County

Cleveland County, AR

3 ZIP codes  ·  3 cities  ·  Arkansas

👥6,816Population
💰$49,004Median HH Income▼ 36% below avg
🎂43.7Median Age
🏠$118,949Median Home Value▼ 57% below avg
🎓22.9%College Grads▼ 41% below avg
📊2.6%Unemployment▼ 47% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.1% Female 52.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 82.1%Hispanic: 0.4%Black: 14.4%Asian: 1.8%Other: 3.3%Race
White82.1%
Hispanic0.4%
Black14.4%
Asian1.8%
Other3.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
17%
18–24
6%
25–44
25%
45–64
27%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.68
Below Poverty16.5% ▲ 65% above avg
College Grads22.9% ▼ 41% below avg
Unemployment2.6% ▼ 47% below avg
No HS Diploma25 (0.5%)
HS Graduate2,161 (46.4%)
Some College492 (10.6%)
Associates913 (19.6%)
Bachelors275 (5.9%)
Graduate Degree790 (17%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 46.4%Some College: 10.6%Associates: 19.6%Bachelors: 5.9%Graduate: 17%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad46.4%
Some College10.6%
Associates19.6%
Bachelors5.9%
Graduate17.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.7%Renter: 23.3%Tenure
Owner76.7%
Renter23.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
18%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$49,004 ▼ 36% below avg
Median Home Value$118,948 ▼ 57% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$647/mo
Total Housing Units3,300
Vacant Units770

Income Distribution

Under $25k
30%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
14%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
28%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
56%
About Cleveland County, AR

Cleveland County is located in Arkansas and encompasses 3 ZIP codes spanning 3 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 6,816 residents. With a median age of 43.71, it is a middle-aged county.

Cleveland County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $49,004 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 2.6%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 16.5% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Cleveland County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $118,948 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $646. Homeownership rates are high at 76.7%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Cleveland County are primarily White (82.13%). Educational attainment is less-educated — 22.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Cleveland County, AR is a working-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 Cleveland County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
71652 Kingsland 1,014 $33,438 $56,100 $804 0.7% 20.8%
71660 New Edinburg 913 $49,079 $145,100 0.0% 17.6%
71665 Rison 4,889 $52,219 $127,100 $614 3.5% 24.4%