City

Monticello, AR

3 ZIP codes  ·  Drew County  ·  Arkansas

👥13,892Population
💰$40,878Median HH Income▼ 46% below avg
🎂37.5Median Age
🏠$132,500Median Home Value▼ 52% below avg
🎓33.2%College Grads▼ 14% below avg
📊5.6%Unemployment▲ 14% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.6% Female 52.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 63.3%Hispanic: 4.8%Black: 27.7%Asian: 0.9%Other: 3.2%Race
White63.3%
Hispanic4.8%
Black27.7%
Asian0.9%
Other3.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
16%
25–44
22%
45–64
24%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.30
Below Poverty21.2% ▲ 112% above avg
College Grads33.2% ▼ 14% below avg
Unemployment5.6% ▲ 14% above avg
No HS Diploma103 (1.3%)
HS Graduate2,939 (37.4%)
Some College769 (9.8%)
Associates1,431 (18.2%)
Bachelors603 (7.7%)
Graduate Degree2,006 (25.6%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 37.4%Some College: 9.8%Associates: 18.2%Bachelors: 7.7%Graduate: 25.6%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad37.4%
Some College9.8%
Associates18.2%
Bachelors7.7%
Graduate25.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 60.6%Renter: 39.4%Tenure
Owner60.6%
Renter39.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
21%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$40,878 ▼ 46% below avg
Median Home Value$132,500 ▼ 52% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$703/mo
Total Housing Units6,659
Vacant Units949

Income Distribution

Under $25k
37%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
7%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
51%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
57%
About Monticello, AR

Monticello is a city in Arkansas, located in Drew County. The city spans 3 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 13,892 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.5 years.

Economically, Monticello is a working-class community. The median household income of $40,878 is below the national average. Approximately 21.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.6%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Monticello is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $132,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $703 per month. Homeownership is high at 60.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Monticello is moderately educated. 33.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (63.33%).

Monticello, AR offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Arkansas. Spread across 3 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Monticello
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
71655 13,892 $40,878 $132,500 $703 5.6% 33.2% 60.6%