City

Oark, AR

1 ZIP code  ·  Johnson County  ·  Arkansas

👥145Population
💰$47,162Median HH Income▼ 38% below avg
🎂51.6Median Age
🏠$118,600Median Home Value▼ 57% below avg
🎓7.4%College Grads▼ 81% below avg
📊12.5%Unemployment▲ 155% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 43.5% Female 56.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 83.5%Hispanic: 16.6%Race
White83.5%
Hispanic16.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
6%
18–24
6%
25–44
12%
45–64
39%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.27
Below Poverty8.3% ▼ 17% below avg
College Grads7.4% ▼ 81% below avg
Unemployment12.5% ▲ 155% above avg
HS Graduate103 (85.1%)
Some College9 (7.4%)
Graduate Degree9 (7.4%)

Education

HS Grad: 85.1%Some College: 7.4%Graduate: 7.4%Edu
HS Grad85.1%
Some College7.4%
Graduate7.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.9%Renter: 14.1%Tenure
Owner85.9%
Renter14.1%

Home Value Distribution

$100k–$150k
80%
$200k–$300k
20%

Financials

Median HH Income$47,162 ▼ 38% below avg
Median Home Value$118,600 ▼ 57% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units92
Vacant Units28

Income Distribution

$25k–$50k
58%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
32%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1960s–1970s
25%
1980s–1990s
25%
2000+
50%
About Oark, AR

Oark is a city in Arkansas, located in Johnson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 145 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 51.6 years.

Economically, Oark is a working-class community. The median household income of $47,162 is below the national average. Approximately 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 12.5%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Oark is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $118,600, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 85.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Oark is less-educated. 7.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (83.45%).

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

ZIP Codes in Oark
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
72852 145 $47,162 $118,600 12.5% 7.4% 85.9%