City

Mount Ida, AR

1 ZIP code  ·  Montgomery County  ·  Arkansas

👥2,868Population
💰$44,295Median HH Income▼ 42% below avg
🎂60.8Median Age
🏠$167,700Median Home Value▼ 40% below avg
🎓27.7%College Grads▼ 29% below avg
📊1.8%Unemployment▼ 63% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.1% Female 49.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.9%Hispanic: 0.9%Black: 1.1%Other: 2.1%Race
White95.9%
Hispanic0.9%
Black1.1%
Other2.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
8%
18–24
5%
25–44
12%
45–64
30%
65+
17%

Key Indicators

Median Age60.8 yrs
Avg HH Size1.98
Below Poverty21.0% ▲ 110% above avg
College Grads27.7% ▼ 29% below avg
Unemployment1.8% ▼ 63% below avg
HS Graduate604 (28.3%)
Some College359 (16.8%)
Associates582 (27.2%)
Bachelors165 (7.7%)
Graduate Degree426 (19.9%)

Education

HS Grad: 28.3%Some College: 16.8%Associates: 27.2%Bachelors: 7.7%Graduate: 19.9%Edu
HS Grad28.3%
Some College16.8%
Associates27.2%
Bachelors7.7%
Graduate19.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.3%Renter: 23.7%Tenure
Owner76.3%
Renter23.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
23%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$44,295 ▼ 42% below avg
Median Home Value$167,700 ▼ 40% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$695/mo
Total Housing Units2,297
Vacant Units912

Income Distribution

Under $25k
33%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
9%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
33%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
31%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
26%
2000+
54%
About Mount Ida, AR

Mount Ida is a city in Arkansas, located in Montgomery County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,868 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 60.8 years.

Economically, Mount Ida is a working-class community. The median household income of $44,295 is below the national average. Approximately 21.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.8%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Mount Ida is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $167,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $695 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Mount Ida is moderately educated. 27.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (95.89%).

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

ZIP Codes in Mount Ida
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
71957 2,868 $44,295 $167,700 $695 1.8% 27.7% 76.3%