City

Rector, AR

1 ZIP code  ·  Clay County  ·  Arkansas

👥3,684Population
💰$54,194Median HH Income▼ 29% below avg
🎂41.4Median Age
🏠$98,400Median Home Value▼ 65% below avg
🎓31.2%College Grads▼ 19% below avg
📊11.8%Unemployment▲ 142% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.3% Female 50.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87.9%Hispanic: 0.1%Other: 4.9%Race
White87.9%
Hispanic0.1%
Other4.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
8%
25–44
25%
45–64
28%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.27
Below Poverty15.0% ▲ 50% above avg
College Grads31.2% ▼ 19% below avg
Unemployment11.8% ▲ 142% above avg
No HS Diploma91 (4%)
HS Graduate928 (40.5%)
Some College382 (16.7%)
Associates173 (7.6%)
Bachelors241 (10.5%)
Graduate Degree474 (20.7%)

Education

No HS: 4%HS Grad: 40.5%Some College: 16.7%Associates: 7.6%Bachelors: 10.5%Graduate: 20.7%Edu
No HS4.0%
HS Grad40.5%
Some College16.7%
Associates7.6%
Bachelors10.5%
Graduate20.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.3%Renter: 26.7%Tenure
Owner73.3%
Renter26.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
28%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
5%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$54,194 ▼ 29% below avg
Median Home Value$98,400 ▼ 65% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$624/mo
Total Housing Units1,927
Vacant Units315

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
25%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
40%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
59%
About Rector, AR

Rector is a city in Arkansas, located in Clay County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,684 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.4 years.

Economically, Rector is a working-class community. The median household income of $54,194 is below the national average. Approximately 15.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 11.8%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Rector is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $98,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $624 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Rector is moderately educated. 31.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (87.89%).

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

ZIP Codes in Rector
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
72461 3,684 $54,194 $98,400 $624 11.8% 31.2% 73.3%