County

Jackson County, AR

9 ZIP codes  ·  9 cities  ·  Arkansas

👥14,902Population
💰$39,601Median HH Income▼ 48% below avg
🎂38.7Median Age
🏠$92,752Median Home Value▼ 67% below avg
🎓24.5%College Grads▼ 37% below avg
📊9.7%Unemployment▲ 98% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.4% Female 50.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 73.5%Hispanic: 3.7%Black: 17.2%Asian: 0.5%Other: 5.8%Race
White73.5%
Hispanic3.7%
Black17.2%
Asian0.5%
Other5.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
14%
18–24
9%
25–44
30%
45–64
23%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.34
Below Poverty18.5% ▲ 85% above avg
College Grads24.5% ▼ 37% below avg
Unemployment9.7% ▲ 98% above avg
No HS Diploma87 (1%)
HS Graduate3,489 (38.3%)
Some College1,873 (20.6%)
Associates1,430 (15.7%)
Bachelors819 (9%)
Graduate Degree1,408 (15.5%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 38.3%Some College: 20.6%Associates: 15.7%Bachelors: 9%Graduate: 15.5%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad38.3%
Some College20.6%
Associates15.7%
Bachelors9.0%
Graduate15.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 62.1%Renter: 37.9%Tenure
Owner62.1%
Renter37.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
23%
$50k–$100k
37%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$39,601 ▼ 48% below avg
Median Home Value$92,751 ▼ 67% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$663/mo
Total Housing Units6,228
Vacant Units836

Income Distribution

Under $25k
33%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
54%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
23%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
53%
About Jackson County, AR

Jackson County is located in Arkansas and encompasses 9 ZIP codes spanning 9 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 14,902 residents. With a median age of 38.73, it is a middle-aged county.

Jackson County has a lower-income economic profile. The median household income of $39,600 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 9.7%, significantly above the national average. The poverty rate of 18.5% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Jackson County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $92,751 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $662. Homeownership rates are high at 62.1%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Jackson County are primarily White (73.51%). Educational attainment is less-educated — 24.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Jackson County, AR is a lower-income area in Arkansas. The 9 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 Jackson County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
72005 Amagon 58 $33,125 0.0% 3.9%
72431 Grubbs 363 $75,625 4.2% 13.4%
72112 Newport 11,092 $36,563 $97,200 $663 10.9% 23.5%
72471 Swifton 1,339 $34,048 $69,600 $531 10.5% 35.0%
72473 Tuckerman 1,907 $51,875 $84,100 $753 3.7% 26.5%
72169 Tupelo 84 $99,375 $82,800 6.1% 4.8%