City

Tillar, AR

1 ZIP code  ·  Desha County  ·  Arkansas

👥1,031Population
💰$34,273Median HH Income▼ 55% below avg
🎂58.2Median Age
🏠$109,700Median Home Value▼ 61% below avg
🎓23.2%College Grads▼ 40% below avg
📊1.9%Unemployment▼ 61% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 42.0% Female 58.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 71.9%Hispanic: 2.6%Black: 25.2%Other: 0.3%Race
White71.9%
Hispanic2.6%
Black25.2%
Other0.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
15%
18–24
2%
25–44
19%
45–64
19%
65+
16%

Key Indicators

Median Age58.2 yrs
Avg HH Size1.94
Below Poverty16.7% ▲ 67% above avg
College Grads23.2% ▼ 40% below avg
Unemployment1.9% ▼ 61% below avg
No HS Diploma20 (2.9%)
HS Graduate320 (46%)
Some College116 (16.7%)
Associates78 (11.2%)
Bachelors23 (3.3%)
Graduate Degree138 (19.9%)

Education

No HS: 2.9%HS Grad: 46%Some College: 16.7%Associates: 11.2%Bachelors: 3.3%Graduate: 19.9%Edu
No HS2.9%
HS Grad46.0%
Some College16.7%
Associates11.2%
Bachelors3.3%
Graduate19.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.7%Renter: 23.3%Tenure
Owner76.7%
Renter23.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
20%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
37%
$150k–$200k
8%
$300k–$500k
13%

Financials

Median HH Income$34,273 ▼ 55% below avg
Median Home Value$109,700 ▼ 61% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$678/mo
Total Housing Units692
Vacant Units160

Income Distribution

Under $25k
35%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
10%
$75k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
99%
Walked
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
34%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
23%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
57%
About Tillar, AR

Tillar is a city in Arkansas, located in Desha County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,031 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 58.2 years.

Economically, Tillar is a lower-income community. The median household income of $34,273 is well below the national average. Approximately 16.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.9%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Tillar is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $109,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $678 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Tillar is less-educated. 23.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (71.87%).

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

ZIP Codes in Tillar
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
71670 1,031 $34,273 $109,700 $678 1.9% 23.2% 76.7%