County

Cross County, AR

5 ZIP codes  ·  5 cities  ·  Arkansas

👥16,538Population
💰$50,737Median HH Income▼ 34% below avg
🎂41.6Median Age
🏠$117,044Median Home Value▼ 58% below avg
🎓25.1%College Grads▼ 35% below avg
📊8.5%Unemployment▲ 74% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.2% Female 51.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 71.6%Hispanic: 2.3%Black: 19.6%Asian: 0.5%Other: 7.3%Race
White71.6%
Hispanic2.3%
Black19.6%
Asian0.5%
Other7.3%

Age Breakdown

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

Key Indicators

Median Age41.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.53
Below Poverty20.0% ▲ 100% above avg
College Grads25.1% ▼ 35% below avg
Unemployment8.5% ▲ 74% above avg
No HS Diploma134 (1.4%)
HS Graduate4,049 (42%)
Some College1,692 (17.6%)
Associates1,346 (14%)
Bachelors825 (8.6%)
Graduate Degree1,590 (16.5%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 42%Some College: 17.6%Associates: 14%Bachelors: 8.6%Graduate: 16.5%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad42.0%
Some College17.6%
Associates14.0%
Bachelors8.6%
Graduate16.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 66%Renter: 34%Tenure
Owner66.0%
Renter34.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
22%
$50k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$50,737 ▼ 34% below avg
Median Home Value$117,044 ▼ 58% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$793/mo
Total Housing Units7,569
Vacant Units1,094

Income Distribution

Under $25k
30%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
39%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
53%
About Cross County, AR

Cross County is located in Arkansas and encompasses 5 ZIP codes spanning 5 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 16,538 residents. With a median age of 41.59, it is a middle-aged county.

Cross County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $50,737 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 8.5%, significantly above the national average. The poverty rate of 20.0% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Cross County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $117,044 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $793. Homeownership rates are high at 66.0%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Cross County are primarily White (71.6%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 25.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Cross County, AR is a working-class area in Arkansas. The 5 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 Cross County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
72324 Cherry Valley 1,951 $37,031 $85,300 $874 7.6% 19.0%
72347 Hickory Ridge 877 $48,824 $59,000 $768 2.8% 9.5%
72373 Parkin 856 $27,198 $37,800 $580 14.8% 7.2%
72396 Wynne 12,854 $54,516 $131,100 $797 8.6% 28.3%