City

Damascus, AR

1 ZIP code  ·  Faulkner County  ·  Arkansas

👥1,977Population
💰$59,018Median HH Income▼ 23% below avg
🎂47.6Median Age
🏠$147,200Median Home Value▼ 47% below avg
🎓21.1%College Grads▼ 46% below avg
📊1.1%Unemployment▼ 77% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.0% Female 46.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 81.6%Hispanic: 0.9%Black: 10.5%Other: 7%Race
White81.6%
Hispanic0.9%
Black10.5%
Other7.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
14%
18–24
4%
25–44
21%
45–64
31%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.49
Below Poverty21.2% ▲ 112% above avg
College Grads21.1% ▼ 46% below avg
Unemployment1.1% ▼ 77% below avg
No HS Diploma16 (1.1%)
HS Graduate739 (52.3%)
Some College206 (14.6%)
Associates153 (10.8%)
Bachelors58 (4.1%)
Graduate Degree240 (17%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 52.3%Some College: 14.6%Associates: 10.8%Bachelors: 4.1%Graduate: 17%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad52.3%
Some College14.6%
Associates10.8%
Bachelors4.1%
Graduate17.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.7%Renter: 17.3%Tenure
Owner82.7%
Renter17.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
27%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$59,018 ▼ 23% below avg
Median Home Value$147,200 ▼ 47% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$974/mo
Total Housing Units944
Vacant Units151

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
15%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
25%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
59%
About Damascus, AR

Damascus is a city in Arkansas, located in Faulkner County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,977 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.6 years.

Economically, Damascus is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $59,018 is below the national average. Approximately 21.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.1%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Damascus is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $147,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $974 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Damascus is less-educated. 21.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (81.64%).

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

ZIP Codes in Damascus
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
72039 1,977 $59,018 $147,200 $974 1.1% 21.1% 82.7%