City

Osceola, AR

1 ZIP code  ·  Mississippi County  ·  Arkansas

👥7,282Population
💰$41,422Median HH Income▼ 46% below avg
🎂33.1Median Age
🏠$110,100Median Home Value▼ 61% below avg
🎓16.1%College Grads▼ 58% below avg
📊13.7%Unemployment▲ 181% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.6% Female 51.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 36%Hispanic: 5.1%Black: 53%Asian: 0.6%Other: 5.3%Race
White36.0%
Hispanic5.1%
Black53.0%
Asian0.6%
Other5.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
18%
18–24
16%
25–44
23%
45–64
23%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age33.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.47
Below Poverty24.7% ▲ 147% above avg
College Grads16.1% ▼ 58% below avg
Unemployment13.7% ▲ 181% above avg
No HS Diploma121 (3.1%)
HS Graduate1,586 (40.7%)
Some College925 (23.7%)
Associates639 (16.4%)
Bachelors236 (6.1%)
Graduate Degree391 (10%)

Education

No HS: 3.1%HS Grad: 40.7%Some College: 23.7%Associates: 16.4%Bachelors: 6.1%Graduate: 10%Edu
No HS3.1%
HS Grad40.7%
Some College23.7%
Associates16.4%
Bachelors6.1%
Graduate10.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 43.5%Renter: 56.5%Tenure
Owner43.5%
Renter56.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
27%
$100k–$150k
29%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$41,422 ▼ 46% below avg
Median Home Value$110,100 ▼ 61% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$831/mo
Total Housing Units3,451
Vacant Units626

Income Distribution

Under $25k
34%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
58%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
53%
About Osceola, AR

Osceola is a city in Arkansas, located in Mississippi County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,282 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 33.1 years.

Economically, Osceola is a working-class community. The median household income of $41,422 is below the national average. Approximately 24.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 13.7%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Osceola is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $110,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $831 per month.

The population of Osceola is less-educated. 16.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is majority Black (53.02%).

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

ZIP Codes in Osceola
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
72370 7,282 $41,422 $110,100 $831 13.7% 16.1% 43.5%