County

Little River County, AR

6 ZIP codes  ·  6 cities  ·  Arkansas

👥11,959Population
💰$50,840Median HH Income▼ 33% below avg
🎂42.2Median Age
🏠$113,616Median Home Value▼ 59% below avg
🎓26.4%College Grads▼ 32% below avg
📊9.0%Unemployment▲ 85% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.8% Female 53.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 71.9%Hispanic: 3.9%Black: 19.7%Asian: 0.2%Other: 3.7%Race
White71.9%
Hispanic3.9%
Black19.7%
Asian0.2%
Other3.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
7%
25–44
24%
45–64
25%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.48
Below Poverty16.1% ▲ 61% above avg
College Grads26.4% ▼ 32% below avg
Unemployment9.0% ▲ 85% above avg
No HS Diploma82 (1%)
HS Graduate3,150 (40.1%)
Some College1,163 (14.8%)
Associates1,383 (17.6%)
Bachelors622 (7.9%)
Graduate Degree1,447 (18.4%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 40.1%Some College: 14.8%Associates: 17.6%Bachelors: 7.9%Graduate: 18.4%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad40.1%
Some College14.8%
Associates17.6%
Bachelors7.9%
Graduate18.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.4%Renter: 19.6%Tenure
Owner80.4%
Renter19.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
16%
$50k–$100k
28%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$50,840 ▼ 33% below avg
Median Home Value$113,615 ▼ 59% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$767/mo
Total Housing Units6,071
Vacant Units1,281

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
30%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
55%
About Little River County, AR

Little River County is located in Arkansas and encompasses 6 ZIP codes spanning 6 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 11,959 residents. With a median age of 42.21, it is a middle-aged county.

Little River County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $50,840 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 9.0%, significantly above the national average. The poverty rate of 16.1% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Little River County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $113,615 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $766. Homeownership rates are high at 80.4%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Little River County are primarily White (71.88%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 26.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Little River County, AR is a working-class area in Arkansas. The 6 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 Little River County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
71820 Alleene 57 $64,286 $162,500 14.3% 17.3%
71822 Ashdown 7,830 $49,851 $120,300 $837 9.2% 27.0%
71836 Foreman 3,327 $54,192 $101,900 $588 8.5% 26.6%
71853 Ogden 225 $32,292 $46,300 $800 0.0% 11.1%