City

Romance, AR

1 ZIP code  ·  White County  ·  Arkansas

👥2,519Population
💰$63,906Median HH Income▼ 16% below avg
🎂33.9Median Age
🏠$153,400Median Home Value▼ 45% below avg
🎓25.9%College Grads▼ 33% below avg
📊6.0%Unemployment▲ 23% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.9% Female 49.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.7%Other: 7.3%Race
White92.7%
Other7.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
10%
5–17
20%
18–24
6%
25–44
28%
45–64
19%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age33.9 yrs
Avg HH Size3.28
Below Poverty13.6% ▲ 36% above avg
College Grads25.9% ▼ 33% below avg
Unemployment6.0% ▲ 23% above avg
HS Graduate544 (38.2%)
Some College393 (27.6%)
Associates118 (8.3%)
Bachelors236 (16.6%)
Graduate Degree132 (9.3%)

Education

HS Grad: 38.2%Some College: 27.6%Associates: 8.3%Bachelors: 16.6%Graduate: 9.3%Edu
HS Grad38.2%
Some College27.6%
Associates8.3%
Bachelors16.6%
Graduate9.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.8%Renter: 20.2%Tenure
Owner79.8%
Renter20.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
20%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
15%

Financials

Median HH Income$63,906 ▼ 16% below avg
Median Home Value$153,400 ▼ 45% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$941/mo
Total Housing Units874
Vacant Units106

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
27%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
7%
15–30 min
19%
30–45 min
50%
Over 45 min
25%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1960s–1970s
4%
1980s–1990s
35%
2000+
60%
About Romance, AR

Romance is a city in Arkansas, located in White County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,519 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 33.9 years.

Economically, Romance is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $63,906 is below the national average. Approximately 13.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.0%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Romance is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $153,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $941 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Romance is moderately educated. 25.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (92.74%).

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

ZIP Codes in Romance
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
72136 2,519 $63,906 $153,400 $941 6.0% 25.9% 79.8%