City

Compton, AR

1 ZIP code  ·  Newton County  ·  Arkansas

👥351Population
💰$46,486Median HH Income▼ 39% below avg
🎂43.9Median Age
🏠$214,100Median Home Value▼ 23% below avg
🎓51.5%College Grads▲ 33% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.7% Female 45.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 100%Race
White100.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
13%
18–24
3%
25–44
39%
45–64
22%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.31
Below Poverty11.4% ▲ 14% above avg
College Grads51.5% ▲ 33% above avg
HS Graduate94 (34.8%)
Associates37 (13.7%)
Bachelors30 (11.1%)
Graduate Degree109 (40.4%)

Education

HS Grad: 34.8%Associates: 13.7%Bachelors: 11.1%Graduate: 40.4%Edu
HS Grad34.8%
Associates13.7%
Bachelors11.1%
Graduate40.4%
Housing & Income

Home Value Distribution

$50k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
49%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$46,486 ▼ 39% below avg
Median Home Value$214,100 ▼ 23% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units174
Vacant Units22

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
52%
$50k–$75k
5%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
20%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
53%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1960s–1970s
24%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
61%
About Compton, AR

Compton is a city in Arkansas, located in Newton County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 351 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.9 years.

Economically, Compton is a working-class community. The median household income of $46,486 is below the national average. Approximately 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Compton is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $214,100, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 100.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Compton is well-educated. 51.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (100%).

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

ZIP Codes in Compton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
72624 351 $46,486 $214,100 0.0% 51.5% 100.0%