City

Cotter, AR

1 ZIP code  ·  Baxter County  ·  Arkansas

👥1,360Population
💰$38,618Median HH Income▼ 49% below avg
🎂63.2Median Age
🏠$170,800Median Home Value▼ 39% below avg
🎓37.0%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.8%Unemployment▼ 23% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 41.3% Female 58.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94%Hispanic: 0.7%Other: 5.3%Race
White94.0%
Hispanic0.7%
Other5.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
10%
18–24
4%
25–44
13%
45–64
31%
65+
25%

Key Indicators

Median Age63.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.06
Below Poverty11.6% ▲ 16% above avg
College Grads37.0% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.8% ▼ 23% below avg
No HS Diploma4 (0.4%)
HS Graduate279 (25.5%)
Some College224 (20.5%)
Associates183 (16.7%)
Bachelors259 (23.7%)
Graduate Degree146 (13.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 25.5%Some College: 20.5%Associates: 16.7%Bachelors: 23.7%Graduate: 13.3%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad25.5%
Some College20.5%
Associates16.7%
Bachelors23.7%
Graduate13.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.6%Renter: 19.4%Tenure
Owner80.6%
Renter19.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
25%
$200k–$300k
6%
$300k–$500k
29%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$38,618 ▼ 49% below avg
Median Home Value$170,800 ▼ 39% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$657/mo
Total Housing Units856
Vacant Units195

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
33%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
42%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
60%
About Cotter, AR

Cotter is a city in Arkansas, located in Baxter County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,360 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 63.2 years.

Economically, Cotter is a lower-income community. The median household income of $38,618 is below the national average. Approximately 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.8%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Cotter is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $170,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $657 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Cotter is moderately educated. 37.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (94.04%).

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

ZIP Codes in Cotter
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
72626 1,360 $38,618 $170,800 $657 3.8% 37.0% 80.6%