City

Perry, AR

1 ZIP code  ·  Perry County  ·  Arkansas

👥949Population
💰$52,500Median HH Income▼ 31% below avg
🎂40.9Median Age
🏠$94,700Median Home Value▼ 66% below avg
🎓20.3%College Grads▼ 48% below avg
📊10.9%Unemployment▲ 123% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.2% Female 47.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 83.6%Hispanic: 7.5%Asian: 3.8%Other: 5.2%Race
White83.6%
Hispanic7.5%
Asian3.8%
Other5.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
22%
18–24
10%
25–44
18%
45–64
30%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.82
Below Poverty24.0% ▲ 140% above avg
College Grads20.3% ▼ 48% below avg
Unemployment10.9% ▲ 123% above avg
HS Graduate190 (35.6%)
Some College201 (37.7%)
Associates34 (6.4%)
Bachelors56 (10.5%)
Graduate Degree52 (9.8%)

Education

HS Grad: 35.6%Some College: 37.7%Associates: 6.4%Bachelors: 10.5%Graduate: 9.8%Edu
HS Grad35.6%
Some College37.7%
Associates6.4%
Bachelors10.5%
Graduate9.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.8%Renter: 20.2%Tenure
Owner79.8%
Renter20.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
22%
$50k–$100k
31%
$100k–$150k
32%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
0%

Financials

Median HH Income$52,500 ▼ 31% below avg
Median Home Value$94,700 ▼ 66% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$696/mo
Total Housing Units382
Vacant Units46

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
19%
30–45 min
32%
Over 45 min
28%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
53%
About Perry, AR

Perry is a city in Arkansas, located in Perry County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 949 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.9 years.

Economically, Perry is a working-class community. The median household income of $52,500 is below the national average. Approximately 24.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 10.9%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Perry is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $94,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $696 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Perry is less-educated. 20.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (83.56%).

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

ZIP Codes in Perry
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
72125 949 $52,500 $94,700 $696 10.9% 20.3% 79.8%