County

Lafayette County, AR

5 ZIP codes  ·  5 cities  ·  Arkansas

👥5,920Population
💰$34,308Median HH Income▼ 55% below avg
🎂48.3Median Age
🏠$69,124Median Home Value▼ 75% below avg
🎓21.1%College Grads▼ 46% below avg
📊8.5%Unemployment▲ 74% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.6% Female 48.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 54.3%Hispanic: 0.9%Black: 39.6%Asian: 3.5%Other: 5%Race
White54.3%
Hispanic0.9%
Black39.6%
Asian3.5%
Other5.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
14%
18–24
10%
25–44
18%
45–64
29%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.40
Below Poverty26.7% ▲ 167% above avg
College Grads21.1% ▼ 46% below avg
Unemployment8.5% ▲ 74% above avg
No HS Diploma157 (4.4%)
HS Graduate1,678 (47.1%)
Some College436 (12.3%)
Associates560 (15.7%)
Bachelors255 (7.2%)
Graduate Degree473 (13.3%)

Education

No HS: 4.4%HS Grad: 47.1%Some College: 12.3%Associates: 15.7%Bachelors: 7.2%Graduate: 13.3%Edu
No HS4.4%
HS Grad47.1%
Some College12.3%
Associates15.7%
Bachelors7.2%
Graduate13.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.9%Renter: 27.1%Tenure
Owner72.9%
Renter27.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
41%
$50k–$100k
32%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
8%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$34,308 ▼ 55% below avg
Median Home Value$69,124 ▼ 75% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$667/mo
Total Housing Units3,374
Vacant Units938

Income Distribution

Under $25k
43%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
33%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
25%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
55%
About Lafayette County, AR

Lafayette County is located in Arkansas and encompasses 5 ZIP codes spanning 5 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 5,920 residents. With a median age of 48.32, it is a mature county.

Lafayette County has a lower-income economic profile. The median household income of $34,307 is well below the national average. Unemployment stands at 8.5%, significantly above the national average. The poverty rate of 26.7% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Lafayette County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $69,124 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $667. Homeownership rates are high at 72.9%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Lafayette County are majority White (54.34%). Educational attainment is less-educated — 21.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Lafayette County, AR is a lower-income area in Arkansas. The 5 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 Lafayette County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
71826 Bradley 870 $33,750 $71,600 $525 7.7% 32.2%
71827 Buckner 819 $58,676 $49,400 — 0.0% 19.3%
71839 Garland City 543 $28,906 — $476 0.0% 30.2%
71845 Lewisville 1,722 $24,916 $73,400 $744 6.1% 10.2%
71860 Stamps 1,966 $34,122 $72,500 $716 16.9% 24.0%

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