City

Russell, AR

1 ZIP code  ·  White County  ·  Arkansas

👥265Population
💰$22,361Median HH Income▼ 71% below avg
🎂33.9Median Age
🏠$77,500Median Home Value▼ 72% below avg
🎓10.8%College Grads▼ 72% below avg
📊9.5%Unemployment▲ 95% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 40.0% Female 60.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.7%Hispanic: 1.9%Black: 0.8%Other: 1.9%Race
White94.7%
Hispanic1.9%
Black0.8%
Other1.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
24%
18–24
2%
25–44
29%
45–64
26%
65+
2%

Key Indicators

Median Age33.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.39
Below Poverty55.5% ▲ 455% above avg
College Grads10.8% ▼ 72% below avg
Unemployment9.5% ▲ 95% above avg
No HS Diploma10 (6.4%)
HS Graduate91 (58%)
Some College17 (10.8%)
Associates22 (14%)
Bachelors17 (10.8%)

Education

No HS: 6.4%HS Grad: 58%Some College: 10.8%Associates: 14%Bachelors: 10.8%Edu
No HS6.4%
HS Grad58.0%
Some College10.8%
Associates14.0%
Bachelors10.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 42.3%Renter: 57.7%Tenure
Owner42.3%
Renter57.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
28%
$50k–$100k
40%
$100k–$150k
23%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$22,361 ▼ 71% below avg
Median Home Value$77,500 ▼ 72% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$310/mo
Total Housing Units120
Vacant Units9

Income Distribution

Under $25k
68%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
5%
$100k–$150k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
44%
15–30 min
16%
30–45 min
40%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
20%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
3%
2000+
61%
About Russell, AR

Russell is a city in Arkansas, located in White County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 265 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 33.9 years.

Economically, Russell is a lower-income community. The median household income of $22,361 is well below the national average. Approximately 55.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.5%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Russell is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $77,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $310 per month.

The population of Russell is less-educated. 10.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (94.72%).

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

ZIP Codes in Russell
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
72139 265 $22,361 $77,500 $310 9.5% 10.8% 42.3%