City

Stephens, AR

1 ZIP code  ·  Ouachita County  ·  Arkansas

👥1,405Population
💰$38,125Median HH Income▼ 50% below avg
🎂57.0Median Age
🏠$63,000Median Home Value▼ 77% below avg
🎓12.8%College Grads▼ 67% below avg
📊3.6%Unemployment▼ 26% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.3% Female 53.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 57.8%Black: 39.8%Other: 2.4%Race
White57.8%
Black39.8%
Other2.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
14%
18–24
9%
25–44
7%
45–64
31%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age57.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.57
Below Poverty14.6% ▲ 46% above avg
College Grads12.8% ▼ 67% below avg
Unemployment3.6% ▼ 26% below avg
HS Graduate512 (57%)
Some College74 (8.2%)
Associates197 (21.9%)
Bachelors67 (7.5%)
Graduate Degree48 (5.3%)

Education

HS Grad: 57%Some College: 8.2%Associates: 21.9%Bachelors: 7.5%Graduate: 5.3%Edu
HS Grad57.0%
Some College8.2%
Associates21.9%
Bachelors7.5%
Graduate5.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83%Renter: 17%Tenure
Owner83.0%
Renter17.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
31%
$50k–$100k
37%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$38,125 ▼ 50% below avg
Median Home Value$63,000 ▼ 77% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$416/mo
Total Housing Units909
Vacant Units362

Income Distribution

Under $25k
31%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
57%
About Stephens, AR

Stephens is a city in Arkansas, located in Ouachita County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,405 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 57 years.

Economically, Stephens is a lower-income community. The median household income of $38,125 is well below the national average. Approximately 14.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.6%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Stephens is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $63,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $416 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Stephens is less-educated. 12.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is majority White (57.79%).

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

ZIP Codes in Stephens
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
71764 1,405 $38,125 $63,000 $416 3.6% 12.8% 83.0%