County

Hempstead County, AR

8 ZIP codes  ·  7 cities  ·  Arkansas

👥17,902Population
💰$46,860Median HH Income▼ 39% below avg
🎂41.0Median Age
🏠$99,668Median Home Value▼ 64% below avg
🎓23.1%College Grads▼ 41% below avg
📊2.9%Unemployment▼ 41% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.3% Female 52.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 48.4%Hispanic: 17%Black: 32.9%Asian: 0.7%Other: 2.2%Race
White48.4%
Hispanic17.0%
Black32.9%
Asian0.7%
Other2.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
19%
18–24
7%
25–44
22%
45–64
25%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.59
Below Poverty19.1% ▲ 91% above avg
College Grads23.1% ▼ 41% below avg
Unemployment2.9% ▼ 41% below avg
No HS Diploma418 (3.9%)
HS Graduate4,479 (41.5%)
Some College1,529 (14.2%)
Associates1,902 (17.6%)
Bachelors874 (8.1%)
Graduate Degree1,598 (14.8%)

Education

No HS: 3.9%HS Grad: 41.5%Some College: 14.2%Associates: 17.6%Bachelors: 8.1%Graduate: 14.8%Edu
No HS3.9%
HS Grad41.5%
Some College14.2%
Associates17.6%
Bachelors8.1%
Graduate14.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 67.5%Renter: 32.6%Tenure
Owner67.5%
Renter32.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
20%
$50k–$100k
33%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$46,860 ▼ 39% below avg
Median Home Value$99,668 ▼ 64% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$780/mo
Total Housing Units8,873
Vacant Units2,014

Income Distribution

Under $25k
31%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
36%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
56%
About Hempstead County, AR

Hempstead County is located in Arkansas and encompasses 8 ZIP codes spanning 7 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 17,902 residents. With a median age of 41.02, it is a middle-aged county.

Hempstead County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $46,860 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 2.9%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 19.1% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Hempstead County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $99,668 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $779. Homeownership rates are high at 67.5%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Hempstead County are racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 48.4%. Educational attainment is less-educated — 23.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Hempstead County, AR is a working-class area in Arkansas. The 8 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 Hempstead County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
71825 Blevins 392 $70,588 $134,700 $813 5.1% 28.8%
71838 Fulton 1,244 $39,583 $102,100 $790 0.9% 7.5%
71801 Hope 14,907 $47,723 $98,200 $775 3.3% 25.0%
71847 Mc Caskill 341 $25,556 $114,700 — 0.0% 32.9%
71862 Washington 699 $38,504 — $849 0.0% 5.7%

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