City

Prescott, AR

1 ZIP code  ·  Nevada County  ·  Arkansas

👥5,569Population
💰$40,423Median HH Income▼ 47% below avg
🎂36.5Median Age
🏠$92,200Median Home Value▼ 67% below avg
🎓27.1%College Grads▼ 30% below avg
📊8.4%Unemployment▲ 72% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.0% Female 55.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 61.1%Hispanic: 9.7%Black: 27%Other: 2%Race
White61.1%
Hispanic9.7%
Black27.0%
Other2.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
21%
18–24
10%
25–44
21%
45–64
25%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.63
Below Poverty30.0% ▲ 200% above avg
College Grads27.1% ▼ 30% below avg
Unemployment8.4% ▲ 72% above avg
No HS Diploma82 (2.5%)
HS Graduate1,381 (41.6%)
Some College476 (14.4%)
Associates480 (14.5%)
Bachelors418 (12.6%)
Graduate Degree479 (14.4%)

Education

No HS: 2.5%HS Grad: 41.6%Some College: 14.4%Associates: 14.5%Bachelors: 12.6%Graduate: 14.4%Edu
No HS2.5%
HS Grad41.6%
Some College14.4%
Associates14.5%
Bachelors12.6%
Graduate14.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 52.3%Renter: 47.7%Tenure
Owner52.3%
Renter47.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
19%
$50k–$100k
47%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
8%
$300k–$500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$40,423 ▼ 47% below avg
Median Home Value$92,200 ▼ 67% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$853/mo
Total Housing Units2,512
Vacant Units462

Income Distribution

Under $25k
28%
$25k–$50k
40%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
98%
Public Transit
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
43%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
23%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
56%
About Prescott, AR

Prescott is a city in Arkansas, located in Nevada County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,569 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.5 years.

Economically, Prescott is a working-class community. The median household income of $40,423 is below the national average. Approximately 30.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.4%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Prescott is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $92,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $853 per month.

The population of Prescott is moderately educated. 27.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (61.09%).

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

ZIP Codes in Prescott
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
71857 5,569 $40,423 $92,200 $853 8.4% 27.1% 52.3%