City

Gillham, AR

1 ZIP code  ·  Sevier County  ·  Arkansas

👥655Population
💰$36,250Median HH Income▼ 52% below avg
🎂44.7Median Age
🏠$53,800Median Home Value▼ 81% below avg
🎓11.6%College Grads▼ 70% below avg
📊8.1%Unemployment▲ 65% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.0% Female 55.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.9%Hispanic: 3.7%Other: 3.7%Race
White91.9%
Hispanic3.7%
Other3.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
18%
18–24
7%
25–44
20%
45–64
31%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.41
Below Poverty28.4% ▲ 184% above avg
College Grads11.6% ▼ 70% below avg
Unemployment8.1% ▲ 65% above avg
HS Graduate237 (53.9%)
Some College53 (12%)
Associates99 (22.5%)
Bachelors23 (5.2%)
Graduate Degree28 (6.4%)

Education

HS Grad: 53.9%Some College: 12%Associates: 22.5%Bachelors: 5.2%Graduate: 6.4%Edu
HS Grad53.9%
Some College12.0%
Associates22.5%
Bachelors5.2%
Graduate6.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 90.1%Renter: 9.9%Tenure
Owner90.1%
Renter9.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
49%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
7%
$300k–$500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$36,250 ▼ 52% below avg
Median Home Value$53,800 ▼ 81% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$971/mo
Total Housing Units537
Vacant Units265

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
34%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
0%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Public Transit
6%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
58%
Over 45 min
25%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
8%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
58%
About Gillham, AR

Gillham is a city in Arkansas, located in Sevier County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 655 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.7 years.

Economically, Gillham is a lower-income community. The median household income of $36,250 is well below the national average. Approximately 28.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.1%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Gillham is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $53,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $971 per month. Homeownership is high at 90.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Gillham is less-educated. 11.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (91.91%).

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

ZIP Codes in Gillham
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
71841 655 $36,250 $53,800 $971 8.1% 11.6% 90.1%