County

Lincoln County, AR

4 ZIP codes  ·  4 cities  ·  Arkansas

👥12,647Population
💰$44,918Median HH Income▼ 41% below avg
🎂39.9Median Age
🏠$89,789Median Home Value▼ 68% below avg
🎓18.3%College Grads▼ 53% below avg
📊6.6%Unemployment▲ 36% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 63.3% Female 36.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 60.5%Hispanic: 5.2%Black: 30%Other: 4.1%Race
White60.5%
Hispanic5.2%
Black30.0%
Other4.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
12%
18–24
9%
25–44
34%
45–64
25%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.28
Below Poverty11.7% ▲ 17% above avg
College Grads18.3% ▼ 53% below avg
Unemployment6.6% ▲ 36% above avg
No HS Diploma80 (1%)
HS Graduate3,577 (44.2%)
Some College1,602 (19.8%)
Associates1,448 (17.9%)
Bachelors435 (5.4%)
Graduate Degree957 (11.8%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 44.2%Some College: 19.8%Associates: 17.9%Bachelors: 5.4%Graduate: 11.8%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad44.2%
Some College19.8%
Associates17.9%
Bachelors5.4%
Graduate11.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.8%Renter: 22.2%Tenure
Owner77.8%
Renter22.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
22%
$50k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$44,918 ▼ 41% below avg
Median Home Value$89,789 ▼ 68% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$607/mo
Total Housing Units4,262
Vacant Units878

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
32%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
57%
About Lincoln County, AR

Lincoln County is located in Arkansas and encompasses 4 ZIP codes spanning 4 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 12,647 residents. With a median age of 39.86, it is a middle-aged county.

Lincoln County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $44,917 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 6.6%, above the national average. The poverty rate of 11.7% is above the national average.

Housing in Lincoln County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $89,789 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $606. Homeownership rates are high at 77.8%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Lincoln County are majority White (60.5%). Educational attainment is less-educated — 18.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the national average.

Lincoln County, AR is a working-class area in Arkansas. The 4 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 Lincoln County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
71643 Gould 5,241 $31,728 $58,000 $387 14.2% 7.7%
71644 Grady 450 $72,601 $128,900 $658 2.1% 23.5%
71667 Star City 6,927 $53,099 $111,300 $770 1.3% 26.0%