City

Fordyce, AR

1 ZIP code  ·  Dallas County  ·  Arkansas

👥4,424Population
💰$43,299Median HH Income▼ 43% below avg
🎂42.5Median Age
🏠$101,600Median Home Value▼ 64% below avg
🎓18.2%College Grads▼ 53% below avg
📊11.7%Unemployment▲ 138% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.9% Female 52.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 40.8%Hispanic: 1.8%Black: 54.4%Other: 3%Race
White40.8%
Hispanic1.8%
Black54.4%
Other3.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
18%
18–24
9%
25–44
21%
45–64
22%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.41
Below Poverty11.9% ▲ 19% above avg
College Grads18.2% ▼ 53% below avg
Unemployment11.7% ▲ 138% above avg
No HS Diploma7 (0.2%)
HS Graduate1,534 (53.8%)
Some College240 (8.4%)
Associates554 (19.4%)
Bachelors237 (8.3%)
Graduate Degree281 (9.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 53.8%Some College: 8.4%Associates: 19.4%Bachelors: 8.3%Graduate: 9.8%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad53.8%
Some College8.4%
Associates19.4%
Bachelors8.3%
Graduate9.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 68.4%Renter: 31.7%Tenure
Owner68.4%
Renter31.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
19%
$50k–$100k
30%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
7%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$43,299 ▼ 43% below avg
Median Home Value$101,600 ▼ 64% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$644/mo
Total Housing Units2,340
Vacant Units653

Income Distribution

Under $25k
28%
$25k–$50k
26%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
0%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
0%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
61%
15–30 min
11%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
26%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
52%
About Fordyce, AR

Fordyce is a city in Arkansas, located in Dallas County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,424 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.5 years.

Economically, Fordyce is a working-class community. The median household income of $43,299 is below the national average. Approximately 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 11.7%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Fordyce is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $101,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $644 per month. Homeownership is high at 68.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Fordyce is less-educated. 18.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is majority Black (54.39%).

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

ZIP Codes in Fordyce
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
71742 4,424 $43,299 $101,600 $644 11.7% 18.2% 68.4%