City

Egypt, AR

1 ZIP code  ·  Craighead County  ·  Arkansas

👥50Population
💰$33,500Median HH Income▼ 56% below avg
🎂46.7Median Age
🏠$68,800Median Home Value▼ 75% below avg
🎓33.3%College Grads▼ 14% below avg
📊10.0%Unemployment▲ 104% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.0% Female 46.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96%Other: 4%Race
White96.0%
Other4.0%

Age Breakdown

5–17
16%
18–24
4%
25–44
22%
45–64
32%
65+
18%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.50
Below Poverty20.0% ▲ 100% above avg
College Grads33.3% ▼ 14% below avg
Unemployment10.0% ▲ 104% above avg
HS Graduate4 (12.1%)
Some College7 (21.2%)
Associates11 (33.3%)
Bachelors2 (6.1%)
Graduate Degree9 (27.3%)

Education

HS Grad: 12.1%Some College: 21.2%Associates: 33.3%Bachelors: 6.1%Graduate: 27.3%Edu
HS Grad12.1%
Some College21.2%
Associates33.3%
Bachelors6.1%
Graduate27.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75%Renter: 25%Tenure
Owner75.0%
Renter25.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
27%
$50k–$100k
67%
$300k–$500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$33,500 ▼ 56% below avg
Median Home Value$68,800 ▼ 75% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units32
Vacant Units12

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
50%
$50k–$75k
5%
$75k–$100k
5%
$150k–$200k
20%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
78%
Work From Home
22%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
7%
15–30 min
71%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
27%
1960s–1970s
3%
1980s–1990s
3%
2000+
67%
About Egypt, AR

Egypt is a city in Arkansas, located in Craighead County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 50 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.7 years.

Economically, Egypt is a lower-income community. The median household income of $33,500 is well below the national average. Approximately 20.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 10.0%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Egypt is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $68,800, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 75.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Egypt is moderately educated. 33.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (96%).

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

ZIP Codes in Egypt
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
72427 50 $33,500 $68,800 10.0% 33.3% 75.0%