City

Fairfield Bay, AR

1 ZIP code  ·  Van Buren County  ·  Arkansas

👥2,264Population
💰$54,508Median HH Income▼ 29% below avg
🎂68.5Median Age
🏠$157,500Median Home Value▼ 44% below avg
🎓43.1%College Grads▲ 11% above avg
📊1.7%Unemployment▼ 65% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 44.3% Female 55.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87.5%Hispanic: 6.1%Black: 0.9%Asian: 2%Other: 3.4%Race
White87.5%
Hispanic6.1%
Black0.9%
Asian2.0%
Other3.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
3%
18–24
3%
25–44
10%
45–64
22%
65+
22%

Key Indicators

Median Age68.5 yrs
Avg HH Size1.58
Below Poverty9.4% ≈ Avg
College Grads43.1% ▲ 11% above avg
Unemployment1.7% ▼ 65% below avg
No HS Diploma9 (0.5%)
HS Graduate539 (27%)
Some College287 (14.4%)
Associates300 (15%)
Bachelors210 (10.5%)
Graduate Degree650 (32.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 27%Some College: 14.4%Associates: 15%Bachelors: 10.5%Graduate: 32.6%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad27.0%
Some College14.4%
Associates15.0%
Bachelors10.5%
Graduate32.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87.1%Renter: 12.9%Tenure
Owner87.1%
Renter12.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
17%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
36%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$54,508 ▼ 29% below avg
Median Home Value$157,500 ▼ 44% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$888/mo
Total Housing Units2,090
Vacant Units677

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
27%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
48%
15–30 min
19%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
28%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
50%
About Fairfield Bay, AR

Fairfield Bay is a city in Arkansas, located in Van Buren County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,264 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 68.5 years.

Economically, Fairfield Bay is a working-class community. The median household income of $54,508 is below the national average. Approximately 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.7%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Fairfield Bay is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $157,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $888 per month. Homeownership is high at 87.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Fairfield Bay is well-educated. 43.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (87.5%).

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

ZIP Codes in Fairfield Bay
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
72088 2,264 $54,508 $157,500 $888 1.7% 43.1% 87.1%