City

Forrest City, AR

2 ZIP codes  ·  St. Francis County  ·  Arkansas

👥16,514Population
💰$39,045Median HH Income▼ 49% below avg
🎂37.4Median Age
🏠$92,700Median Home Value▼ 67% below avg
🎓22.6%College Grads▼ 42% below avg
📊7.7%Unemployment▲ 57% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 57.2% Female 42.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 32.5%Hispanic: 3.4%Black: 62.4%Asian: 0.1%Other: 0.7%Race
White32.5%
Hispanic3.4%
Black62.4%
Asian0.1%
Other0.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
15%
18–24
8%
25–44
32%
45–64
24%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.53
Below Poverty25.7% ▲ 157% above avg
College Grads22.6% ▼ 42% below avg
Unemployment7.7% ▲ 57% above avg
No HS Diploma179 (1.8%)
HS Graduate3,832 (37.7%)
Some College2,056 (20.2%)
Associates1,811 (17.8%)
Bachelors765 (7.5%)
Graduate Degree1,529 (15%)

Education

No HS: 1.8%HS Grad: 37.7%Some College: 20.2%Associates: 17.8%Bachelors: 7.5%Graduate: 15%Edu
No HS1.8%
HS Grad37.7%
Some College20.2%
Associates17.8%
Bachelors7.5%
Graduate15.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 47.8%Renter: 52.2%Tenure
Owner47.8%
Renter52.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
19%
$50k–$100k
35%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
0%

Financials

Median HH Income$39,045 ▼ 49% below avg
Median Home Value$92,700 ▼ 67% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$814/mo
Total Housing Units6,513
Vacant Units1,153

Income Distribution

Under $25k
37%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
55%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
53%
About Forrest City, AR

Forrest City is a city in Arkansas, located in St. Francis County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 16,514 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.4 years.

Economically, Forrest City is a lower-income community. The median household income of $39,045 is below the national average. Approximately 25.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.7%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Forrest City is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $92,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $814 per month.

The population of Forrest City is less-educated. 22.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority Black (62.4%).

Forrest City, AR offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Arkansas. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Forrest City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
72335 16,514 $39,045 $92,700 $814 7.7% 22.6% 47.8%

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