City

Dyess, AR

1 ZIP code  ·  Mississippi County  ·  Arkansas

👥490Population
💰$38,750Median HH Income▼ 49% below avg
🎂36.9Median Age
🏠$60,000Median Home Value▼ 78% below avg
🎓6.3%College Grads▼ 84% below avg
📊9.3%Unemployment▲ 90% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.7% Female 46.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 61.6%Hispanic: 16.3%Black: 20.6%Other: 1.4%Race
White61.6%
Hispanic16.3%
Black20.6%
Other1.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
17%
18–24
12%
25–44
28%
45–64
26%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.9 yrs
Avg HH Size3.25
Below Poverty49.8% ▲ 398% above avg
College Grads6.3% ▼ 84% below avg
Unemployment9.3% ▲ 90% above avg
No HS Diploma6 (2.2%)
HS Graduate76 (28.3%)
Some College111 (41.3%)
Associates59 (21.9%)
Bachelors12 (4.5%)
Graduate Degree5 (1.9%)

Education

No HS: 2.2%HS Grad: 28.3%Some College: 41.3%Associates: 21.9%Bachelors: 4.5%Graduate: 1.9%Edu
No HS2.2%
HS Grad28.3%
Some College41.3%
Associates21.9%
Bachelors4.5%
Graduate1.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.2%Renter: 25.8%Tenure
Owner74.2%
Renter25.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
48%
$50k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
5%
Over $500k
21%

Financials

Median HH Income$38,750 ▼ 49% below avg
Median Home Value$60,000 ▼ 78% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$708/mo
Total Housing Units276
Vacant Units125

Income Distribution

Under $25k
32%
$25k–$50k
33%
$50k–$75k
9%
$75k–$100k
18%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
46%
30–45 min
31%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
66%
About Dyess, AR

Dyess is a city in Arkansas, located in Mississippi County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 490 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.9 years.

Economically, Dyess is a lower-income community. The median household income of $38,750 is below the national average. Approximately 49.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.3%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Dyess is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $60,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $708 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Dyess is less-educated. 6.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is majority White (61.63%).

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

ZIP Codes in Dyess
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
72330 490 $38,750 $60,000 $708 9.3% 6.3% 74.2%