City

Waldo, AR

1 ZIP code  ·  Columbia County  ·  Arkansas

👥3,379Population
💰$41,307Median HH Income▼ 46% below avg
🎂47.1Median Age
🏠$91,600Median Home Value▼ 67% below avg
🎓24.1%College Grads▼ 38% below avg
📊4.1%Unemployment▼ 17% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.5% Female 48.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 56.7%Hispanic: 1.1%Black: 42.2%Race
White56.7%
Hispanic1.1%
Black42.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
14%
18–24
7%
25–44
21%
45–64
31%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.39
Below Poverty30.3% ▲ 203% above avg
College Grads24.1% ▼ 38% below avg
Unemployment4.1% ▼ 17% below avg
No HS Diploma13 (0.6%)
HS Graduate1,079 (49.3%)
Some College259 (11.8%)
Associates310 (14.2%)
Bachelors199 (9.1%)
Graduate Degree327 (15%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 49.3%Some College: 11.8%Associates: 14.2%Bachelors: 9.1%Graduate: 15%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad49.3%
Some College11.8%
Associates14.2%
Bachelors9.1%
Graduate15.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87%Renter: 13%Tenure
Owner87.0%
Renter13.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
30%
$50k–$100k
31%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$41,307 ▼ 46% below avg
Median Home Value$91,600 ▼ 67% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$768/mo
Total Housing Units1,869
Vacant Units457

Income Distribution

Under $25k
30%
$25k–$50k
28%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
98%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
11%
15–30 min
40%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
33%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
59%
About Waldo, AR

Waldo is a city in Arkansas, located in Columbia County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,379 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.1 years.

Economically, Waldo is a working-class community. The median household income of $41,307 is below the national average. Approximately 30.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Waldo is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $91,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $768 per month. Homeownership is high at 87.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Waldo is less-educated. 24.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (56.73%).

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

ZIP Codes in Waldo
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
71770 3,379 $41,307 $91,600 $768 4.1% 24.1% 87.0%