City

Hensley, AR

1 ZIP code  ·  Pulaski County  ·  Arkansas

👥5,796Population
💰$68,636Median HH Income▼ 10% below avg
🎂37.2Median Age
🏠$191,600Median Home Value▼ 31% below avg
🎓36.5%College Grads≈ Avg
📊6.5%Unemployment▲ 32% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.5% Female 52.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 70.7%Hispanic: 3.2%Black: 20.4%Asian: 2.3%Other: 0.7%Race
White70.7%
Hispanic3.2%
Black20.4%
Asian2.3%
Other0.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
14%
18–24
13%
25–44
26%
45–64
29%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.81
Below Poverty15.5% ▲ 55% above avg
College Grads36.5% ≈ Avg
Unemployment6.5% ▲ 32% above avg
No HS Diploma27 (0.7%)
HS Graduate1,281 (35.1%)
Some College498 (13.7%)
Associates511 (14%)
Bachelors378 (10.4%)
Graduate Degree951 (26.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 35.1%Some College: 13.7%Associates: 14%Bachelors: 10.4%Graduate: 26.1%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad35.1%
Some College13.7%
Associates14.0%
Bachelors10.4%
Graduate26.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.4%Renter: 23.6%Tenure
Owner76.4%
Renter23.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$68,636 ▼ 10% below avg
Median Home Value$191,600 ▼ 31% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$955/mo
Total Housing Units2,370
Vacant Units306

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Public Transit
0%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
13%
15–30 min
52%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
1%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
67%
About Hensley, AR

Hensley is a city in Arkansas, located in Pulaski County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,796 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.2 years.

Economically, Hensley is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $68,636 is near the national average. Approximately 15.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.5%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Hensley is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $191,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $955 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Hensley is moderately educated. 36.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (70.74%).

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

ZIP Codes in Hensley
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
72065 5,796 $68,636 $191,600 $955 6.5% 36.5% 76.4%