County

Johnson County, AR

8 ZIP codes  ·  8 cities  ·  Arkansas

👥24,970Population
💰$43,873Median HH Income▼ 43% below avg
🎂39.6Median Age
🏠$135,613Median Home Value▼ 51% below avg
🎓27.0%College Grads▼ 30% below avg
📊5.0%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.6% Female 50.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 76.6%Hispanic: 14.8%Black: 1.7%Asian: 3.7%Other: 4.1%Race
White76.6%
Hispanic14.8%
Black1.7%
Asian3.7%
Other4.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
17%
18–24
9%
25–44
23%
45–64
27%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.49
Below Poverty19.1% ▲ 91% above avg
College Grads27.0% ▼ 30% below avg
Unemployment5.0% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma499 (3.4%)
HS Graduate5,647 (38.6%)
Some College2,870 (19.6%)
Associates1,661 (11.4%)
Bachelors990 (6.8%)
Graduate Degree2,967 (20.3%)

Education

No HS: 3.4%HS Grad: 38.6%Some College: 19.6%Associates: 11.4%Bachelors: 6.8%Graduate: 20.3%Edu
No HS3.4%
HS Grad38.6%
Some College19.6%
Associates11.4%
Bachelors6.8%
Graduate20.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.2%Renter: 29.8%Tenure
Owner70.2%
Renter29.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$43,873 ▼ 43% below avg
Median Home Value$135,612 ▼ 51% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$707/mo
Total Housing Units11,009
Vacant Units1,278

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
41%
15–30 min
41%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
55%
About Johnson County, AR

Johnson County is located in Arkansas and encompasses 8 ZIP codes spanning 8 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 24,970 residents. With a median age of 39.57, it is a middle-aged county.

Johnson County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $43,872 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 5.0%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 19.1% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Johnson County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $135,612 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $707. Homeownership rates are high at 70.2%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Johnson County are primarily White (76.56%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 27.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Johnson 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 Johnson County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
72830 Clarksville 15,962 $41,768 $150,000 $736 5.0% 27.6%
72832 Coal Hill 677 $24,440 $83,800 $490 7.5% 17.8%
72839 Hagarville 449 $49,250 $53,700 13.6% 30.3%
72840 Hartman 2,399 $41,278 $92,900 $660 5.7% 21.3%
72845 Knoxville 882 $58,011 $100,400 $683 2.6% 21.5%
72846 Lamar 3,874 $55,000 $135,500 $663 3.0% 27.8%
72852 Oark 145 $47,162 $118,600 12.5% 7.4%
72854 Ozone 582 $34,432 $98,900 6.3% 50.9%