City

Cove, AR

1 ZIP code  ·  Polk County  ·  Arkansas

👥2,012Population
💰$40,167Median HH Income▼ 47% below avg
🎂39.1Median Age
🏠$109,600Median Home Value▼ 61% below avg
🎓18.6%College Grads▼ 52% below avg
📊15.8%Unemployment▲ 224% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.6% Female 50.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87.1%Hispanic: 1.8%Other: 6.7%Race
White87.1%
Hispanic1.8%
Other6.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
21%
18–24
8%
25–44
23%
45–64
25%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.74
Below Poverty36.5% ▲ 265% above avg
College Grads18.6% ▼ 52% below avg
Unemployment15.8% ▲ 224% above avg
No HS Diploma20 (1.8%)
HS Graduate486 (42.9%)
Some College132 (11.7%)
Associates283 (25%)
Bachelors73 (6.4%)
Graduate Degree138 (12.2%)

Education

No HS: 1.8%HS Grad: 42.9%Some College: 11.7%Associates: 25%Bachelors: 6.4%Graduate: 12.2%Edu
No HS1.8%
HS Grad42.9%
Some College11.7%
Associates25.0%
Bachelors6.4%
Graduate12.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.2%Renter: 27.8%Tenure
Owner72.2%
Renter27.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
22%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$40,167 ▼ 47% below avg
Median Home Value$109,600 ▼ 61% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$738/mo
Total Housing Units919
Vacant Units185

Income Distribution

Under $25k
32%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
43%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
53%
About Cove, AR

Cove is a city in Arkansas, located in Polk County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,012 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.1 years.

Economically, Cove is a working-class community. The median household income of $40,167 is below the national average. Approximately 36.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 15.8%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Cove is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $109,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $738 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Cove is less-educated. 18.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (87.13%).

Cove, AR offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Arkansas.

ZIP Codes in Cove
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
71937 2,012 $40,167 $109,600 $738 15.8% 18.6% 72.2%