City

Powhatan, AR

1 ZIP code  ·  Lawrence County  ·  Arkansas

👥619Population
💰$86,213Median HH Income▲ 13% above avg
🎂32.9Median Age
🏠$86,200Median Home Value▼ 69% below avg
🎓19.0%College Grads▼ 51% below avg
📊17.7%Unemployment▲ 261% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.6% Female 54.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.3%Hispanic: 3.7%Race
White96.3%
Hispanic3.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
14%
5–17
9%
18–24
8%
25–44
38%
45–64
14%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age32.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.80
Below Poverty9.7% ≈ Avg
College Grads19.0% ▼ 51% below avg
Unemployment17.7% ▲ 261% above avg
HS Graduate176 (44.7%)
Some College71 (18%)
Associates72 (18.3%)
Bachelors35 (8.9%)
Graduate Degree40 (10.2%)

Education

HS Grad: 44.7%Some College: 18%Associates: 18.3%Bachelors: 8.9%Graduate: 10.2%Edu
HS Grad44.7%
Some College18.0%
Associates18.3%
Bachelors8.9%
Graduate10.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 93.7%Renter: 6.3%Tenure
Owner93.7%
Renter6.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
27%
$50k–$100k
30%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$86,213 ▲ 13% above avg
Median Home Value$86,200 ▼ 69% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$900/mo
Total Housing Units319
Vacant Units98

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
10%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
39%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
0%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
15%
15–30 min
49%
30–45 min
8%
Over 45 min
28%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
23%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
65%
About Powhatan, AR

Powhatan is a city in Arkansas, located in Lawrence County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 619 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 32.9 years.

Economically, Powhatan is a middle-income community. The median household income of $86,213 is near the national average. Approximately 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 17.7%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Powhatan is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $86,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $900 per month. Homeownership is high at 93.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Powhatan is less-educated. 19.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (96.28%).

Powhatan, AR offers residents above-average earning potential within Arkansas.

ZIP Codes in Powhatan
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
72458 619 $86,213 $86,200 $900 17.7% 19.0% 93.7%