City

Wabash, AR

1 ZIP code  ·  Phillips County  ·  Arkansas

👥429Population
💰$39,773Median HH Income▼ 48% below avg
🎂35.5Median Age
🏠$88,800Median Home Value▼ 68% below avg
🎓19.4%College Grads▼ 50% below avg
📊40.7%Unemployment▲ 733% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.9% Female 46.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 46.4%Black: 53.6%Race
White46.4%
Black53.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
20%
18–24
7%
25–44
21%
45–64
31%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.62
Below Poverty30.3% ▲ 203% above avg
College Grads19.4% ▼ 50% below avg
Unemployment40.7% ▲ 733% above avg
No HS Diploma6 (2.9%)
HS Graduate47 (22.8%)
Some College13 (6.3%)
Associates100 (48.5%)
Bachelors13 (6.3%)
Graduate Degree27 (13.1%)

Education

No HS: 2.9%HS Grad: 22.8%Some College: 6.3%Associates: 48.5%Bachelors: 6.3%Graduate: 13.1%Edu
No HS2.9%
HS Grad22.8%
Some College6.3%
Associates48.5%
Bachelors6.3%
Graduate13.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 39.6%Renter: 60.4%Tenure
Owner39.6%
Renter60.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
32%
$50k–$100k
40%
$300k–$500k
28%

Financials

Median HH Income$39,773 ▼ 48% below avg
Median Home Value$88,800 ▼ 68% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$295/mo
Total Housing Units177
Vacant Units13

Income Distribution

Under $25k
47%
$25k–$50k
4%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
29%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
77%
Walked
13%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
73%
15–30 min
14%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
26%
1960s–1970s
18%
2000+
56%
About Wabash, AR

Wabash is a city in Arkansas, located in Phillips County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 429 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 35.5 years.

Economically, Wabash is a lower-income community. The median household income of $39,773 is below the national average. Approximately 30.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 40.7%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Wabash is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $88,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $295 per month. At 39.6% owner-occupied, renters make up the majority — common in urban or college-town settings.

The population of Wabash is less-educated. 19.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority Black (53.61%).

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

ZIP Codes in Wabash
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
72389 429 $39,773 $88,800 $295 40.7% 19.4% 39.6%