County

Ouachita County, AR

6 ZIP codes  ·  5 cities  ·  Arkansas

👥23,145Population
💰$50,266Median HH Income▼ 34% below avg
🎂42.3Median Age
🏠$101,390Median Home Value▼ 64% below avg
🎓24.4%College Grads▼ 37% below avg
📊4.6%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.1% Female 50.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 54%Hispanic: 4.6%Black: 39.5%Asian: 0.3%Other: 1.9%Race
White54.0%
Hispanic4.6%
Black39.5%
Asian0.3%
Other1.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
17%
18–24
8%
25–44
22%
45–64
27%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.61
Below Poverty17.9% ▲ 79% above avg
College Grads24.4% ▼ 37% below avg
Unemployment4.6% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma53 (0.4%)
HS Graduate6,426 (43.7%)
Some College1,960 (13.3%)
Associates2,685 (18.3%)
Bachelors1,164 (7.9%)
Graduate Degree2,403 (16.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 43.7%Some College: 13.3%Associates: 18.3%Bachelors: 7.9%Graduate: 16.4%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad43.7%
Some College13.3%
Associates18.3%
Bachelors7.9%
Graduate16.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.5%Renter: 28.5%Tenure
Owner71.5%
Renter28.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
19%
$50k–$100k
31%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$50,266 ▼ 34% below avg
Median Home Value$101,389 ▼ 64% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$703/mo
Total Housing Units12,046
Vacant Units3,322

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
38%
15–30 min
41%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
56%
About Ouachita County, AR

Ouachita County is located in Arkansas and encompasses 6 ZIP codes spanning 5 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 23,145 residents. With a median age of 42.32, it is a middle-aged county.

Ouachita County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $50,265 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.6%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 17.9% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Ouachita County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $101,389 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $702. Homeownership rates are high at 71.5%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Ouachita County are majority White (54.01%). Educational attainment is less-educated — 24.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Ouachita 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 Ouachita County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
71720 Bearden 2,306 $52,500 $95,000 $728 0.0% 20.7%
71701 Camden 17,883 $52,153 $106,500 $728 5.3% 25.9%
71726 Chidester 1,011 $28,663 $76,300 $553 5.2% 17.6%
71764 Stephens 1,405 $38,125 $63,000 $416 3.6% 12.8%

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