City

Thornton, AR

1 ZIP code  ·  Calhoun County  ·  Arkansas

👥534Population
💰$72,500Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂53.5Median Age
🏠$58,900Median Home Value▼ 79% below avg
🎓26.9%College Grads▼ 30% below avg
📊11.0%Unemployment▲ 124% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 56.0% Female 44.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.8%Black: 10.7%Other: 0.6%Race
White88.8%
Black10.7%
Other0.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
7%
18–24
11%
25–44
22%
45–64
26%
65+
24%

Key Indicators

Median Age53.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.78
Below Poverty9.9% ≈ Avg
College Grads26.9% ▼ 30% below avg
Unemployment11.0% ▲ 124% above avg
No HS Diploma3 (0.9%)
HS Graduate117 (33.5%)
Some College69 (19.8%)
Associates66 (18.9%)
Bachelors53 (15.2%)
Graduate Degree41 (11.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 33.5%Some College: 19.8%Associates: 18.9%Bachelors: 15.2%Graduate: 11.7%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad33.5%
Some College19.8%
Associates18.9%
Bachelors15.2%
Graduate11.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 91.2%Renter: 8.9%Tenure
Owner91.2%
Renter8.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
33%
$50k–$100k
29%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$72,500 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$58,900 ▼ 79% below avg
Home/Income Ratio0.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$625/mo
Total Housing Units314
Vacant Units122

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
30%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%
Work From Home
0%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
49%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
55%
About Thornton, AR

Thornton is a city in Arkansas, located in Calhoun County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 534 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 53.5 years.

Economically, Thornton is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $72,500 is near the national average. Approximately 9.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 11.0%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Thornton is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $58,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $625 per month. Homeownership is high at 91.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Thornton is moderately educated. 26.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (88.76%).

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

ZIP Codes in Thornton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
71766 534 $72,500 $58,900 $625 11.0% 26.9% 91.2%