City

Delight, AR

1 ZIP code  ·  Pike County  ·  Arkansas

👥1,219Population
💰$52,944Median HH Income▼ 31% below avg
🎂52.5Median Age
🏠$98,700Median Home Value▼ 65% below avg
🎓24.9%College Grads▼ 36% below avg
📊2.0%Unemployment▼ 59% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.8% Female 50.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 83.4%Hispanic: 0.4%Black: 5.3%Other: 10.8%Race
White83.4%
Hispanic0.4%
Black5.3%
Other10.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
9%
18–24
8%
25–44
16%
45–64
35%
65+
16%

Key Indicators

Median Age52.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.07
Below Poverty14.3% ▲ 43% above avg
College Grads24.9% ▼ 36% below avg
Unemployment2.0% ▼ 59% below avg
No HS Diploma3 (0.3%)
HS Graduate360 (39.6%)
Some College195 (21.5%)
Associates124 (13.7%)
Bachelors81 (8.9%)
Graduate Degree145 (16%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 39.6%Some College: 21.5%Associates: 13.7%Bachelors: 8.9%Graduate: 16%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad39.6%
Some College21.5%
Associates13.7%
Bachelors8.9%
Graduate16.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87.6%Renter: 12.4%Tenure
Owner87.6%
Renter12.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
25%
$50k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$52,944 ▼ 31% below avg
Median Home Value$98,700 ▼ 65% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$606/mo
Total Housing Units741
Vacant Units153

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
26%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Public Transit
3%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
26%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
64%
About Delight, AR

Delight is a city in Arkansas, located in Pike County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,219 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 52.5 years.

Economically, Delight is a working-class community. The median household income of $52,944 is below the national average. Approximately 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.0%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Delight is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $98,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $606 per month. Homeownership is high at 87.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Delight is less-educated. 24.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (83.35%).

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

ZIP Codes in Delight
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
71940 1,219 $52,944 $98,700 $606 2.0% 24.9% 87.6%