City

Hector, AR

1 ZIP code  ·  Pope County  ·  Arkansas

👥2,258Population
💰$60,476Median HH Income▼ 21% below avg
🎂43.0Median Age
🏠$114,900Median Home Value▼ 59% below avg
🎓24.8%College Grads▼ 36% below avg
📊2.7%Unemployment▼ 45% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.1% Female 48.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.9%Hispanic: 0.8%Other: 3.9%Race
White94.9%
Hispanic0.8%
Other3.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
21%
18–24
7%
25–44
23%
45–64
28%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.83
Below Poverty15.6% ▲ 56% above avg
College Grads24.8% ▼ 36% below avg
Unemployment2.7% ▼ 45% below avg
No HS Diploma37 (3.1%)
HS Graduate453 (37.9%)
Some College270 (22.6%)
Associates139 (11.6%)
Bachelors75 (6.3%)
Graduate Degree222 (18.6%)

Education

No HS: 3.1%HS Grad: 37.9%Some College: 22.6%Associates: 11.6%Bachelors: 6.3%Graduate: 18.6%Edu
No HS3.1%
HS Grad37.9%
Some College22.6%
Associates11.6%
Bachelors6.3%
Graduate18.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.9%Renter: 11.2%Tenure
Owner88.9%
Renter11.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
19%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
0%

Financials

Median HH Income$60,476 ▼ 21% below avg
Median Home Value$114,900 ▼ 59% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$958/mo
Total Housing Units863
Vacant Units65

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
35%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
58%
About Hector, AR

Hector is a city in Arkansas, located in Pope County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,258 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43 years.

Economically, Hector is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $60,476 is below the national average. Approximately 15.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Hector is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $114,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $958 per month. Homeownership is high at 88.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Hector is less-educated. 24.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (94.86%).

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

ZIP Codes in Hector
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
72843 2,258 $60,476 $114,900 $958 2.7% 24.8% 88.9%