City

El Dorado, AR

2 ZIP codes  ·  Union County  ·  Arkansas

👥29,187Population
💰$50,845Median HH Income▼ 33% below avg
🎂39.8Median Age
🏠$123,200Median Home Value▼ 56% below avg
🎓30.3%College Grads▼ 22% below avg
📊4.6%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.0% Female 51.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 58.4%Hispanic: 5.5%Black: 32.3%Asian: 1.1%Other: 2.6%Race
White58.4%
Hispanic5.5%
Black32.3%
Asian1.1%
Other2.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
9%
25–44
25%
45–64
24%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.50
Below Poverty20.2% ▲ 102% above avg
College Grads30.3% ▼ 22% below avg
Unemployment4.6% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma164 (0.9%)
HS Graduate7,233 (40.1%)
Some College2,314 (12.8%)
Associates2,859 (15.9%)
Bachelors1,781 (9.9%)
Graduate Degree3,685 (20.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 40.1%Some College: 12.8%Associates: 15.9%Bachelors: 9.9%Graduate: 20.4%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad40.1%
Some College12.8%
Associates15.9%
Bachelors9.9%
Graduate20.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 69.2%Renter: 30.8%Tenure
Owner69.2%
Renter30.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
16%
$50k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$50,845 ▼ 33% below avg
Median Home Value$123,200 ▼ 56% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$833/mo
Total Housing Units13,774
Vacant Units2,325

Income Distribution

Under $25k
28%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
49%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
55%
About El Dorado, AR

El Dorado is a city in Arkansas, located in Union County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 29,187 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.8 years.

Economically, El Dorado is a working-class community. The median household income of $50,845 is below the national average. Approximately 20.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.6%, near the national average.

The real estate market in El Dorado is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $123,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $833 per month. Homeownership is high at 69.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of El Dorado is moderately educated. 30.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (58.4%).

El Dorado, AR offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Arkansas. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in El Dorado
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
71730 29,187 $50,845 $123,200 $833 4.6% 30.3% 69.2%