City

Piggott, AR

1 ZIP code  ·  Clay County  ·  Arkansas

👥4,699Population
💰$49,583Median HH Income▼ 35% below avg
🎂39.3Median Age
🏠$95,600Median Home Value▼ 66% below avg
🎓24.5%College Grads▼ 37% below avg
📊4.1%Unemployment▼ 17% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.2% Female 49.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94%Hispanic: 1.6%Black: 0.3%Other: 3.7%Race
White94.0%
Hispanic1.6%
Black0.3%
Other3.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
20%
18–24
6%
25–44
22%
45–64
25%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.42
Below Poverty18.5% ▲ 85% above avg
College Grads24.5% ▼ 37% below avg
Unemployment4.1% ▼ 17% below avg
No HS Diploma14 (0.5%)
HS Graduate1,120 (37.4%)
Some College688 (23%)
Associates440 (14.7%)
Bachelors207 (6.9%)
Graduate Degree526 (17.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 37.4%Some College: 23%Associates: 14.7%Bachelors: 6.9%Graduate: 17.6%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad37.4%
Some College23.0%
Associates14.7%
Bachelors6.9%
Graduate17.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 63.7%Renter: 36.3%Tenure
Owner63.7%
Renter36.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
20%
$50k–$100k
34%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$49,583 ▼ 35% below avg
Median Home Value$95,600 ▼ 66% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$760/mo
Total Housing Units2,266
Vacant Units350

Income Distribution

Under $25k
28%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
46%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
56%
About Piggott, AR

Piggott is a city in Arkansas, located in Clay County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,699 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.3 years.

Economically, Piggott is a working-class community. The median household income of $49,583 is below the national average. Approximately 18.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Piggott is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $95,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $760 per month. Homeownership is high at 63.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Piggott is less-educated. 24.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (93.98%).

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

ZIP Codes in Piggott
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
72454 4,699 $49,583 $95,600 $760 4.1% 24.5% 63.7%