City

Waldron, AR

1 ZIP code  ·  Scott County  ·  Arkansas

👥6,566Population
💰$43,655Median HH Income▼ 43% below avg
🎂39.6Median Age
🏠$95,600Median Home Value▼ 66% below avg
🎓20.1%College Grads▼ 48% below avg
📊6.8%Unemployment▲ 38% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.9% Female 46.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 81.2%Hispanic: 11.4%Asian: 1.3%Other: 5.9%Race
White81.2%
Hispanic11.4%
Asian1.3%
Other5.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
18%
18–24
8%
25–44
23%
45–64
29%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.51
Below Poverty19.4% ▲ 94% above avg
College Grads20.1% ▼ 48% below avg
Unemployment6.8% ▲ 38% above avg
No HS Diploma68 (1.7%)
HS Graduate1,844 (45.6%)
Some College807 (19.9%)
Associates513 (12.7%)
Bachelors403 (10%)
Graduate Degree412 (10.2%)

Education

No HS: 1.7%HS Grad: 45.6%Some College: 19.9%Associates: 12.7%Bachelors: 10%Graduate: 10.2%Edu
No HS1.7%
HS Grad45.6%
Some College19.9%
Associates12.7%
Bachelors10.0%
Graduate10.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.4%Renter: 27.6%Tenure
Owner72.4%
Renter27.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
18%
$50k–$100k
33%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
6%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$43,655 ▼ 43% below avg
Median Home Value$95,600 ▼ 66% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$727/mo
Total Housing Units3,199
Vacant Units624

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
32%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
51%
15–30 min
18%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
23%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
54%
About Waldron, AR

Waldron is a city in Arkansas, located in Scott County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,566 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.6 years.

Economically, Waldron is a working-class community. The median household income of $43,655 is below the national average. Approximately 19.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.8%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Waldron is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $95,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $727 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Waldron is less-educated. 20.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (81.18%).

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

ZIP Codes in Waldron
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
72958 6,566 $43,655 $95,600 $727 6.8% 20.1% 72.4%