County

Nevada County, AR

6 ZIP codes  ·  6 cities  ·  Arkansas

👥8,527Population
💰$45,384Median HH Income▼ 41% below avg
🎂40.4Median Age
🏠$82,726Median Home Value▼ 70% below avg
🎓23.8%College Grads▼ 39% below avg
📊8.8%Unemployment▲ 80% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.3% Female 51.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 63.4%Hispanic: 6.7%Black: 27.8%Other: 2%Race
White63.4%
Hispanic6.7%
Black27.8%
Other2.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
18%
18–24
9%
25–44
21%
45–64
26%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.50
Below Poverty25.2% ▲ 152% above avg
College Grads23.8% ▼ 39% below avg
Unemployment8.8% ▲ 80% above avg
No HS Diploma94 (1.7%)
HS Graduate2,376 (44.1%)
Some College838 (15.6%)
Associates816 (15.1%)
Bachelors542 (10.1%)
Graduate Degree722 (13.4%)

Education

No HS: 1.7%HS Grad: 44.1%Some College: 15.6%Associates: 15.1%Bachelors: 10.1%Graduate: 13.4%Edu
No HS1.7%
HS Grad44.1%
Some College15.6%
Associates15.1%
Bachelors10.1%
Graduate13.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 64%Renter: 36.1%Tenure
Owner64.0%
Renter36.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
32%
$50k–$100k
33%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
6%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$45,384 ▼ 41% below avg
Median Home Value$82,726 ▼ 70% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$774/mo
Total Housing Units4,157
Vacant Units781

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
32%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
98%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
56%
About Nevada County, AR

Nevada County is located in Arkansas and encompasses 6 ZIP codes spanning 6 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 8,527 residents. With a median age of 40.42, it is a middle-aged county.

Nevada County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $45,383 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 8.8%, significantly above the national average. The poverty rate of 25.2% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Nevada County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $82,726 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $774. Homeownership rates are high at 64.0%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Nevada County are majority White (63.39%). Educational attainment is less-educated — 23.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Nevada 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 Nevada County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
71722 Bluff City 64 $46,250 $12,300 — 0.0% 40.0%
71835 Emmet 1,127 $57,132 $111,900 $575 6.5% 21.6%
71857 Prescott 5,569 $40,423 $92,200 $853 8.4% 27.1%
71858 Rosston 1,686 $52,981 $38,100 $647 12.3% 14.1%
71864 Willisville 81 $64,167 $9,999 — 0.0% 16.1%

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