City

Searcy, AR

3 ZIP codes  ·  White County  ·  Arkansas

👥35,523Population
💰$55,522Median HH Income▼ 27% below avg
🎂34.5Median Age
🏠$176,900Median Home Value▼ 37% below avg
🎓37.6%College Grads≈ Avg
📊5.4%Unemployment▲ 11% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.2% Female 51.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 82.3%Hispanic: 5.8%Black: 7.3%Asian: 0.9%Other: 3.4%Race
White82.3%
Hispanic5.8%
Black7.3%
Asian0.9%
Other3.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
16%
25–44
23%
45–64
23%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age34.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.50
Below Poverty16.6% ▲ 66% above avg
College Grads37.6% ≈ Avg
Unemployment5.4% ▲ 11% above avg
No HS Diploma320 (1.7%)
HS Graduate6,732 (34.7%)
Some College2,621 (13.5%)
Associates2,432 (12.5%)
Bachelors2,009 (10.4%)
Graduate Degree5,278 (27.2%)

Education

No HS: 1.7%HS Grad: 34.7%Some College: 13.5%Associates: 12.5%Bachelors: 10.4%Graduate: 27.2%Edu
No HS1.7%
HS Grad34.7%
Some College13.5%
Associates12.5%
Bachelors10.4%
Graduate27.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 64%Renter: 36%Tenure
Owner64.0%
Renter36.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
25%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,522 ▼ 27% below avg
Median Home Value$176,900 ▼ 37% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$851/mo
Total Housing Units14,948
Vacant Units1,895

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

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

Commute Time

Under 15 min
54%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
57%
About Searcy, AR

Searcy is a city in Arkansas, located in White County. The city spans 3 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 35,523 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 34.5 years.

Economically, Searcy is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $55,522 is below the national average. Approximately 16.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.4%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Searcy is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $176,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $851 per month. Homeownership is high at 64.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Searcy is moderately educated. 37.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (82.27%).

Searcy, AR offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Arkansas. Spread across 3 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Searcy
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
72143 35,523 $55,522 $176,900 $851 5.4% 37.6% 64.0%