Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.5 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.58 |
| Below Poverty | 12.5% ▲ 25% above avg |
| College Grads | 33.0% ▼ 15% below avg |
| Unemployment | 3.7% ▼ 25% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 499 (1.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 13,395 (33.6%) |
| Some College | 6,236 (15.7%) |
| Associates | 6,630 (16.6%) |
| Bachelors | 3,397 (8.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 9,685 (24.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $69,592 ▼ 9% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $189,069 ▼ 32% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $884/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 25,452 |
| Vacant Units | 2,523 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Hot Spring County is located in Arkansas and encompasses 7 ZIP codes spanning 7 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 61,464 residents. With a median age of 40.51, it is a middle-aged county.
Hot Spring County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $69,591 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.7%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 12.5% is above the national average.
Housing in Hot Spring County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $189,069 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $884. Homeownership rates are high at 74.6%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Hot Spring County are primarily White (82%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 33.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Hot Spring County, AR is a solidly middle-class area in Arkansas. The 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72019 | Benton | 30,030 | $86,025 | $248,700 | $985 | 3.4% | 41.5% |
| 71929 | Bismarck | 4,673 | $54,485 | $196,100 | $857 | 4.6% | 21.6% |
| 71933 | Bonnerdale | 1,162 | $47,500 | $122,900 | $647 | 10.8% | 27.2% |
| 71941 | Donaldson | 2,240 | $78,929 | $157,600 | $912 | 2.3% | 26.8% |
| 71942 | Friendship | 137 | $85,461 | $119,300 | — | 0.0% | 3.9% |
| 72104 | Malvern | 23,222 | $51,492 | $117,300 | $768 | 3.6% | 25.4% |