City

Lavaca, AR

1 ZIP code  ·  Sebastian County  ·  Arkansas

👥4,775Population
💰$77,292Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂37.3Median Age
🏠$159,600Median Home Value▼ 43% below avg
🎓24.1%College Grads▼ 38% below avg
📊3.0%Unemployment▼ 40% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.8% Female 47.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.7%Hispanic: 4.8%Black: 0.4%Asian: 0.2%Other: 5.7%Race
White88.7%
Hispanic4.8%
Black0.4%
Asian0.2%
Other5.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
24%
18–24
6%
25–44
23%
45–64
27%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.64
Below Poverty5.0% ▼ 50% below avg
College Grads24.1% ▼ 38% below avg
Unemployment3.0% ▼ 40% below avg
No HS Diploma22 (0.7%)
HS Graduate1,133 (37.9%)
Some College557 (18.6%)
Associates557 (18.6%)
Bachelors214 (7.2%)
Graduate Degree506 (16.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 37.9%Some College: 18.6%Associates: 18.6%Bachelors: 7.2%Graduate: 16.9%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad37.9%
Some College18.6%
Associates18.6%
Bachelors7.2%
Graduate16.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.5%Renter: 15.5%Tenure
Owner84.5%
Renter15.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
24%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$77,292 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$159,600 ▼ 43% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$889/mo
Total Housing Units2,043
Vacant Units234

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
25%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
50%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
58%
About Lavaca, AR

Lavaca is a city in Arkansas, located in Sebastian County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,775 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.3 years.

Economically, Lavaca is a middle-income community. The median household income of $77,292 is near the national average. Approximately 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Lavaca is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $159,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $889 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lavaca is less-educated. 24.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (88.71%).

Lavaca, AR offers residents above-average earning potential within Arkansas.

ZIP Codes in Lavaca
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
72941 4,775 $77,292 $159,600 $889 3.0% 24.1% 84.5%