City

West Memphis, AR

2 ZIP codes  ·  Crittenden County  ·  Arkansas

👥24,182Population
💰$41,932Median HH Income▼ 45% below avg
🎂34.7Median Age
🏠$119,100Median Home Value▼ 57% below avg
🎓24.0%College Grads▼ 38% below avg
📊13.6%Unemployment▲ 179% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.0% Female 55.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 29.1%Hispanic: 1.9%Black: 63.9%Asian: 0.4%Other: 4.6%Race
White29.1%
Hispanic1.9%
Black63.9%
Asian0.4%
Other4.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
18%
18–24
10%
25–44
27%
45–64
22%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age34.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.47
Below Poverty26.3% ▲ 163% above avg
College Grads24.0% ▼ 38% below avg
Unemployment13.6% ▲ 179% above avg
No HS Diploma181 (1.3%)
HS Graduate5,848 (42.7%)
Some College2,139 (15.6%)
Associates2,237 (16.3%)
Bachelors1,018 (7.4%)
Graduate Degree2,264 (16.5%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 42.7%Some College: 15.6%Associates: 16.3%Bachelors: 7.4%Graduate: 16.5%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad42.7%
Some College15.6%
Associates16.3%
Bachelors7.4%
Graduate16.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 45.4%Renter: 54.6%Tenure
Owner45.4%
Renter54.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
29%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
0%

Financials

Median HH Income$41,932 ▼ 45% below avg
Median Home Value$119,100 ▼ 57% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$848/mo
Total Housing Units11,298
Vacant Units1,719

Income Distribution

Under $25k
33%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
49%
15–30 min
22%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
19%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
52%
About West Memphis, AR

West Memphis is a city in Arkansas, located in Crittenden County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 24,182 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 34.7 years.

Economically, West Memphis is a working-class community. The median household income of $41,932 is below the national average. Approximately 26.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 13.6%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in West Memphis is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $119,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $848 per month.

The population of West Memphis is less-educated. 24.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority Black (63.85%).

West Memphis, AR offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Arkansas. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in West Memphis
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
72301 24,182 $41,932 $119,100 $848 13.6% 24.0% 45.4%

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