City

Rosston, AR

1 ZIP code  ·  Nevada County  ·  Arkansas

👥1,686Population
💰$52,981Median HH Income▼ 31% below avg
🎂47.6Median Age
🏠$38,100Median Home Value▼ 86% below avg
🎓14.1%College Grads▼ 64% below avg
📊12.3%Unemployment▲ 151% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 56.4% Female 43.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 59.7%Hispanic: 0.8%Black: 37.8%Other: 1.7%Race
White59.7%
Hispanic0.8%
Black37.8%
Other1.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
13%
18–24
7%
25–44
25%
45–64
25%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.13
Below Poverty20.2% ▲ 102% above avg
College Grads14.1% ▼ 64% below avg
Unemployment12.3% ▲ 151% above avg
No HS Diploma6 (0.5%)
HS Graduate560 (46.8%)
Some College194 (16.2%)
Associates268 (22.4%)
Bachelors58 (4.8%)
Graduate Degree111 (9.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 46.8%Some College: 16.2%Associates: 22.4%Bachelors: 4.8%Graduate: 9.3%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad46.8%
Some College16.2%
Associates22.4%
Bachelors4.8%
Graduate9.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.5%Renter: 17.5%Tenure
Owner82.5%
Renter17.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
56%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
2%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$52,981 ▼ 31% below avg
Median Home Value$38,100 ▼ 86% below avg
Home/Income Ratio0.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$647/mo
Total Housing Units947
Vacant Units154

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
35%
$75k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
98%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
6%
15–30 min
22%
30–45 min
39%
Over 45 min
33%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
55%
About Rosston, AR

Rosston is a city in Arkansas, located in Nevada County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,686 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.6 years.

Economically, Rosston is a working-class community. The median household income of $52,981 is below the national average. Approximately 20.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 12.3%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Rosston is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $38,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $647 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Rosston is less-educated. 14.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is majority White (59.73%).

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

ZIP Codes in Rosston
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
71858 1,686 $52,981 $38,100 $647 12.3% 14.1% 82.5%