City

Western Grove, AR

1 ZIP code  ·  Newton County  ·  Arkansas

👥1,349Population
💰$44,676Median HH Income▼ 41% below avg
🎂44.9Median Age
🏠$185,200Median Home Value▼ 34% below avg
🎓32.5%College Grads▼ 16% below avg
📊1.9%Unemployment▼ 62% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 42.5% Female 57.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.5%Asian: 0.4%Other: 2.5%Race
White95.5%
Asian0.4%
Other2.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
14%
18–24
11%
25–44
17%
45–64
17%
65+
16%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.40
Below Poverty18.6% ▲ 86% above avg
College Grads32.5% ▼ 16% below avg
Unemployment1.9% ▼ 62% below avg
HS Graduate184 (27.2%)
Some College101 (14.9%)
Associates171 (25.3%)
Bachelors93 (13.8%)
Graduate Degree127 (18.8%)

Education

HS Grad: 27.2%Some College: 14.9%Associates: 25.3%Bachelors: 13.8%Graduate: 18.8%Edu
HS Grad27.2%
Some College14.9%
Associates25.3%
Bachelors13.8%
Graduate18.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.3%Renter: 19.7%Tenure
Owner80.3%
Renter19.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
15%

Financials

Median HH Income$44,676 ▼ 41% below avg
Median Home Value$185,200 ▼ 34% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$802/mo
Total Housing Units641
Vacant Units78

Income Distribution

Under $25k
28%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
31%
$75k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Work From Home
18%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
11%
15–30 min
43%
30–45 min
35%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
54%
About Western Grove, AR

Western Grove is a city in Arkansas, located in Newton County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,349 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.9 years.

Economically, Western Grove is a working-class community. The median household income of $44,676 is below the national average. Approximately 18.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.9%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Western Grove is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $185,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $802 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Western Grove is moderately educated. 32.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (95.48%).

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

ZIP Codes in Western Grove
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
72685 1,349 $44,676 $185,200 $802 1.9% 32.5% 80.3%