County

Calhoun County, AR

3 ZIP codes  ·  3 cities  ·  Arkansas

👥3,577Population
💰$66,090Median HH Income▼ 13% below avg
🎂47.0Median Age
🏠$98,310Median Home Value▼ 65% below avg
🎓34.0%College Grads▼ 12% below avg
📊4.1%Unemployment▼ 16% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.9% Female 52.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 81.5%Hispanic: 4%Black: 11%Other: 4.1%Race
White81.5%
Hispanic4.0%
Black11.0%
Other4.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
12%
18–24
5%
25–44
26%
45–64
26%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.73
Below Poverty7.8% ▼ 22% below avg
College Grads34.0% ▼ 12% below avg
Unemployment4.1% ▼ 16% below avg
No HS Diploma15 (0.6%)
HS Graduate1,021 (41.4%)
Some College226 (9.2%)
Associates367 (14.9%)
Bachelors275 (11.2%)
Graduate Degree561 (22.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 41.4%Some College: 9.2%Associates: 14.9%Bachelors: 11.2%Graduate: 22.8%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad41.4%
Some College9.2%
Associates14.9%
Bachelors11.2%
Graduate22.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.5%Renter: 15.5%Tenure
Owner84.5%
Renter15.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
20%
$50k–$100k
29%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
7%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$66,090 ▼ 13% below avg
Median Home Value$98,309 ▼ 65% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$817/mo
Total Housing Units2,043
Vacant Units737

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
25%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
0%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
0%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
40%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
22%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
55%
About Calhoun County, AR

Calhoun County is located in Arkansas and encompasses 3 ZIP codes spanning 3 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 3,577 residents. With a median age of 47.03, it is a mature county.

Calhoun County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $66,089 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.1%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 7.8% is well below the national average.

Housing in Calhoun County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $98,309 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $817. Homeownership rates are high at 84.5%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Calhoun County are primarily White (81.47%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 34.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Calhoun County, AR is a solidly middle-class area in Arkansas. The 3 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 Calhoun County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
71744 Hampton 2,961 $64,750 $103,900 $852 2.5% 35.7%
71745 Harrell 82 $72,727 $153,100 19.0% 16.9%
71766 Thornton 534 $72,500 $58,900 $625 11.0% 26.9%