City

Ola, AR

1 ZIP code  ·  Yell County  ·  Arkansas

👥2,460Population
💰$47,527Median HH Income▼ 38% below avg
🎂47.1Median Age
🏠$99,500Median Home Value▼ 64% below avg
🎓11.9%College Grads▼ 69% below avg
📊2.7%Unemployment▼ 45% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.1% Female 46.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.3%Hispanic: 6.3%Black: 0.9%Other: 2%Race
White90.3%
Hispanic6.3%
Black0.9%
Other2.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
6%
25–44
21%
45–64
38%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.37
Below Poverty17.2% ▲ 72% above avg
College Grads11.9% ▼ 69% below avg
Unemployment2.7% ▼ 45% below avg
No HS Diploma5 (0.4%)
HS Graduate646 (45.2%)
Some College374 (26.2%)
Associates233 (16.3%)
Bachelors77 (5.4%)
Graduate Degree93 (6.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 45.2%Some College: 26.2%Associates: 16.3%Bachelors: 5.4%Graduate: 6.5%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad45.2%
Some College26.2%
Associates16.3%
Bachelors5.4%
Graduate6.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.3%Renter: 26.7%Tenure
Owner73.3%
Renter26.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
25%
$50k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$47,527 ▼ 38% below avg
Median Home Value$99,500 ▼ 64% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$509/mo
Total Housing Units1,216
Vacant Units192

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
38%
$50k–$75k
27%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
30%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
52%
About Ola, AR

Ola is a city in Arkansas, located in Yell County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,460 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.1 years.

Economically, Ola is a working-class community. The median household income of $47,527 is below the national average. Approximately 17.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Ola is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $99,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $509 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ola is less-educated. 11.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (90.33%).

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

ZIP Codes in Ola
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
72853 2,460 $47,527 $99,500 $509 2.7% 11.9% 73.3%