City

Watson, AR

1 ZIP code  ·  Desha County  ·  Arkansas

👥545Population
💰$47,841Median HH Income▼ 37% below avg
🎂54.1Median Age
🏠$46,400Median Home Value▼ 83% below avg
🎓22.9%College Grads▼ 41% below avg
📊0.4%Unemployment▼ 92% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.2% Female 53.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.1%Black: 5%Race
White95.1%
Black5.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
15%
18–24
4%
25–44
17%
45–64
29%
65+
17%

Key Indicators

Median Age54.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.28
Below Poverty10.1% ≈ Avg
College Grads22.9% ▼ 41% below avg
Unemployment0.4% ▼ 92% below avg
No HS Diploma2 (0.5%)
HS Graduate145 (37.3%)
Some College36 (9.3%)
Associates117 (30.1%)
Bachelors23 (5.9%)
Graduate Degree66 (17%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 37.3%Some College: 9.3%Associates: 30.1%Bachelors: 5.9%Graduate: 17%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad37.3%
Some College9.3%
Associates30.1%
Bachelors5.9%
Graduate17.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 94.6%Renter: 5.4%Tenure
Owner94.6%
Renter5.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
57%
$50k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$47,841 ▼ 37% below avg
Median Home Value$46,400 ▼ 83% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$689/mo
Total Housing Units319
Vacant Units80

Income Distribution

Under $25k
28%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
25%
1980s–1990s
3%
2000+
54%
About Watson, AR

Watson is a city in Arkansas, located in Desha County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 545 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 54.1 years.

Economically, Watson is a working-class community. The median household income of $47,841 is below the national average. Approximately 10.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Watson is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $46,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $689 per month. Homeownership is high at 94.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Watson is less-educated. 22.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (95.05%).

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

ZIP Codes in Watson
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
71674 545 $47,841 $46,400 $689 0.4% 22.9% 94.6%