City

Donaldson, AR

1 ZIP code  ·  Hot Spring County  ·  Arkansas

👥2,240Population
💰$78,929Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂43.5Median Age
🏠$157,600Median Home Value▼ 43% below avg
🎓26.8%College Grads▼ 31% below avg
📊2.3%Unemployment▼ 53% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.1% Female 48.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.5%Hispanic: 2%Asian: 0%Other: 1.3%Race
White96.5%
Hispanic2.0%
Asian0.0%
Other1.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
13%
18–24
9%
25–44
30%
45–64
27%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.75
Below Poverty16.0% ▲ 60% above avg
College Grads26.8% ▼ 31% below avg
Unemployment2.3% ▼ 53% below avg
No HS Diploma4 (0.2%)
HS Graduate706 (42.4%)
Some College190 (11.4%)
Associates320 (19.2%)
Bachelors171 (10.3%)
Graduate Degree275 (16.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 42.4%Some College: 11.4%Associates: 19.2%Bachelors: 10.3%Graduate: 16.5%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad42.4%
Some College11.4%
Associates19.2%
Bachelors10.3%
Graduate16.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.7%Renter: 16.3%Tenure
Owner83.7%
Renter16.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$78,929 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$157,600 ▼ 43% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$912/mo
Total Housing Units949
Vacant Units135

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
15%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
56%
About Donaldson, AR

Donaldson is a city in Arkansas, located in Hot Spring County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,240 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.5 years.

Economically, Donaldson is a middle-income community. The median household income of $78,929 is near the national average. Approximately 16.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Donaldson is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $157,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $912 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Donaldson is moderately educated. 26.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (96.52%).

Donaldson, AR offers residents above-average earning potential within Arkansas.

ZIP Codes in Donaldson
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
71941 2,240 $78,929 $157,600 $912 2.3% 26.8% 83.7%