City

Green Forest, AR

1 ZIP code  ·  Carroll County  ·  Arkansas

👥7,068Population
💰$65,921Median HH Income▼ 14% below avg
🎂38.0Median Age
🏠$159,400Median Home Value▼ 43% below avg
🎓29.1%College Grads▼ 25% below avg
📊3.4%Unemployment▼ 31% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.7% Female 47.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 54.2%Hispanic: 29.7%Asian: 3.5%Other: 7.5%Race
White54.2%
Hispanic29.7%
Asian3.5%
Other7.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
21%
18–24
8%
25–44
28%
45–64
24%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.0 yrs
Avg HH Size3.01
Below Poverty15.9% ▲ 59% above avg
College Grads29.1% ▼ 25% below avg
Unemployment3.4% ▼ 31% below avg
No HS Diploma62 (1.7%)
HS Graduate1,527 (42.3%)
Some College387 (10.7%)
Associates588 (16.3%)
Bachelors263 (7.3%)
Graduate Degree787 (21.8%)

Education

No HS: 1.7%HS Grad: 42.3%Some College: 10.7%Associates: 16.3%Bachelors: 7.3%Graduate: 21.8%Edu
No HS1.7%
HS Grad42.3%
Some College10.7%
Associates16.3%
Bachelors7.3%
Graduate21.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.1%Renter: 24.9%Tenure
Owner75.1%
Renter24.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
25%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$65,921 ▼ 14% below avg
Median Home Value$159,400 ▼ 43% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$798/mo
Total Housing Units2,803
Vacant Units455

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
79%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
12%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
60%
15–30 min
17%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
23%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
54%
About Green Forest, AR

Green Forest is a city in Arkansas, located in Carroll County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,068 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38 years.

Economically, Green Forest is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $65,921 is near the national average. Approximately 15.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.4%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Green Forest is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $159,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $798 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Green Forest is moderately educated. 29.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (54.24%).

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

ZIP Codes in Green Forest
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
72638 7,068 $65,921 $159,400 $798 3.4% 29.1% 75.1%