City

Fountain Hill, AR

1 ZIP code  ·  Ashley County  ·  Arkansas

👥834Population
💰$55,313Median HH Income▼ 28% below avg
🎂32.1Median Age
🏠$175,800Median Home Value▼ 37% below avg
🎓24.0%College Grads▼ 38% below avg
📊7.7%Unemployment▲ 58% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 61.4% Female 38.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 80.7%Black: 8.8%Other: 10.6%Race
White80.7%
Black8.8%
Other10.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
10%
5–17
31%
18–24
3%
25–44
15%
45–64
18%
65+
15%

Key Indicators

Median Age32.1 yrs
Avg HH Size3.42
Below Poverty49.4% ▲ 394% above avg
College Grads24.0% ▼ 38% below avg
Unemployment7.7% ▲ 58% above avg
HS Graduate148 (35.9%)
Some College49 (11.9%)
Associates116 (28.2%)
Bachelors47 (11.4%)
Graduate Degree52 (12.6%)

Education

HS Grad: 35.9%Some College: 11.9%Associates: 28.2%Bachelors: 11.4%Graduate: 12.6%Edu
HS Grad35.9%
Some College11.9%
Associates28.2%
Bachelors11.4%
Graduate12.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 95.1%Renter: 4.9%Tenure
Owner95.1%
Renter4.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
28%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
26%
$200k–$300k
6%
Over $500k
19%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,313 ▼ 28% below avg
Median Home Value$175,800 ▼ 37% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units320
Vacant Units76

Income Distribution

Under $25k
41%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
30%
$100k–$150k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
78%
Walked
14%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
52%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
18%
1960s–1970s
6%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
51%
About Fountain Hill, AR

Fountain Hill is a city in Arkansas, located in Ashley County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 834 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 32.1 years.

Economically, Fountain Hill is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $55,313 is below the national average. Approximately 49.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.7%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Fountain Hill is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $175,800, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 95.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Fountain Hill is less-educated. 24.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (80.7%).

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

ZIP Codes in Fountain Hill
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
71642 834 $55,313 $175,800 7.7% 24.0% 95.1%