City

Oil Trough, AR

1 ZIP code  ·  Independence County  ·  Arkansas

👥525Population
💰$27,089Median HH Income▼ 65% below avg
🎂27.8Median Age
🏠$99,800Median Home Value▼ 64% below avg
🎓13.5%College Grads▼ 65% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.0% Female 55.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 78.7%Hispanic: 2.1%Black: 1.3%Other: 17.9%Race
White78.7%
Hispanic2.1%
Black1.3%
Other17.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
22%
5–17
22%
18–24
1%
25–44
13%
45–64
17%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age27.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.56
Below Poverty25.0% ▲ 150% above avg
College Grads13.5% ▼ 65% below avg
No HS Diploma2 (0.7%)
HS Graduate116 (41.1%)
Some College52 (18.4%)
Associates74 (26.2%)
Bachelors16 (5.7%)
Graduate Degree22 (7.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 41.1%Some College: 18.4%Associates: 26.2%Bachelors: 5.7%Graduate: 7.8%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad41.1%
Some College18.4%
Associates26.2%
Bachelors5.7%
Graduate7.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 89.4%Renter: 10.6%Tenure
Owner89.4%
Renter10.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
47%
$100k–$150k
38%
$200k–$300k
3%
$300k–$500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$27,089 ▼ 65% below avg
Median Home Value$99,800 ▼ 64% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units326
Vacant Units128

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
43%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Walked
10%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
12%
15–30 min
42%
30–45 min
35%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
30%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
51%
About Oil Trough, AR

Oil Trough is a city in Arkansas, located in Independence County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 525 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 27.8 years.

Economically, Oil Trough is a lower-income community. The median household income of $27,089 is well below the national average. Approximately 25.0% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Oil Trough is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $99,800, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 89.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Oil Trough is less-educated. 13.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (78.67%).

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

ZIP Codes in Oil Trough
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
72564 525 $27,089 $99,800 0.0% 13.5% 89.4%