County

Arkansas County, AR

10 ZIP codes  ·  10 cities  ·  Arkansas

👥17,019Population
💰$62,022Median HH Income▼ 19% below avg
🎂41.2Median Age
🏠$134,641Median Home Value▼ 52% below avg
🎓28.3%College Grads▼ 27% below avg
📊6.6%Unemployment▲ 35% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.1% Female 50.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 67.8%Hispanic: 4.2%Black: 26%Asian: 0.2%Other: 2.6%Race
White67.8%
Hispanic4.2%
Black26.0%
Asian0.2%
Other2.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
7%
25–44
23%
45–64
27%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.50
Below Poverty14.4% ▲ 44% above avg
College Grads28.3% ▼ 27% below avg
Unemployment6.6% ▲ 35% above avg
No HS Diploma52 (0.5%)
HS Graduate4,727 (44.4%)
Some College1,339 (12.6%)
Associates1,512 (14.2%)
Bachelors1,218 (11.4%)
Graduate Degree1,793 (16.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 44.4%Some College: 12.6%Associates: 14.2%Bachelors: 11.4%Graduate: 16.8%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad44.4%
Some College12.6%
Associates14.2%
Bachelors11.4%
Graduate16.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 67.7%Renter: 32.3%Tenure
Owner67.7%
Renter32.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$62,022 ▼ 19% below avg
Median Home Value$134,641 ▼ 52% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$788/mo
Total Housing Units8,988
Vacant Units2,266

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
58%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
54%
About Arkansas County, AR

Arkansas County is located in Arkansas and encompasses 10 ZIP codes spanning 10 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 17,019 residents. With a median age of 41.22, it is a middle-aged county.

Arkansas County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $62,021 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 6.6%, above the national average. The poverty rate of 14.4% is above the national average.

Housing in Arkansas County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $134,641 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $787. Homeownership rates are high at 67.7%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Arkansas County are majority White (67.82%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 28.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Arkansas County, AR is a solidly middle-class area in Arkansas. The 10 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Arkansas County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
72003 Almyra 859 $72,011 $112,500 $798 0.0% 25.1%
72038 Crocketts Bluff 79 $61,154 $178,800 0.0% 5.3%
72042 De Witt 4,956 $61,338 $120,100 $719 6.0% 29.9%
72055 Gillett 567 $71,964 $96,200 $738 5.2% 41.4%
72073 Humphrey 862 $71,607 $80,500 $938 5.4% 3.7%
72140 Saint Charles 325 $54,000 $116,100 $905 1.9% 23.5%
72160 Stuttgart 8,895 $58,372 $152,400 $809 8.4% 29.4%
72166 Tichnor 219 $135,288 0.0% 27.4%