City

Gould, AR

1 ZIP code  ·  Lincoln County  ·  Arkansas

👥5,241Population
💰$31,728Median HH Income▼ 58% below avg
🎂40.8Median Age
🏠$58,000Median Home Value▼ 79% below avg
🎓7.7%College Grads▼ 80% below avg
📊14.2%Unemployment▲ 189% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 89.4% Female 10.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 38.6%Hispanic: 4.7%Black: 54.5%Other: 1.7%Race
White38.6%
Hispanic4.7%
Black54.5%
Other1.7%

Age Breakdown

5–17
2%
18–24
8%
25–44
50%
45–64
31%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.8 yrs
Avg HH Size1.92
Below Poverty5.1% ▼ 49% below avg
College Grads7.7% ▼ 80% below avg
Unemployment14.2% ▲ 189% above avg
No HS Diploma14 (0.4%)
HS Graduate1,801 (46.9%)
Some College1,116 (29%)
Associates614 (16%)
Bachelors73 (1.9%)
Graduate Degree224 (5.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 46.9%Some College: 29%Associates: 16%Bachelors: 1.9%Graduate: 5.8%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad46.9%
Some College29.0%
Associates16.0%
Bachelors1.9%
Graduate5.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.7%Renter: 23.3%Tenure
Owner76.7%
Renter23.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
42%
$50k–$100k
29%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
6%
$300k–$500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$31,728 ▼ 58% below avg
Median Home Value$58,000 ▼ 79% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$387/mo
Total Housing Units655
Vacant Units148

Income Distribution

Under $25k
48%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
98%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
61%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
51%
About Gould, AR

Gould is a city in Arkansas, located in Lincoln County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,241 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.8 years.

Economically, Gould is a lower-income community. The median household income of $31,728 is well below the national average. Approximately 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 14.2%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Gould is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $58,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $387 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Gould is less-educated. 7.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is majority Black (54.53%).

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

ZIP Codes in Gould
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
71643 5,241 $31,728 $58,000 $387 14.2% 7.7% 76.7%