City

Cord, AR

1 ZIP code  ·  Independence County  ·  Arkansas

👥335Population
💰$15,682Median HH Income▼ 79% below avg
🎂47.5Median Age
🏠$314,300Median Home Value▲ 13% above avg
🎓39.1%College Grads≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 71.6% Female 28.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 85.4%Other: 14.6%Race
White85.4%
Other14.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
23%
18–24
10%
45–64
54%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.29
Below Poverty91.6% ▲ 816% above avg
College Grads39.1% ≈ Avg
HS Graduate58 (28.7%)
Some College23 (11.4%)
Associates42 (20.8%)
Bachelors14 (6.9%)
Graduate Degree65 (32.2%)

Education

HS Grad: 28.7%Some College: 11.4%Associates: 20.8%Bachelors: 6.9%Graduate: 32.2%Edu
HS Grad28.7%
Some College11.4%
Associates20.8%
Bachelors6.9%
Graduate32.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 57.5%Renter: 42.5%Tenure
Owner57.5%
Renter42.5%

Home Value Distribution

$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
58%

Financials

Median HH Income$15,682 ▼ 79% below avg
Median Home Value$314,300 ▲ 13% above avg
Home/Income Ratio20.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units201
Vacant Units55

Income Distribution

Under $25k
90%
$75k–$100k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
67%
15–30 min
18%
30–45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
38%
2000+
50%
About Cord, AR

Cord is a city in Arkansas, located in Independence County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 335 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.5 years.

Economically, Cord is a lower-income community. The median household income of $15,682 is well below the national average. Approximately 91.6% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Cord is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $314,300, which is near the national average.

The population of Cord is moderately educated. 39.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (85.37%).

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

ZIP Codes in Cord
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
72524 335 $15,682 $314,300 0.0% 39.1% 57.5%