City

Sulphur Rock, AR

1 ZIP code  ·  Independence County  ·  Arkansas

👥1,351Population
💰$81,944Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂37.6Median Age
🎓30.2%College Grads▼ 22% below avg
📊1.1%Unemployment▼ 77% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 59.4% Female 40.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 79.8%Hispanic: 5.8%Black: 1.9%Asian: 1%Other: 11.4%Race
White79.8%
Hispanic5.8%
Black1.9%
Asian1.0%
Other11.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
19%
18–24
16%
25–44
19%
45–64
36%
65+
3%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.25
Below Poverty12.0% ▲ 20% above avg
College Grads30.2% ▼ 22% below avg
Unemployment1.1% ▼ 77% below avg
No HS Diploma3 (0.4%)
HS Graduate177 (23.4%)
Some College247 (32.6%)
Associates102 (13.5%)
Bachelors97 (12.8%)
Graduate Degree132 (17.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 23.4%Some College: 32.6%Associates: 13.5%Bachelors: 12.8%Graduate: 17.4%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad23.4%
Some College32.6%
Associates13.5%
Bachelors12.8%
Graduate17.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 66.3%Renter: 33.7%Tenure
Owner66.3%
Renter33.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
1%
Over $500k
47%

Financials

Median HH Income$81,944 ≈ Avg
Median Rent$780/mo
Total Housing Units692
Vacant Units92

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
27%
$50k–$75k
9%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
26%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
68%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
4%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
73%
About Sulphur Rock, AR

Sulphur Rock is a city in Arkansas, located in Independence County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,351 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.6 years.

Economically, Sulphur Rock is a middle-income community. The median household income of $81,944 is near the national average. Approximately 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.1%, well below the national average.

The population of Sulphur Rock is moderately educated. 30.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (79.79%).

Sulphur Rock, AR offers residents above-average earning potential within Arkansas.

ZIP Codes in Sulphur Rock
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
72579 1,351 $81,944 $780 1.1% 30.2% 66.3%