City

Montrose, AR

1 ZIP code  ·  Ashley County  ·  Arkansas

👥398Population
💰$42,708Median HH Income▼ 44% below avg
🎂53.6Median Age
🏠$52,800Median Home Value▼ 81% below avg
🎓18.0%College Grads▼ 54% below avg
📊13.2%Unemployment▲ 169% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.0% Female 49.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 57.8%Hispanic: 1.8%Black: 39.5%Other: 1%Race
White57.8%
Hispanic1.8%
Black39.5%
Other1.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
12%
18–24
12%
25–44
13%
45–64
30%
65+
15%

Key Indicators

Median Age53.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.20
Below Poverty30.7% ▲ 207% above avg
College Grads18.0% ▼ 54% below avg
Unemployment13.2% ▲ 169% above avg
No HS Diploma3 (1.2%)
HS Graduate121 (49.4%)
Some College37 (15.1%)
Associates40 (16.3%)
Bachelors29 (11.8%)
Graduate Degree15 (6.1%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 49.4%Some College: 15.1%Associates: 16.3%Bachelors: 11.8%Graduate: 6.1%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad49.4%
Some College15.1%
Associates16.3%
Bachelors11.8%
Graduate6.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.4%Renter: 16.6%Tenure
Owner83.4%
Renter16.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
47%
$50k–$100k
28%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
3%
$300k–$500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$42,708 ▼ 44% below avg
Median Home Value$52,800 ▼ 81% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units376
Vacant Units195

Income Distribution

Under $25k
40%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
27%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
54%
About Montrose, AR

Montrose is a city in Arkansas, located in Ashley County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 398 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 53.6 years.

Economically, Montrose is a working-class community. The median household income of $42,708 is below the national average. Approximately 30.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 13.2%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Montrose is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $52,800, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 83.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Montrose is less-educated. 18.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is majority White (57.79%).

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

ZIP Codes in Montrose
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
71658 398 $42,708 $52,800 13.2% 18.0% 83.4%