City

Emmet, AR

1 ZIP code  ·  Nevada County  ·  Arkansas

👥1,127Population
💰$57,132Median HH Income▼ 25% below avg
🎂46.5Median Age
🏠$111,900Median Home Value▼ 60% below avg
🎓21.6%College Grads▼ 44% below avg
📊6.5%Unemployment▲ 32% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.5% Female 47.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 81.9%Hispanic: 1%Black: 14.4%Other: 2.8%Race
White81.9%
Hispanic1.0%
Black14.4%
Other2.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
15%
18–24
10%
25–44
20%
45–64
30%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.46
Below Poverty11.7% ▲ 17% above avg
College Grads21.6% ▼ 44% below avg
Unemployment6.5% ▲ 32% above avg
No HS Diploma3 (0.4%)
HS Graduate397 (52.9%)
Some College140 (18.6%)
Associates49 (6.5%)
Bachelors55 (7.3%)
Graduate Degree107 (14.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 52.9%Some College: 18.6%Associates: 6.5%Bachelors: 7.3%Graduate: 14.2%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad52.9%
Some College18.6%
Associates6.5%
Bachelors7.3%
Graduate14.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 90.9%Renter: 9.2%Tenure
Owner90.9%
Renter9.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
22%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$57,132 ▼ 25% below avg
Median Home Value$111,900 ▼ 60% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$575/mo
Total Housing Units602
Vacant Units143

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
98%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
41%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
59%
About Emmet, AR

Emmet is a city in Arkansas, located in Nevada County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,127 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.5 years.

Economically, Emmet is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $57,132 is below the national average. Approximately 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.5%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Emmet is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $111,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $575 per month. Homeownership is high at 90.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Emmet is less-educated. 21.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (81.9%).

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

ZIP Codes in Emmet
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
71835 1,127 $57,132 $111,900 $575 6.5% 21.6% 90.9%