Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 38.2 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.48 |
| Below Poverty | 9.3% ▼ 8% below avg |
| College Grads | 38.2% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 3.6% ▼ 27% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 255 (0.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 10,808 (31.6%) |
| Some College | 4,802 (14%) |
| Associates | 5,326 (15.6%) |
| Bachelors | 3,531 (10.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 9,497 (27.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $74,436 ≈ Avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $188,314 ▼ 32% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $984/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 22,452 |
| Vacant Units | 1,284 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Saline County is located in Arkansas and encompasses 8 ZIP codes spanning 5 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 53,680 residents. With a median age of 38.24, it is a middle-aged county.
Saline County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $74,435 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.6%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 9.3% is near the national average.
Housing in Saline County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $188,314 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $984. Homeownership rates are high at 70.8%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Saline County are primarily White (78.84%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 38.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Saline County, AR is a solidly middle-class area in Arkansas. The 8 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 | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72011 | Bauxite | 4,635 | $88,636 | $185,800 | $904 | 3.1% | 30.1% |
| 72015 | Benton | 27,902 | $64,550 | $169,200 | $1,013 | 4.2% | 33.2% |
| 72022 | Bryant | 18,350 | $84,471 | $221,200 | $987 | 2.7% | 49.1% |
| 72167 | Traskwood | 1,567 | $90,938 | $139,600 | $682 | 1.4% | 29.8% |