City

Locust Grove, AR

1 ZIP code  ·  Independence County  ·  Arkansas

👥797Population
💰$71,042Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂37.4Median Age
🏠$107,600Median Home Value▼ 61% below avg
🎓16.4%College Grads▼ 58% below avg
📊5.4%Unemployment▲ 11% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 43.3% Female 56.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 100%Race
White100.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
20%
18–24
4%
25–44
25%
45–64
14%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.4 yrs
Avg HH Size3.08
Below Poverty17.2% ▲ 72% above avg
College Grads16.4% ▼ 58% below avg
Unemployment5.4% ▲ 11% above avg
No HS Diploma19 (3.8%)
HS Graduate237 (46.8%)
Some College100 (19.8%)
Associates67 (13.2%)
Bachelors57 (11.3%)
Graduate Degree26 (5.1%)

Education

No HS: 3.8%HS Grad: 46.8%Some College: 19.8%Associates: 13.2%Bachelors: 11.3%Graduate: 5.1%Edu
No HS3.8%
HS Grad46.8%
Some College19.8%
Associates13.2%
Bachelors11.3%
Graduate5.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 98.5%Renter: 1.5%Tenure
Owner98.5%
Renter1.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
24%
$50k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
28%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
24%

Financials

Median HH Income$71,042 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$107,600 ▼ 61% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units288
Vacant Units29

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
38%
$75k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
60%
30–45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
24%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
55%
About Locust Grove, AR

Locust Grove is a city in Arkansas, located in Independence County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 797 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.4 years.

Economically, Locust Grove is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $71,042 is near the national average. Approximately 17.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.4%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Locust Grove is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $107,600, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 98.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Locust Grove is less-educated. 16.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (100%).

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

ZIP Codes in Locust Grove
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
72550 797 $71,042 $107,600 5.4% 16.4% 98.5%