City

Portland, AR

1 ZIP code  ·  Ashley County  ·  Arkansas

👥507Population
💰$45,833Median HH Income▼ 40% below avg
🎂45.0Median Age
🏠$64,900Median Home Value▼ 77% below avg
🎓31.4%College Grads▼ 19% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.3% Female 48.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 49.5%Hispanic: 16%Black: 31%Other: 2%Race
White49.5%
Hispanic16.0%
Black31.0%
Other2.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
19%
18–24
11%
25–44
18%
45–64
26%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.37
Below Poverty23.3% ▲ 133% above avg
College Grads31.4% ▼ 19% below avg
No HS Diploma3 (1%)
HS Graduate105 (33.3%)
Some College36 (11.4%)
Associates72 (22.9%)
Bachelors61 (19.4%)
Graduate Degree38 (12.1%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 33.3%Some College: 11.4%Associates: 22.9%Bachelors: 19.4%Graduate: 12.1%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad33.3%
Some College11.4%
Associates22.9%
Bachelors19.4%
Graduate12.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86%Renter: 14%Tenure
Owner86.0%
Renter14.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
29%
$50k–$100k
45%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$45,833 ▼ 40% below avg
Median Home Value$64,900 ▼ 77% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$620/mo
Total Housing Units234
Vacant Units20

Income Distribution

Under $25k
36%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
98%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
43%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
60%
About Portland, AR

Portland is a city in Arkansas, located in Ashley County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 507 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45 years.

Economically, Portland is a working-class community. The median household income of $45,833 is below the national average. Approximately 23.3% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Portland is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $64,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $620 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Portland is moderately educated. 31.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 49.5%.

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

ZIP Codes in Portland
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
71663 507 $45,833 $64,900 $620 0.0% 31.4% 86.0%