City

Mount Vernon, AR

1 ZIP code  ·  Faulkner County  ·  Arkansas

👥1,270Population
💰$47,455Median HH Income▼ 38% below avg
🎂44.7Median Age
🏠$156,300Median Home Value▼ 44% below avg
🎓27.2%College Grads▼ 30% below avg
📊1.0%Unemployment▼ 80% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.1% Female 50.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 98.3%Hispanic: 1.7%Other: 0.1%Race
White98.3%
Hispanic1.7%
Other0.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
22%
18–24
5%
25–44
20%
45–64
22%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.57
Below Poverty19.1% ▲ 91% above avg
College Grads27.2% ▼ 30% below avg
Unemployment1.0% ▼ 80% below avg
HS Graduate321 (43.3%)
Some College86 (11.6%)
Associates133 (17.9%)
Bachelors74 (10%)
Graduate Degree128 (17.3%)

Education

HS Grad: 43.3%Some College: 11.6%Associates: 17.9%Bachelors: 10%Graduate: 17.3%Edu
HS Grad43.3%
Some College11.6%
Associates17.9%
Bachelors10.0%
Graduate17.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.2%Renter: 17.8%Tenure
Owner82.2%
Renter17.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
27%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
13%

Financials

Median HH Income$47,455 ▼ 38% below avg
Median Home Value$156,300 ▼ 44% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$942/mo
Total Housing Units501
Vacant Units6

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
28%
$50k–$75k
7%
$75k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
0%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
10%
15–30 min
12%
30–45 min
44%
Over 45 min
33%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
30%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
63%
About Mount Vernon, AR

Mount Vernon is a city in Arkansas, located in Faulkner County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,270 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.7 years.

Economically, Mount Vernon is a working-class community. The median household income of $47,455 is below the national average. Approximately 19.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.0%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Mount Vernon is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $156,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $942 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Mount Vernon is moderately educated. 27.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (98.27%).

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

ZIP Codes in Mount Vernon
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
72111 1,270 $47,455 $156,300 $942 1.0% 27.2% 82.2%