City

Sparkman, AR

1 ZIP code  ·  Dallas County  ·  Arkansas

👥1,543Population
💰$59,167Median HH Income▼ 22% below avg
🎂52.5Median Age
🏠$79,100Median Home Value▼ 72% below avg
🎓26.7%College Grads▼ 31% below avg
📊2.3%Unemployment▼ 53% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.0% Female 45.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 79.3%Hispanic: 1.2%Black: 17.6%Asian: 0.3%Other: 1.7%Race
White79.3%
Hispanic1.2%
Black17.6%
Asian0.3%
Other1.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
10%
18–24
2%
25–44
26%
45–64
33%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age52.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.72
Below Poverty10.8% ▲ 8% above avg
College Grads26.7% ▼ 31% below avg
Unemployment2.3% ▼ 53% below avg
No HS Diploma6 (0.5%)
HS Graduate601 (52.4%)
Some College80 (7%)
Associates154 (13.4%)
Bachelors136 (11.9%)
Graduate Degree170 (14.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 52.4%Some College: 7%Associates: 13.4%Bachelors: 11.9%Graduate: 14.8%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad52.4%
Some College7.0%
Associates13.4%
Bachelors11.9%
Graduate14.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.2%Renter: 23.8%Tenure
Owner76.2%
Renter23.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
30%
$50k–$100k
28%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$59,167 ▼ 22% below avg
Median Home Value$79,100 ▼ 72% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$538/mo
Total Housing Units828
Vacant Units260

Income Distribution

Under $25k
33%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
8%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
40%
15–30 min
17%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
56%
About Sparkman, AR

Sparkman is a city in Arkansas, located in Dallas County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,543 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 52.5 years.

Economically, Sparkman is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $59,167 is below the national average. Approximately 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Sparkman is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $79,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $538 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Sparkman is moderately educated. 26.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (79.26%).

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

ZIP Codes in Sparkman
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
71763 1,543 $59,167 $79,100 $538 2.3% 26.7% 76.2%