City

Corning, AR

1 ZIP code  ·  Clay County  ·  Arkansas

👥4,302Population
💰$44,848Median HH Income▼ 41% below avg
🎂41.2Median Age
🏠$87,600Median Home Value▼ 69% below avg
🎓27.2%College Grads▼ 30% below avg
📊4.9%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.4% Female 53.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.8%Hispanic: 0.8%Other: 5.8%Race
White92.8%
Hispanic0.8%
Other5.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
15%
18–24
8%
25–44
24%
45–64
23%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.40
Below Poverty15.2% ▲ 52% above avg
College Grads27.2% ▼ 30% below avg
Unemployment4.9% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma44 (1.6%)
HS Graduate1,053 (38.6%)
Some College595 (21.8%)
Associates291 (10.7%)
Bachelors235 (8.6%)
Graduate Degree507 (18.6%)

Education

No HS: 1.6%HS Grad: 38.6%Some College: 21.8%Associates: 10.7%Bachelors: 8.6%Graduate: 18.6%Edu
No HS1.6%
HS Grad38.6%
Some College21.8%
Associates10.7%
Bachelors8.6%
Graduate18.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.3%Renter: 27.7%Tenure
Owner72.3%
Renter27.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
44%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
7%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$44,848 ▼ 41% below avg
Median Home Value$87,600 ▼ 69% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$707/mo
Total Housing Units2,295
Vacant Units512

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
28%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
50%
15–30 min
12%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
27%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
55%
About Corning, AR

Corning is a city in Arkansas, located in Clay County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,302 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.2 years.

Economically, Corning is a working-class community. The median household income of $44,848 is below the national average. Approximately 15.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.9%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Corning is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $87,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $707 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Corning is moderately educated. 27.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (92.84%).

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

ZIP Codes in Corning
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
72422 4,302 $44,848 $87,600 $707 4.9% 27.2% 72.3%