City

Fifty Six, AR

1 ZIP code  ·  Stone County  ·  Arkansas

👥337Population
💰$51,654Median HH Income▼ 32% below avg
🎂50.8Median Age
🏠$186,800Median Home Value▼ 33% below avg
🎓40.0%College Grads≈ Avg
📊17.4%Unemployment▲ 255% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.0% Female 49.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 98.5%Asian: 0.3%Other: 1.2%Race
White98.5%
Asian0.3%
Other1.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
19%
18–24
1%
25–44
18%
45–64
23%
65+
26%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.57
Below Poverty12.2% ▲ 22% above avg
College Grads40.0% ≈ Avg
Unemployment17.4% ▲ 255% above avg
HS Graduate63 (28%)
Some College47 (20.9%)
Associates25 (11.1%)
Bachelors26 (11.6%)
Graduate Degree64 (28.4%)

Education

HS Grad: 28%Some College: 20.9%Associates: 11.1%Bachelors: 11.6%Graduate: 28.4%Edu
HS Grad28.0%
Some College20.9%
Associates11.1%
Bachelors11.6%
Graduate28.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71%Renter: 29%Tenure
Owner71.0%
Renter29.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
29%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
12%

Financials

Median HH Income$51,654 ▼ 32% below avg
Median Home Value$186,800 ▼ 33% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$925/mo
Total Housing Units175
Vacant Units44

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
42%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
16%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Walked
12%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
12%
15–30 min
67%
30–45 min
8%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
68%
About Fifty Six, AR

Fifty Six is a city in Arkansas, located in Stone County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 337 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50.8 years.

Economically, Fifty Six is a working-class community. The median household income of $51,654 is below the national average. Approximately 12.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 17.4%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Fifty Six is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $186,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $925 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Fifty Six is moderately educated. 40.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (98.52%).

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

ZIP Codes in Fifty Six
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
72533 337 $51,654 $186,800 $925 17.4% 40.0% 71.0%