City

Elaine, AR

1 ZIP code  ·  Phillips County  ·  Arkansas

👥264Population
💰$42,019Median HH Income▼ 45% below avg
🎂59.5Median Age
🏠$56,100Median Home Value▼ 80% below avg
🎓13.7%College Grads▼ 65% below avg
📊13.3%Unemployment▲ 172% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.9% Female 48.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 33.7%Hispanic: 3%Black: 61%Other: 2.3%Race
White33.7%
Hispanic3.0%
Black61.0%
Other2.3%

Age Breakdown

5–17
13%
18–24
2%
25–44
14%
45–64
34%
65+
16%

Key Indicators

Median Age59.5 yrs
Avg HH Size1.82
Below Poverty25.4% ▲ 154% above avg
College Grads13.7% ▼ 65% below avg
Unemployment13.3% ▲ 172% above avg
HS Graduate96 (54.9%)
Some College28 (16%)
Associates27 (15.4%)
Bachelors12 (6.9%)
Graduate Degree12 (6.9%)

Education

HS Grad: 54.9%Some College: 16%Associates: 15.4%Bachelors: 6.9%Graduate: 6.9%Edu
HS Grad54.9%
Some College16.0%
Associates15.4%
Bachelors6.9%
Graduate6.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 66.9%Renter: 33.1%Tenure
Owner66.9%
Renter33.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
30%
$50k–$100k
57%
$100k–$150k
13%

Financials

Median HH Income$42,019 ▼ 45% below avg
Median Home Value$56,100 ▼ 80% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$398/mo
Total Housing Units177
Vacant Units32

Income Distribution

Under $25k
39%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
13%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
57%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
29%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
60%
About Elaine, AR

Elaine is a city in Arkansas, located in Phillips County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 264 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 59.5 years.

Economically, Elaine is a working-class community. The median household income of $42,019 is below the national average. Approximately 25.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 13.3%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Elaine is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $56,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $398 per month. Homeownership is high at 66.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Elaine is less-educated. 13.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is majority Black (60.98%).

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

ZIP Codes in Elaine
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
72333 264 $42,019 $56,100 $398 13.3% 13.7% 66.9%