City

Pleasant Plains, AR

1 ZIP code  ·  Independence County  ·  Arkansas

👥1,741Population
💰$75,625Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂35.4Median Age
🏠$115,300Median Home Value▼ 59% below avg
🎓28.8%College Grads▼ 26% below avg
📊2.0%Unemployment▼ 60% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.0% Female 47.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87%Hispanic: 6.3%Other: 6.7%Race
White87.0%
Hispanic6.3%
Other6.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
23%
18–24
8%
25–44
25%
45–64
27%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.85
Below Poverty5.2% ▼ 48% below avg
College Grads28.8% ▼ 26% below avg
Unemployment2.0% ▼ 60% below avg
No HS Diploma2 (0.2%)
HS Graduate362 (35.7%)
Some College255 (25.2%)
Associates102 (10.1%)
Bachelors164 (16.2%)
Graduate Degree128 (12.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 35.7%Some College: 25.2%Associates: 10.1%Bachelors: 16.2%Graduate: 12.6%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad35.7%
Some College25.2%
Associates10.1%
Bachelors16.2%
Graduate12.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72%Renter: 28%Tenure
Owner72.0%
Renter28.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
30%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
21%
$200k–$300k
8%
$300k–$500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$75,625 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$115,300 ▼ 59% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$832/mo
Total Housing Units710
Vacant Units99

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
33%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
35%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
1%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
29%
2000+
52%
About Pleasant Plains, AR

Pleasant Plains is a city in Arkansas, located in Independence County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,741 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 35.4 years.

Economically, Pleasant Plains is a middle-income community. The median household income of $75,625 is near the national average. Approximately 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.0%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Pleasant Plains is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $115,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $832 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Pleasant Plains is moderately educated. 28.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (87.02%).

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

ZIP Codes in Pleasant Plains
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
72568 1,741 $75,625 $115,300 $832 2.0% 28.8% 72.0%