County

Yell County, AR

11 ZIP codes  ·  11 cities  ·  Arkansas

👥20,681Population
💰$60,166Median HH Income▼ 21% below avg
🎂40.3Median Age
🏠$127,758Median Home Value▼ 54% below avg
🎓25.0%College Grads▼ 36% below avg
📊3.4%Unemployment▼ 31% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.9% Female 49.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 74.2%Hispanic: 20.9%Black: 1.8%Asian: 1.9%Other: 1.9%Race
White74.2%
Hispanic20.9%
Black1.8%
Asian1.9%
Other1.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
18%
18–24
8%
25–44
23%
45–64
27%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.50
Below Poverty13.0% ▲ 30% above avg
College Grads25.0% ▼ 36% below avg
Unemployment3.4% ▼ 31% below avg
No HS Diploma302 (2.5%)
HS Graduate4,582 (38.1%)
Some College2,185 (18.2%)
Associates1,961 (16.3%)
Bachelors1,036 (8.6%)
Graduate Degree1,945 (16.2%)

Education

No HS: 2.5%HS Grad: 38.1%Some College: 18.2%Associates: 16.3%Bachelors: 8.6%Graduate: 16.2%Edu
No HS2.5%
HS Grad38.1%
Some College18.2%
Associates16.3%
Bachelors8.6%
Graduate16.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 67.9%Renter: 32.1%Tenure
Owner67.9%
Renter32.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$60,166 ▼ 21% below avg
Median Home Value$127,757 ▼ 54% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$711/mo
Total Housing Units9,600
Vacant Units1,370

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
35%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
56%
About Yell County, AR

Yell County is located in Arkansas and encompasses 11 ZIP codes spanning 11 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 20,681 residents. With a median age of 40.29, it is a middle-aged county.

Yell County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $60,165 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.4%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 13.0% is above the national average.

Housing in Yell County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $127,757 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $710. Homeownership rates are high at 67.9%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Yell County are primarily White (74.2%). Educational attainment is less-educated — 25.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Yell County, AR is a solidly middle-class area in Arkansas. The 11 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 Yell County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
72824 Belleville 2,085 $67,440 $113,100 $726 6.5% 25.4%
72827 Bluffton 86 $17,083 $9,999 0.0% 10.3%
72833 Danville 3,432 $60,802 $113,300 $578 4.5% 28.6%
72834 Dardanelle 9,908 $63,191 $148,300 $836 2.8% 29.1%
72838 Gravelly 235 $84,167 $108,900 0.0% 28.4%
72842 Havana 1,000 $48,611 $110,600 $745 2.0% 15.6%
72853 Ola 2,460 $47,527 $99,500 $509 2.7% 11.9%
72857 Plainview 1,138 $50,938 $112,500 $397 3.7% 20.7%
72860 Rover 259 $75,179 $109,400 0.0% 6.8%