City

Stamps, AR

1 ZIP code  ·  Lafayette County  ·  Arkansas

👥1,966Population
💰$34,122Median HH Income▼ 55% below avg
🎂44.1Median Age
🏠$72,500Median Home Value▼ 74% below avg
🎓24.0%College Grads▼ 38% below avg
📊16.9%Unemployment▲ 245% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.2% Female 48.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 40.9%Hispanic: 0.4%Black: 44.7%Asian: 3.5%Other: 10%Race
White40.9%
Hispanic0.4%
Black44.7%
Asian3.5%
Other10.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
17%
18–24
9%
25–44
23%
45–64
18%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.20
Below Poverty28.5% ▲ 185% above avg
College Grads24.0% ▼ 38% below avg
Unemployment16.9% ▲ 245% above avg
No HS Diploma10 (0.8%)
HS Graduate584 (45.7%)
Some College163 (12.8%)
Associates214 (16.8%)
Bachelors96 (7.5%)
Graduate Degree210 (16.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 45.7%Some College: 12.8%Associates: 16.8%Bachelors: 7.5%Graduate: 16.4%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad45.7%
Some College12.8%
Associates16.8%
Bachelors7.5%
Graduate16.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.3%Renter: 26.7%Tenure
Owner73.3%
Renter26.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
37%
$50k–$100k
36%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
6%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$34,122 ▼ 55% below avg
Median Home Value$72,500 ▼ 74% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$716/mo
Total Housing Units1,133
Vacant Units264

Income Distribution

Under $25k
44%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
43%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
53%
About Stamps, AR

Stamps is a city in Arkansas, located in Lafayette County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,966 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.1 years.

Economically, Stamps is a lower-income community. The median household income of $34,122 is well below the national average. Approximately 28.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 16.9%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Stamps is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $72,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $716 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Stamps is less-educated. 24.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with Black as the largest group at 44.7%.

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

ZIP Codes in Stamps
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
71860 1,966 $34,122 $72,500 $716 16.9% 24.0% 73.3%