City

Smackover, AR

1 ZIP code  ·  Union County  ·  Arkansas

👥3,019Population
💰$52,621Median HH Income▼ 31% below avg
🎂44.2Median Age
🏠$100,400Median Home Value▼ 64% below avg
🎓31.7%College Grads▼ 18% below avg
📊2.2%Unemployment▼ 56% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.2% Female 46.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 72.6%Hispanic: 0.8%Black: 22.4%Other: 4.2%Race
White72.6%
Hispanic0.8%
Black22.4%
Other4.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
19%
18–24
7%
25–44
22%
45–64
26%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.60
Below Poverty14.7% ▲ 47% above avg
College Grads31.7% ▼ 18% below avg
Unemployment2.2% ▼ 56% below avg
No HS Diploma10 (0.5%)
HS Graduate644 (33.7%)
Some College382 (20%)
Associates269 (14.1%)
Bachelors160 (8.4%)
Graduate Degree445 (23.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 33.7%Some College: 20%Associates: 14.1%Bachelors: 8.4%Graduate: 23.3%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad33.7%
Some College20.0%
Associates14.1%
Bachelors8.4%
Graduate23.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.9%Renter: 28.1%Tenure
Owner71.9%
Renter28.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
38%
$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$52,621 ▼ 31% below avg
Median Home Value$100,400 ▼ 64% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$845/mo
Total Housing Units1,350
Vacant Units191

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
53%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
55%
About Smackover, AR

Smackover is a city in Arkansas, located in Union County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,019 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.2 years.

Economically, Smackover is a working-class community. The median household income of $52,621 is below the national average. Approximately 14.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.2%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Smackover is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $100,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $845 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Smackover is moderately educated. 31.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (72.64%).

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

ZIP Codes in Smackover
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
71762 3,019 $52,621 $100,400 $845 2.2% 31.7% 71.9%