City

Horseshoe Bend, AR

1 ZIP code  ·  Izard County  ·  Arkansas

👥2,458Population
💰$40,868Median HH Income▼ 46% below avg
🎂53.6Median Age
🏠$117,500Median Home Value▼ 58% below avg
🎓29.7%College Grads▼ 23% below avg
📊16.8%Unemployment▲ 244% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.5% Female 53.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.6%Hispanic: 1.6%Black: 0.4%Asian: 0.2%Other: 10.4%Race
White86.6%
Hispanic1.6%
Black0.4%
Asian0.2%
Other10.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
11%
18–24
7%
25–44
20%
45–64
26%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age53.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.51
Below Poverty24.9% ▲ 149% above avg
College Grads29.7% ▼ 23% below avg
Unemployment16.8% ▲ 244% above avg
No HS Diploma16 (0.9%)
HS Graduate526 (29.8%)
Some College407 (23.1%)
Associates291 (16.5%)
Bachelors155 (8.8%)
Graduate Degree368 (20.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 29.8%Some College: 23.1%Associates: 16.5%Bachelors: 8.8%Graduate: 20.9%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad29.8%
Some College23.1%
Associates16.5%
Bachelors8.8%
Graduate20.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.8%Renter: 23.2%Tenure
Owner76.8%
Renter23.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
29%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$40,868 ▼ 46% below avg
Median Home Value$117,500 ▼ 58% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$691/mo
Total Housing Units1,214
Vacant Units249

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
35%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
26%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
36%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
51%
About Horseshoe Bend, AR

Horseshoe Bend is a city in Arkansas, located in Izard County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,458 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 53.6 years.

Economically, Horseshoe Bend is a working-class community. The median household income of $40,868 is below the national average. Approximately 24.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 16.8%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Horseshoe Bend is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $117,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $691 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Horseshoe Bend is moderately educated. 29.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (86.62%).

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

ZIP Codes in Horseshoe Bend
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
72512 2,458 $40,868 $117,500 $691 16.8% 29.7% 76.8%