City

Walnut Ridge, AR

1 ZIP code  ·  Lawrence County  ·  Arkansas

👥7,565Population
💰$43,034Median HH Income▼ 44% below avg
🎂38.1Median Age
🏠$92,000Median Home Value▼ 67% below avg
🎓27.4%College Grads▼ 29% below avg
📊5.1%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.5% Female 50.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.3%Hispanic: 3.4%Black: 1.2%Other: 5.7%Race
White89.3%
Hispanic3.4%
Black1.2%
Other5.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
18%
18–24
12%
25–44
22%
45–64
26%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.45
Below Poverty22.5% ▲ 125% above avg
College Grads27.4% ▼ 29% below avg
Unemployment5.1% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma56 (1.4%)
HS Graduate1,246 (30.6%)
Some College886 (21.8%)
Associates768 (18.9%)
Bachelors331 (8.1%)
Graduate Degree782 (19.2%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 30.6%Some College: 21.8%Associates: 18.9%Bachelors: 8.1%Graduate: 19.2%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad30.6%
Some College21.8%
Associates18.9%
Bachelors8.1%
Graduate19.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 59.5%Renter: 40.5%Tenure
Owner59.5%
Renter40.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
41%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
8%
$300k–$500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$43,034 ▼ 44% below avg
Median Home Value$92,000 ▼ 67% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$734/mo
Total Housing Units3,306
Vacant Units458

Income Distribution

Under $25k
32%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
43%
15–30 min
18%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
22%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
54%
About Walnut Ridge, AR

Walnut Ridge is a city in Arkansas, located in Lawrence County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,565 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.1 years.

Economically, Walnut Ridge is a working-class community. The median household income of $43,034 is below the national average. Approximately 22.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.1%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Walnut Ridge is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $92,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $734 per month.

The population of Walnut Ridge is moderately educated. 27.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (89.28%).

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

ZIP Codes in Walnut Ridge
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
72476 7,565 $43,034 $92,000 $734 5.1% 27.4% 59.5%