City

Hope, AR

2 ZIP codes  ·  Hempstead County  ·  Arkansas

👥14,907Population
💰$47,723Median HH Income▼ 37% below avg
🎂39.0Median Age
🏠$98,200Median Home Value▼ 65% below avg
🎓25.0%College Grads▼ 35% below avg
📊3.3%Unemployment▼ 34% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.7% Female 52.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 47.8%Hispanic: 17.9%Black: 31%Asian: 0.6%Other: 2.2%Race
White47.8%
Hispanic17.9%
Black31.0%
Asian0.6%
Other2.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
19%
18–24
8%
25–44
24%
45–64
23%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.65
Below Poverty20.0% ▲ 100% above avg
College Grads25.0% ▼ 35% below avg
Unemployment3.3% ▼ 34% below avg
No HS Diploma394 (4.6%)
HS Graduate3,402 (39.3%)
Some College1,179 (13.6%)
Associates1,514 (17.5%)
Bachelors783 (9.1%)
Graduate Degree1,379 (15.9%)

Education

No HS: 4.6%HS Grad: 39.3%Some College: 13.6%Associates: 17.5%Bachelors: 9.1%Graduate: 15.9%Edu
No HS4.6%
HS Grad39.3%
Some College13.6%
Associates17.5%
Bachelors9.1%
Graduate15.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 63.9%Renter: 36.1%Tenure
Owner63.9%
Renter36.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
16%
$50k–$100k
36%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$47,723 ▼ 37% below avg
Median Home Value$98,200 ▼ 65% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$775/mo
Total Housing Units6,900
Vacant Units1,416

Income Distribution

Under $25k
29%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
41%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
56%
About Hope, AR

Hope is a city in Arkansas, located in Hempstead County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 14,907 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39 years.

Economically, Hope is a working-class community. The median household income of $47,723 is below the national average. Approximately 20.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.3%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Hope is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $98,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $775 per month. Homeownership is high at 63.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Hope is less-educated. 25.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 47.8%.

Hope, AR offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Arkansas. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Hope
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
71801 14,907 $47,723 $98,200 $775 3.3% 25.0% 63.9%