City

Kensett, AR

1 ZIP code  ·  White County  ·  Arkansas

👥2,006Population
💰$28,018Median HH Income▼ 63% below avg
🎂38.4Median Age
🏠$91,900Median Home Value▼ 67% below avg
🎓19.8%College Grads▼ 49% below avg
📊5.2%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.7% Female 50.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 54.7%Hispanic: 13.6%Black: 21.7%Other: 10%Race
White54.7%
Hispanic13.6%
Black21.7%
Other10.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
18%
18–24
5%
25–44
27%
45–64
23%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.71
Below Poverty30.8% ▲ 208% above avg
College Grads19.8% ▼ 49% below avg
Unemployment5.2% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma39 (3.5%)
HS Graduate501 (44.6%)
Some College214 (19%)
Associates147 (13.1%)
Bachelors158 (14.1%)
Graduate Degree65 (5.8%)

Education

No HS: 3.5%HS Grad: 44.6%Some College: 19%Associates: 13.1%Bachelors: 14.1%Graduate: 5.8%Edu
No HS3.5%
HS Grad44.6%
Some College19.0%
Associates13.1%
Bachelors14.1%
Graduate5.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 39.4%Renter: 60.6%Tenure
Owner39.4%
Renter60.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
23%
$50k–$100k
43%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
6%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$28,018 ▼ 63% below avg
Median Home Value$91,900 ▼ 67% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$683/mo
Total Housing Units833
Vacant Units92

Income Distribution

Under $25k
53%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
9%
$75k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
99%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
57%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
6%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
24%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
54%
About Kensett, AR

Kensett is a city in Arkansas, located in White County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,006 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.4 years.

Economically, Kensett is a lower-income community. The median household income of $28,018 is well below the national average. Approximately 30.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.2%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Kensett is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $91,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $683 per month. At 39.4% owner-occupied, renters make up the majority — common in urban or college-town settings.

The population of Kensett is less-educated. 19.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (54.74%).

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

ZIP Codes in Kensett
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
72082 2,006 $28,018 $91,900 $683 5.2% 19.8% 39.4%