City

Paragould, AR

2 ZIP codes  ·  Greene County  ·  Arkansas

👥40,464Population
💰$56,390Median HH Income▼ 26% below avg
🎂37.7Median Age
🏠$169,100Median Home Value▼ 39% below avg
🎓25.6%College Grads▼ 34% below avg
📊8.1%Unemployment▲ 65% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.5% Female 50.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.6%Hispanic: 4.1%Black: 2.5%Asian: 0.4%Other: 3.6%Race
White88.6%
Hispanic4.1%
Black2.5%
Asian0.4%
Other3.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
9%
25–44
27%
45–64
25%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.54
Below Poverty16.6% ▲ 66% above avg
College Grads25.6% ▼ 34% below avg
Unemployment8.1% ▲ 65% above avg
No HS Diploma243 (1%)
HS Graduate9,921 (40.1%)
Some College4,593 (18.6%)
Associates3,659 (14.8%)
Bachelors1,950 (7.9%)
Graduate Degree4,380 (17.7%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 40.1%Some College: 18.6%Associates: 14.8%Bachelors: 7.9%Graduate: 17.7%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad40.1%
Some College18.6%
Associates14.8%
Bachelors7.9%
Graduate17.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 63.2%Renter: 36.8%Tenure
Owner63.2%
Renter36.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
23%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,390 ▼ 26% below avg
Median Home Value$169,100 ▼ 39% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$865/mo
Total Housing Units16,784
Vacant Units1,153

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
45%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
57%
About Paragould, AR

Paragould is a city in Arkansas, located in Greene County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 40,464 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.7 years.

Economically, Paragould is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $56,390 is below the national average. Approximately 16.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.1%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Paragould is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $169,100, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $865 per month. Homeownership is high at 63.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Paragould is moderately educated. 25.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (88.55%).

Paragould, AR offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Arkansas. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Paragould
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
72450 40,464 $56,390 $169,100 $865 8.1% 25.6% 63.2%