City

Evening Shade, AR

1 ZIP code  ·  Sharp County  ·  Arkansas

👥1,039Population
💰$32,299Median HH Income▼ 58% below avg
🎂56.0Median Age
🏠$107,600Median Home Value▼ 61% below avg
🎓19.5%College Grads▼ 50% below avg
📊1.5%Unemployment▼ 69% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.5% Female 46.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.9%Hispanic: 2.6%Other: 10.1%Race
White86.9%
Hispanic2.6%
Other10.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
12%
18–24
5%
25–44
13%
45–64
33%
65+
21%

Key Indicators

Median Age56.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.33
Below Poverty14.9% ▲ 49% above avg
College Grads19.5% ▼ 50% below avg
Unemployment1.5% ▼ 69% below avg
No HS Diploma110 (15.6%)
HS Graduate333 (47.3%)
Some College69 (9.8%)
Associates55 (7.8%)
Bachelors74 (10.5%)
Graduate Degree63 (8.9%)

Education

No HS: 15.6%HS Grad: 47.3%Some College: 9.8%Associates: 7.8%Bachelors: 10.5%Graduate: 8.9%Edu
No HS15.6%
HS Grad47.3%
Some College9.8%
Associates7.8%
Bachelors10.5%
Graduate8.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 91%Renter: 9%Tenure
Owner91.0%
Renter9.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
23%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$32,299 ▼ 58% below avg
Median Home Value$107,600 ▼ 61% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$624/mo
Total Housing Units722
Vacant Units277

Income Distribution

Under $25k
34%
$25k–$50k
31%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
0%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
42%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
56%
About Evening Shade, AR

Evening Shade is a city in Arkansas, located in Sharp County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,039 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 56 years.

Economically, Evening Shade is a lower-income community. The median household income of $32,299 is well below the national average. Approximately 14.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.5%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Evening Shade is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $107,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $624 per month. Homeownership is high at 91.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Evening Shade is less-educated. 19.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (86.91%).

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

ZIP Codes in Evening Shade
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
72532 1,039 $32,299 $107,600 $624 1.5% 19.5% 91.0%