City

Mineral Springs, AR

1 ZIP code  ·  Howard County  ·  Arkansas

👥1,822Population
💰$61,250Median HH Income▼ 20% below avg
🎂41.9Median Age
🏠$115,200Median Home Value▼ 59% below avg
🎓17.3%College Grads▼ 55% below avg
📊4.2%Unemployment▼ 15% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 44.5% Female 55.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 37.4%Hispanic: 13.6%Black: 45.6%Asian: 0.2%Other: 3.2%Race
White37.4%
Hispanic13.6%
Black45.6%
Asian0.2%
Other3.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
22%
18–24
9%
25–44
21%
45–64
27%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.58
Below Poverty10.7% ≈ Avg
College Grads17.3% ▼ 55% below avg
Unemployment4.2% ▼ 15% below avg
No HS Diploma9 (0.8%)
HS Graduate684 (57.3%)
Some College89 (7.5%)
Associates205 (17.2%)
Bachelors63 (5.3%)
Graduate Degree144 (12.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 57.3%Some College: 7.5%Associates: 17.2%Bachelors: 5.3%Graduate: 12.1%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad57.3%
Some College7.5%
Associates17.2%
Bachelors5.3%
Graduate12.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.8%Renter: 25.2%Tenure
Owner74.8%
Renter25.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
19%
$50k–$100k
27%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,250 ▼ 20% below avg
Median Home Value$115,200 ▼ 59% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$810/mo
Total Housing Units962
Vacant Units255

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
27%
$75k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
39%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
59%
About Mineral Springs, AR

Mineral Springs is a city in Arkansas, located in Howard County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,822 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.9 years.

Economically, Mineral Springs is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $61,250 is below the national average. Approximately 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.2%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Mineral Springs is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $115,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $810 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Mineral Springs is less-educated. 17.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with Black as the largest group at 45.6%.

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

ZIP Codes in Mineral Springs
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
71851 1,822 $61,250 $115,200 $810 4.2% 17.3% 74.8%