Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 47.4 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.23 |
| Below Poverty | 15.5% ▲ 55% above avg |
| College Grads | 38.6% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 5.6% ▲ 15% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 714 (1%) |
| HS Graduate | 21,794 (29.1%) |
| Some College | 10,590 (14.1%) |
| Associates | 12,772 (17%) |
| Bachelors | 7,938 (10.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 21,143 (28.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $57,825 ▼ 24% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $187,669 ▼ 33% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $971/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 57,445 |
| Vacant Units | 9,248 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Garland County is located in Arkansas and encompasses 12 ZIP codes spanning 7 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 108,405 residents. With a median age of 47.4, it is a mature county.
Garland County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $57,824 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 5.6%, above the national average. The poverty rate of 15.5% is above the national average.
Housing in Garland County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $187,669 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $970. Homeownership rates are high at 71.2%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Garland County are primarily White (80.85%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 38.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Garland County, AR is a solidly middle-class area in Arkansas. The 12 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 | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71901 | Hot Springs National Park | 29,719 | $52,410 | $173,400 | $797 | 6.1% | 37.8% |
| 71913 | Hot Springs National Park | 46,853 | $55,367 | $179,200 | $970 | 4.7% | 38.8% |
| 71909 | Hot Springs Village | 18,427 | $69,171 | $255,600 | $1,143 | 4.5% | 43.5% |
| 71949 | Jessieville | 1,075 | $44,732 | $131,300 | — | 0.0% | 25.6% |
| 72087 | Lonsdale | 1,588 | $45,893 | $161,400 | $921 | 0.0% | 26.0% |
| 71956 | Mountain Pine | 1,274 | $46,458 | $60,000 | $609 | 1.6% | 11.3% |
| 71964 | Pearcy | 4,891 | $64,550 | $165,900 | $1,421 | 6.8% | 38.1% |
| 71968 | Royal | 4,578 | $75,651 | $174,700 | $1,049 | 19.4% | 36.3% |