City

Hickory Ridge, AR

1 ZIP code  ·  Cross County  ·  Arkansas

👥877Population
💰$48,824Median HH Income▼ 36% below avg
🎂54.2Median Age
🏠$59,000Median Home Value▼ 79% below avg
🎓9.5%College Grads▼ 75% below avg
📊2.8%Unemployment▼ 43% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 43.1% Female 56.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 75.3%Hispanic: 0.2%Other: 24.5%Race
White75.3%
Hispanic0.2%
Other24.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
19%
18–24
4%
25–44
14%
45–64
27%
65+
23%

Key Indicators

Median Age54.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.71
Below Poverty27.6% ▲ 176% above avg
College Grads9.5% ▼ 75% below avg
Unemployment2.8% ▼ 43% below avg
No HS Diploma14 (2.4%)
HS Graduate285 (48.6%)
Some College76 (12.9%)
Associates156 (26.6%)
Bachelors10 (1.7%)
Graduate Degree46 (7.8%)

Education

No HS: 2.4%HS Grad: 48.6%Some College: 12.9%Associates: 26.6%Bachelors: 1.7%Graduate: 7.8%Edu
No HS2.4%
HS Grad48.6%
Some College12.9%
Associates26.6%
Bachelors1.7%
Graduate7.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 61.1%Renter: 38.9%Tenure
Owner61.1%
Renter38.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
28%
$50k–$100k
61%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
1%
$300k–$500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$48,824 ▼ 36% below avg
Median Home Value$59,000 ▼ 79% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$768/mo
Total Housing Units349
Vacant Units25

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
33%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
99%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
38%
15–30 min
14%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
26%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
16%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
52%
About Hickory Ridge, AR

Hickory Ridge is a city in Arkansas, located in Cross County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 877 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 54.2 years.

Economically, Hickory Ridge is a working-class community. The median household income of $48,824 is below the national average. Approximately 27.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Hickory Ridge is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $59,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $768 per month. Homeownership is high at 61.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Hickory Ridge is less-educated. 9.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (75.26%).

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

ZIP Codes in Hickory Ridge
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
72347 877 $48,824 $59,000 $768 2.8% 9.5% 61.1%