City

Gurdon, AR

1 ZIP code  ·  Clark County  ·  Arkansas

👥3,252Population
💰$50,690Median HH Income▼ 34% below avg
🎂40.3Median Age
🏠$122,200Median Home Value▼ 56% below avg
🎓22.3%College Grads▼ 42% below avg
📊5.6%Unemployment▲ 15% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.8% Female 51.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 64.7%Hispanic: 10.7%Black: 23.2%Other: 1.4%Race
White64.7%
Hispanic10.7%
Black23.2%
Other1.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
21%
18–24
7%
25–44
24%
45–64
23%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.39
Below Poverty8.8% ▼ 12% below avg
College Grads22.3% ▼ 42% below avg
Unemployment5.6% ▲ 15% above avg
No HS Diploma47 (2.3%)
HS Graduate804 (39.7%)
Some College338 (16.7%)
Associates383 (18.9%)
Bachelors103 (5.1%)
Graduate Degree349 (17.2%)

Education

No HS: 2.3%HS Grad: 39.7%Some College: 16.7%Associates: 18.9%Bachelors: 5.1%Graduate: 17.2%Edu
No HS2.3%
HS Grad39.7%
Some College16.7%
Associates18.9%
Bachelors5.1%
Graduate17.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 68.4%Renter: 31.6%Tenure
Owner68.4%
Renter31.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
21%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$50,690 ▼ 34% below avg
Median Home Value$122,200 ▼ 56% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$693/mo
Total Housing Units1,661
Vacant Units311

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
37%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
60%
About Gurdon, AR

Gurdon is a city in Arkansas, located in Clark County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,252 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.3 years.

Economically, Gurdon is a working-class community. The median household income of $50,690 is below the national average. Approximately 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.6%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Gurdon is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $122,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $693 per month. Homeownership is high at 68.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Gurdon is less-educated. 22.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (64.67%).

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

ZIP Codes in Gurdon
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
71743 3,252 $50,690 $122,200 $693 5.6% 22.3% 68.4%