City

Leslie, AR

1 ZIP code  ·  Searcy County  ·  Arkansas

👥1,329Population
💰$38,056Median HH Income▼ 50% below avg
🎂47.5Median Age
🏠$107,300Median Home Value▼ 62% below avg
🎓16.9%College Grads▼ 56% below avg
📊16.4%Unemployment▲ 236% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.3% Female 49.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.8%Hispanic: 3%Black: 0.5%Asian: 0.4%Other: 1.1%Race
White94.8%
Hispanic3.0%
Black0.5%
Asian0.4%
Other1.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
17%
18–24
6%
25–44
19%
45–64
32%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.28
Below Poverty22.9% ▲ 129% above avg
College Grads16.9% ▼ 56% below avg
Unemployment16.4% ▲ 236% above avg
No HS Diploma33 (3.7%)
HS Graduate412 (45.9%)
Some College169 (18.8%)
Associates132 (14.7%)
Bachelors74 (8.2%)
Graduate Degree78 (8.7%)

Education

No HS: 3.7%HS Grad: 45.9%Some College: 18.8%Associates: 14.7%Bachelors: 8.2%Graduate: 8.7%Edu
No HS3.7%
HS Grad45.9%
Some College18.8%
Associates14.7%
Bachelors8.2%
Graduate8.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 69.5%Renter: 30.5%Tenure
Owner69.5%
Renter30.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
17%
$50k–$100k
27%
$100k–$150k
28%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$38,056 ▼ 50% below avg
Median Home Value$107,300 ▼ 62% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$494/mo
Total Housing Units983
Vacant Units399

Income Distribution

Under $25k
35%
$25k–$50k
26%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
0%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
32%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
61%
About Leslie, AR

Leslie is a city in Arkansas, located in Searcy County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,329 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.5 years.

Economically, Leslie is a lower-income community. The median household income of $38,056 is well below the national average. Approximately 22.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 16.4%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Leslie is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $107,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $494 per month. Homeownership is high at 69.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Leslie is less-educated. 16.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (94.81%).

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

ZIP Codes in Leslie
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
72645 1,329 $38,056 $107,300 $494 16.4% 16.9% 69.5%