City

Rison, AR

1 ZIP code  ·  Cleveland County  ·  Arkansas

👥4,889Population
💰$52,219Median HH Income▼ 32% below avg
🎂45.1Median Age
🏠$127,100Median Home Value▼ 54% below avg
🎓24.4%College Grads▼ 37% below avg
📊3.5%Unemployment▼ 29% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.1% Female 52.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.5%Hispanic: 0.3%Black: 9.3%Other: 3.9%Race
White86.5%
Hispanic0.3%
Black9.3%
Other3.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
15%
18–24
7%
25–44
24%
45–64
28%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.64
Below Poverty15.5% ▲ 55% above avg
College Grads24.4% ▼ 37% below avg
Unemployment3.5% ▼ 29% below avg
No HS Diploma21 (0.6%)
HS Graduate1,523 (45.2%)
Some College433 (12.9%)
Associates571 (17%)
Bachelors225 (6.7%)
Graduate Degree595 (17.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 45.2%Some College: 12.9%Associates: 17%Bachelors: 6.7%Graduate: 17.7%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad45.2%
Some College12.9%
Associates17.0%
Bachelors6.7%
Graduate17.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.6%Renter: 23.4%Tenure
Owner76.6%
Renter23.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
17%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$52,219 ▼ 32% below avg
Median Home Value$127,100 ▼ 54% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$614/mo
Total Housing Units2,263
Vacant Units438

Income Distribution

Under $25k
31%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
35%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
56%
About Rison, AR

Rison is a city in Arkansas, located in Cleveland County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,889 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.1 years.

Economically, Rison is a working-class community. The median household income of $52,219 is below the national average. Approximately 15.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Rison is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $127,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $614 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Rison is less-educated. 24.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (86.54%).

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

ZIP Codes in Rison
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
71665 4,889 $52,219 $127,100 $614 3.5% 24.4% 76.6%