City

Story, AR

1 ZIP code  ·  Montgomery County  ·  Arkansas

👥665Population
💰$63,258Median HH Income▼ 17% below avg
🎂34.8Median Age
🏠$221,000Median Home Value▼ 21% below avg
🎓10.0%College Grads▼ 74% below avg
📊24.2%Unemployment▲ 394% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.0% Female 48.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 85.7%Hispanic: 1.5%Other: 1.8%Race
White85.7%
Hispanic1.5%
Other1.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
24%
18–24
2%
25–44
31%
45–64
19%
65+
18%

Key Indicators

Median Age34.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.36
Below Poverty14.0% ▲ 40% above avg
College Grads10.0% ▼ 74% below avg
Unemployment24.2% ▲ 394% above avg
No HS Diploma56 (12.8%)
HS Graduate146 (33.3%)
Some College51 (11.6%)
Associates142 (32.3%)
Graduate Degree44 (10%)

Education

No HS: 12.8%HS Grad: 33.3%Some College: 11.6%Associates: 32.3%Graduate: 10%Edu
No HS12.8%
HS Grad33.3%
Some College11.6%
Associates32.3%
Graduate10.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 96.5%Renter: 3.6%Tenure
Owner96.5%
Renter3.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
30%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
22%
Over $500k
16%

Financials

Median HH Income$63,258 ▼ 17% below avg
Median Home Value$221,000 ▼ 21% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units461
Vacant Units179

Income Distribution

Under $25k
35%
$25k–$50k
6%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
19%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
35%
15–30 min
12%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
40%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
30%
2000+
53%
About Story, AR

Story is a city in Arkansas, located in Montgomery County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 665 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 34.8 years.

Economically, Story is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $63,258 is below the national average. Approximately 14.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 24.2%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Story is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $221,000, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 96.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Story is less-educated. 10.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (85.71%).

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

ZIP Codes in Story
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
71970 665 $63,258 $221,000 24.2% 10.0% 96.5%