City

Widener, AR

1 ZIP code  ·  St. Francis County  ·  Arkansas

👥396Population
💰$46,250Median HH Income▼ 39% below avg
🎂40.4Median Age
🏠$58,300Median Home Value▼ 79% below avg
🎓29.7%College Grads▼ 23% below avg
📊3.9%Unemployment▼ 20% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 58.1% Female 41.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 34.3%Hispanic: 7.1%Black: 50.3%Other: 8.3%Race
White34.3%
Hispanic7.1%
Black50.3%
Other8.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
10%
5–17
16%
18–24
18%
25–44
13%
45–64
30%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.4 yrs
Avg HH Size3.09
Below Poverty9.6% ≈ Avg
College Grads29.7% ▼ 23% below avg
Unemployment3.9% ▼ 20% below avg
No HS Diploma5 (3.2%)
HS Graduate56 (36.1%)
Some College41 (26.5%)
Associates7 (4.5%)
Bachelors9 (5.8%)
Graduate Degree37 (23.9%)

Education

No HS: 3.2%HS Grad: 36.1%Some College: 26.5%Associates: 4.5%Bachelors: 5.8%Graduate: 23.9%Edu
No HS3.2%
HS Grad36.1%
Some College26.5%
Associates4.5%
Bachelors5.8%
Graduate23.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82%Renter: 18%Tenure
Owner82.0%
Renter18.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
48%
$50k–$100k
28%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
10%
$300k–$500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$46,250 ▼ 39% below avg
Median Home Value$58,300 ▼ 79% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$567/mo
Total Housing Units190
Vacant Units62

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
48%
$50k–$75k
26%
$75k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
98%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
47%
30–45 min
31%
Over 45 min
3%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
9%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
25%
2000+
50%
About Widener, AR

Widener is a city in Arkansas, located in St. Francis County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 396 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.4 years.

Economically, Widener is a working-class community. The median household income of $46,250 is below the national average. Approximately 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Widener is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $58,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $567 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Widener is moderately educated. 29.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority Black (50.25%).

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

ZIP Codes in Widener
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
72394 396 $46,250 $58,300 $567 3.9% 29.7% 82.0%