County

Columbia County, AR

6 ZIP codes  ·  5 cities  ·  Arkansas

👥24,031Population
💰$46,463Median HH Income▼ 39% below avg
🎂35.1Median Age
🏠$146,696Median Home Value▼ 47% below avg
🎓28.0%College Grads▼ 28% below avg
📊3.3%Unemployment▼ 32% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.7% Female 51.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 59.8%Hispanic: 3.3%Black: 33.9%Asian: 0.5%Other: 3%Race
White59.8%
Hispanic3.3%
Black33.9%
Asian0.5%
Other3.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
15%
25–44
23%
45–64
22%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.46
Below Poverty21.9% ▲ 119% above avg
College Grads28.0% ▼ 28% below avg
Unemployment3.3% ▼ 32% below avg
No HS Diploma222 (1.6%)
HS Graduate6,195 (44.6%)
Some College1,836 (13.2%)
Associates1,780 (12.8%)
Bachelors1,079 (7.8%)
Graduate Degree2,778 (20%)

Education

No HS: 1.6%HS Grad: 44.6%Some College: 13.2%Associates: 12.8%Bachelors: 7.8%Graduate: 20%Edu
No HS1.6%
HS Grad44.6%
Some College13.2%
Associates12.8%
Bachelors7.8%
Graduate20.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 69.5%Renter: 30.5%Tenure
Owner69.5%
Renter30.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
18%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$46,463 ▼ 39% below avg
Median Home Value$146,696 ▼ 47% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$672/mo
Total Housing Units12,174
Vacant Units3,221

Income Distribution

Under $25k
31%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
44%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
57%
About Columbia County, AR

Columbia County is located in Arkansas and encompasses 6 ZIP codes spanning 5 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 24,031 residents. With a median age of 35.11, it is a relatively young county.

Columbia County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $46,462 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.3%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 21.9% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Columbia County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $146,696 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $671. Homeownership rates are high at 69.5%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Columbia County are majority White (59.78%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 28.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Columbia County, AR is a working-class area in Arkansas. The 6 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 Columbia County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
71740 Emerson 1,595 $63,050 $142,000 $591 1.3% 21.6%
71753 Magnolia 16,089 $45,714 $166,900 $625 3.4% 29.7%
71752 Mc Neil 638 $36,121 $57,600 $513 0.0% 32.9%
71861 Taylor 2,330 $50,588 $114,700 $955 4.0% 24.8%
71770 Waldo 3,379 $41,307 $91,600 $768 4.1% 24.1%

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