City

Scott, AR

1 ZIP code  ·  Pulaski County  ·  Arkansas

👥2,101Population
💰$56,957Median HH Income▼ 25% below avg
🎂58.3Median Age
🏠$187,700Median Home Value▼ 33% below avg
🎓24.6%College Grads▼ 36% below avg
📊5.2%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.3% Female 48.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 63.8%Hispanic: 2.3%Black: 32.8%Other: 1.1%Race
White63.8%
Hispanic2.3%
Black32.8%
Other1.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
0%
5–17
11%
18–24
9%
25–44
11%
45–64
44%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age58.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.28
Below Poverty14.4% ▲ 44% above avg
College Grads24.6% ▼ 36% below avg
Unemployment5.2% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma24 (1.6%)
HS Graduate632 (42.8%)
Some College262 (17.7%)
Associates196 (13.3%)
Bachelors159 (10.8%)
Graduate Degree205 (13.9%)

Education

No HS: 1.6%HS Grad: 42.8%Some College: 17.7%Associates: 13.3%Bachelors: 10.8%Graduate: 13.9%Edu
No HS1.6%
HS Grad42.8%
Some College17.7%
Associates13.3%
Bachelors10.8%
Graduate13.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 95.8%Renter: 4.2%Tenure
Owner95.8%
Renter4.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
19%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,957 ▼ 25% below avg
Median Home Value$187,700 ▼ 33% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$758/mo
Total Housing Units1,183
Vacant Units261

Income Distribution

Under $25k
28%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Public Transit
4%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
8%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
36%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
61%
About Scott, AR

Scott is a city in Arkansas, located in Pulaski County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,101 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 58.3 years.

Economically, Scott is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $56,957 is below the national average. Approximately 14.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.2%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Scott is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $187,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $758 per month. Homeownership is high at 95.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Scott is less-educated. 24.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (63.83%).

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

ZIP Codes in Scott
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
72142 2,101 $56,957 $187,700 $758 5.2% 24.6% 95.8%