City

Strong, AR

1 ZIP code  ·  Union County  ·  Arkansas

👥2,206Population
💰$36,318Median HH Income▼ 52% below avg
🎂44.4Median Age
🏠$46,900Median Home Value▼ 83% below avg
🎓13.0%College Grads▼ 66% below avg
📊0.8%Unemployment▼ 84% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.7% Female 54.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 44.7%Hispanic: 1.9%Black: 51.9%Other: 1.5%Race
White44.7%
Hispanic1.9%
Black51.9%
Other1.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
25%
18–24
4%
25–44
23%
45–64
26%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.20
Below Poverty16.7% ▲ 67% above avg
College Grads13.0% ▼ 66% below avg
Unemployment0.8% ▼ 84% below avg
HS Graduate634 (47.3%)
Some College180 (13.4%)
Associates352 (26.3%)
Bachelors48 (3.6%)
Graduate Degree126 (9.4%)

Education

HS Grad: 47.3%Some College: 13.4%Associates: 26.3%Bachelors: 3.6%Graduate: 9.4%Edu
HS Grad47.3%
Some College13.4%
Associates26.3%
Bachelors3.6%
Graduate9.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 90.2%Renter: 9.8%Tenure
Owner90.2%
Renter9.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
57%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$36,318 ▼ 52% below avg
Median Home Value$46,900 ▼ 83% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$672/mo
Total Housing Units1,224
Vacant Units221

Income Distribution

Under $25k
35%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
12%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%
Walked
0%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
9%
15–30 min
9%
30–45 min
57%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
63%
About Strong, AR

Strong is a city in Arkansas, located in Union County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,206 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.4 years.

Economically, Strong is a lower-income community. The median household income of $36,318 is well below the national average. Approximately 16.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.8%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Strong is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $46,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $672 per month. Homeownership is high at 90.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Strong is less-educated. 13.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is majority Black (51.86%).

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

ZIP Codes in Strong
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
71765 2,206 $36,318 $46,900 $672 0.8% 13.0% 90.2%