County

Crittenden County, AR

10 ZIP codes  ·  9 cities  ·  Arkansas

👥46,526Population
💰$54,958Median HH Income▼ 28% below avg
🎂35.7Median Age
🏠$147,904Median Home Value▼ 47% below avg
🎓27.6%College Grads▼ 29% below avg
📊10.0%Unemployment▲ 104% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.1% Female 53.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 38.3%Hispanic: 3.2%Black: 51.5%Asian: 0.8%Other: 6.2%Race
White38.3%
Hispanic3.2%
Black51.5%
Asian0.8%
Other6.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
20%
18–24
9%
25–44
25%
45–64
24%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.57
Below Poverty20.6% ▲ 106% above avg
College Grads27.6% ▼ 29% below avg
Unemployment10.0% ▲ 104% above avg
No HS Diploma338 (1.3%)
HS Graduate10,000 (38.2%)
Some College3,976 (15.2%)
Associates4,619 (17.6%)
Bachelors2,285 (8.7%)
Graduate Degree4,990 (19%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 38.2%Some College: 15.2%Associates: 17.6%Bachelors: 8.7%Graduate: 19%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad38.2%
Some College15.2%
Associates17.6%
Bachelors8.7%
Graduate19.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 56.2%Renter: 43.8%Tenure
Owner56.2%
Renter43.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$54,958 ▼ 28% below avg
Median Home Value$147,903 ▼ 47% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$886/mo
Total Housing Units20,621
Vacant Units2,786

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
42%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
54%
About Crittenden County, AR

Crittenden County is located in Arkansas and encompasses 10 ZIP codes spanning 9 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 46,526 residents. With a median age of 35.69, it is a relatively young county.

Crittenden County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $54,957 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 10.0%, more than double the national average. The poverty rate of 20.6% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Crittenden County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $147,903 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $886.

The residents of Crittenden County are majority Black (51.49%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 27.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Crittenden County, AR is a working-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 Crittenden County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
72327 Crawfordsville 1,268 $75,272 $145,100 $706 2.7% 26.7%
72331 Earle 2,102 $42,917 $72,500 $605 15.7% 20.1%
72332 Edmondson 130 $20,750 $100,000 $755 44.4% 5.4%
72339 Gilmore 143 $29,063 57.5% 9.8%
72364 Marion 16,434 $76,118 $206,400 $1,025 4.1% 35.5%
72376 Proctor 1,594 $43,980 $105,800 $563 1.3% 22.5%
72384 Turrell 668 $43,646 $103,900 23.7% 12.8%
72301 West Memphis 24,182 $41,932 $119,100 $848 13.6% 24.0%