City

Lexa, AR

1 ZIP code  ·  Phillips County  ·  Arkansas

👥1,935Population
💰$53,015Median HH Income▼ 31% below avg
🎂44.9Median Age
🏠$85,300Median Home Value▼ 69% below avg
🎓43.2%College Grads▲ 11% above avg
📊5.3%Unemployment▲ 8% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.4% Female 53.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 42%Hispanic: 2.6%Black: 54.3%Other: 1.1%Race
White42.0%
Hispanic2.6%
Black54.3%
Other1.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
11%
5–17
14%
18–24
7%
25–44
18%
45–64
21%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.50
Below Poverty32.4% ▲ 224% above avg
College Grads43.2% ▲ 11% above avg
Unemployment5.3% ▲ 8% above avg
HS Graduate384 (35.2%)
Some College103 (9.4%)
Associates133 (12.2%)
Bachelors225 (20.6%)
Graduate Degree246 (22.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 35.2%Some College: 9.4%Associates: 12.2%Bachelors: 20.6%Graduate: 22.5%Edu
HS Grad35.2%
Some College9.4%
Associates12.2%
Bachelors20.6%
Graduate22.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 66.9%Renter: 33.1%Tenure
Owner66.9%
Renter33.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
34%
$50k–$100k
34%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
7%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$53,015 ▼ 31% below avg
Median Home Value$85,300 ▼ 69% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$922/mo
Total Housing Units947
Vacant Units176

Income Distribution

Under $25k
38%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
79%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
48%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
57%
About Lexa, AR

Lexa is a city in Arkansas, located in Phillips County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,935 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.9 years.

Economically, Lexa is a working-class community. The median household income of $53,015 is below the national average. Approximately 32.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.3%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Lexa is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $85,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $922 per month. Homeownership is high at 66.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lexa is well-educated. 43.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority Black (54.32%).

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

ZIP Codes in Lexa
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
72355 1,935 $53,015 $85,300 $922 5.3% 43.2% 66.9%