City

Poplar Grove, AR

1 ZIP code  ·  Phillips County  ·  Arkansas

👥614Population
💰$55,938Median HH Income▼ 27% below avg
🎂48.1Median Age
🏠$114,900Median Home Value▼ 59% below avg
🎓36.3%College Grads≈ Avg
📊22.0%Unemployment▲ 349% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 39.7% Female 60.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 79.5%Black: 18.2%Other: 2.3%Race
White79.5%
Black18.2%
Other2.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
20%
18–24
9%
25–44
16%
45–64
26%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.57
Below Poverty4.2% ▼ 58% below avg
College Grads36.3% ≈ Avg
Unemployment22.0% ▲ 349% above avg
No HS Diploma28 (7.2%)
HS Graduate96 (24.7%)
Some College39 (10%)
Associates85 (21.9%)
Bachelors50 (12.9%)
Graduate Degree91 (23.4%)

Education

No HS: 7.2%HS Grad: 24.7%Some College: 10%Associates: 21.9%Bachelors: 12.9%Graduate: 23.4%Edu
No HS7.2%
HS Grad24.7%
Some College10.0%
Associates21.9%
Bachelors12.9%
Graduate23.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 69.9%Renter: 30.1%Tenure
Owner69.9%
Renter30.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
22%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
22%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
13%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,938 ▼ 27% below avg
Median Home Value$114,900 ▼ 59% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units271
Vacant Units32

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
19%
$100k–$150k
37%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
61%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
3%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
25%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
50%
About Poplar Grove, AR

Poplar Grove is a city in Arkansas, located in Phillips County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 614 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.1 years.

Economically, Poplar Grove is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $55,938 is below the national average. Approximately 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 22.0%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Poplar Grove is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $114,900, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 69.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Poplar Grove is moderately educated. 36.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (79.48%).

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

ZIP Codes in Poplar Grove
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
72374 614 $55,938 $114,900 22.0% 36.3% 69.9%