City

Palestine, AR

1 ZIP code  ·  St. Francis County  ·  Arkansas

👥1,696Population
💰$50,857Median HH Income▼ 33% below avg
🎂39.8Median Age
🏠$78,100Median Home Value▼ 72% below avg
🎓22.7%College Grads▼ 41% below avg
📊8.6%Unemployment▲ 75% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.2% Female 47.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 71.1%Hispanic: 0.5%Black: 25.5%Other: 2.9%Race
White71.1%
Hispanic0.5%
Black25.5%
Other2.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
20%
18–24
11%
25–44
19%
45–64
19%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.80
Below Poverty16.0% ▲ 60% above avg
College Grads22.7% ▼ 41% below avg
Unemployment8.6% ▲ 75% above avg
No HS Diploma15 (1.6%)
HS Graduate402 (42.4%)
Some College172 (18.2%)
Associates143 (15.1%)
Bachelors74 (7.8%)
Graduate Degree141 (14.9%)

Education

No HS: 1.6%HS Grad: 42.4%Some College: 18.2%Associates: 15.1%Bachelors: 7.8%Graduate: 14.9%Edu
No HS1.6%
HS Grad42.4%
Some College18.2%
Associates15.1%
Bachelors7.8%
Graduate14.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.5%Renter: 19.5%Tenure
Owner80.5%
Renter19.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
51%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
7%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$50,857 ▼ 33% below avg
Median Home Value$78,100 ▼ 72% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$679/mo
Total Housing Units700
Vacant Units94

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
39%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
59%
About Palestine, AR

Palestine is a city in Arkansas, located in St. Francis County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,696 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.8 years.

Economically, Palestine is a working-class community. The median household income of $50,857 is below the national average. Approximately 16.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.6%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Palestine is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $78,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $679 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Palestine is less-educated. 22.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (71.11%).

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

ZIP Codes in Palestine
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
72372 1,696 $50,857 $78,100 $679 8.6% 22.7% 80.5%