City

Hughes, AR

1 ZIP code  ·  St. Francis County  ·  Arkansas

👥2,198Population
💰$51,115Median HH Income▼ 33% below avg
🎂51.3Median Age
🏠$128,200Median Home Value▼ 54% below avg
🎓25.1%College Grads▼ 35% below avg
📊7.1%Unemployment▲ 45% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.8% Female 46.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 62.9%Hispanic: 3.9%Black: 28.4%Asian: 0.4%Other: 4.4%Race
White62.9%
Hispanic3.9%
Black28.4%
Asian0.4%
Other4.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
16%
18–24
4%
25–44
20%
45–64
35%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.22
Below Poverty21.4% ▲ 114% above avg
College Grads25.1% ▼ 35% below avg
Unemployment7.1% ▲ 45% above avg
No HS Diploma7 (0.5%)
HS Graduate631 (42.6%)
Some College174 (11.8%)
Associates296 (20%)
Bachelors173 (11.7%)
Graduate Degree199 (13.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 42.6%Some College: 11.8%Associates: 20%Bachelors: 11.7%Graduate: 13.4%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad42.6%
Some College11.8%
Associates20.0%
Bachelors11.7%
Graduate13.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 69.2%Renter: 30.8%Tenure
Owner69.2%
Renter30.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
17%
$50k–$100k
28%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$51,115 ▼ 33% below avg
Median Home Value$128,200 ▼ 54% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$563/mo
Total Housing Units1,368
Vacant Units381

Income Distribution

Under $25k
31%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Public Transit
1%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
14%
15–30 min
4%
30–45 min
51%
Over 45 min
32%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
52%
About Hughes, AR

Hughes is a city in Arkansas, located in St. Francis County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,198 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 51.3 years.

Economically, Hughes is a working-class community. The median household income of $51,115 is below the national average. Approximately 21.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.1%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Hughes is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $128,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $563 per month. Homeownership is high at 69.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Hughes is moderately educated. 25.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (62.92%).

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

ZIP Codes in Hughes
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
72348 2,198 $51,115 $128,200 $563 7.1% 25.1% 69.2%