City

Junction City, AR

1 ZIP code  ·  Union County  ·  Arkansas

👥2,994Population
💰$63,750Median HH Income▼ 16% below avg
🎂44.7Median Age
🏠$120,500Median Home Value▼ 57% below avg
🎓28.6%College Grads▼ 26% below avg
📊2.3%Unemployment▼ 53% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 43.4% Female 56.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 68.5%Hispanic: 4.1%Black: 25.2%Other: 1.7%Race
White68.5%
Hispanic4.1%
Black25.2%
Other1.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
21%
18–24
7%
25–44
17%
45–64
35%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.61
Below Poverty17.4% ▲ 74% above avg
College Grads28.6% ▼ 26% below avg
Unemployment2.3% ▼ 53% below avg
HS Graduate774 (44.9%)
Some College98 (5.7%)
Associates360 (20.9%)
Bachelors56 (3.2%)
Graduate Degree437 (25.3%)

Education

HS Grad: 44.9%Some College: 5.7%Associates: 20.9%Bachelors: 3.2%Graduate: 25.3%Edu
HS Grad44.9%
Some College5.7%
Associates20.9%
Bachelors3.2%
Graduate25.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.6%Renter: 15.4%Tenure
Owner84.6%
Renter15.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
22%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
24%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$63,750 ▼ 16% below avg
Median Home Value$120,500 ▼ 57% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$759/mo
Total Housing Units1,492
Vacant Units343

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
21%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
54%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
60%
About Junction City, AR

Junction City is a city in Arkansas, located in Union County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,994 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.7 years.

Economically, Junction City is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $63,750 is below the national average. Approximately 17.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Junction City is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $120,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $759 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Junction City is moderately educated. 28.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (68.47%).

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

ZIP Codes in Junction City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
71749 2,994 $63,750 $120,500 $759 2.3% 28.6% 84.6%