County

Dallas County, AR

4 ZIP codes  ·  4 cities  ·  Arkansas

👥6,309Population
💰$47,855Median HH Income▼ 37% below avg
🎂45.4Median Age
🏠$97,817Median Home Value▼ 65% below avg
🎓20.5%College Grads▼ 47% below avg
📊9.5%Unemployment▲ 94% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.3% Female 49.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 50.8%Hispanic: 1.6%Black: 45%Asian: 0.3%Other: 2.6%Race
White50.8%
Hispanic1.6%
Black45.0%
Asian0.3%
Other2.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
7%
25–44
22%
45–64
25%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.47
Below Poverty11.9% ▲ 19% above avg
College Grads20.5% ▼ 47% below avg
Unemployment9.5% ▲ 94% above avg
No HS Diploma25 (0.6%)
HS Graduate2,272 (53.2%)
Some College333 (7.8%)
Associates760 (17.8%)
Bachelors397 (9.3%)
Graduate Degree485 (11.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 53.2%Some College: 7.8%Associates: 17.8%Bachelors: 9.3%Graduate: 11.4%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad53.2%
Some College7.8%
Associates17.8%
Bachelors9.3%
Graduate11.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.1%Renter: 28.9%Tenure
Owner71.1%
Renter28.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
22%
$50k–$100k
28%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$47,855 ▼ 37% below avg
Median Home Value$97,817 ▼ 65% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$608/mo
Total Housing Units3,505
Vacant Units1,087

Income Distribution

Under $25k
29%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
55%
15–30 min
14%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
23%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
54%
About Dallas County, AR

Dallas County is located in Arkansas and encompasses 4 ZIP codes spanning 4 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 6,309 residents. With a median age of 45.37, it is a mature county.

Dallas County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $47,855 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 9.5%, significantly above the national average. The poverty rate of 11.9% is above the national average.

Housing in Dallas County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $97,817 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $607. Homeownership rates are high at 71.1%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Dallas County are majority White (50.8%). Educational attainment is less-educated — 20.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Dallas County, AR is a working-class area in Arkansas. The 4 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 Dallas County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
71725 Carthage 253 $31,250 $89,200 $405 19.1% 10.4%
71742 Fordyce 4,424 $43,299 $101,600 $644 11.7% 18.2%
71748 Ivan 89 $125,438 $258,800 0.0% 61.3%
71763 Sparkman 1,543 $59,167 $79,100 $538 2.3% 26.7%