
Some College13.2%
Associates16.6%
Bachelors12.7%
Graduate21.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.3%Renter: 22.7%Tenure
Owner77.3%
Renter22.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
36%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,625 ▼ 27% below avg
Median Home Value$134,900 ▼ 52% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$720/mo
Total Housing Units2,555
Vacant Units296

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
27%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
22%
30–45 min
40%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
55%
About Charleston, AR

Charleston is a city in Arkansas, located in Franklin County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,207 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.4 years.

Economically, Charleston is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $55,625 is below the national average. Approximately 13.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.3%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Charleston is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $134,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $720 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Charleston is moderately educated. 34.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (85.71%).

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

ZIP Codes in Charleston
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
72933 5,207 $55,625 $134,900 $720 3.3% 34.1% 77.3%