City

Wilmar, AR

1 ZIP code  ·  Drew County  ·  Arkansas

👥1,846Population
💰$36,573Median HH Income▼ 52% below avg
🎂40.0Median Age
🏠$136,600Median Home Value▼ 51% below avg
🎓27.0%College Grads▼ 30% below avg
📊2.1%Unemployment▼ 57% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.9% Female 48.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 65.2%Hispanic: 1.4%Black: 30.4%Other: 3%Race
White65.2%
Hispanic1.4%
Black30.4%
Other3.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
17%
18–24
7%
25–44
21%
45–64
29%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.19
Below Poverty20.9% ▲ 109% above avg
College Grads27.0% ▼ 30% below avg
Unemployment2.1% ▼ 57% below avg
No HS Diploma6 (0.5%)
HS Graduate547 (48.5%)
Some College108 (9.6%)
Associates163 (14.5%)
Bachelors70 (6.2%)
Graduate Degree234 (20.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 48.5%Some College: 9.6%Associates: 14.5%Bachelors: 6.2%Graduate: 20.7%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad48.5%
Some College9.6%
Associates14.5%
Bachelors6.2%
Graduate20.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.4%Renter: 25.6%Tenure
Owner74.4%
Renter25.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$36,573 ▼ 52% below avg
Median Home Value$136,600 ▼ 51% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$779/mo
Total Housing Units1,076
Vacant Units233

Income Distribution

Under $25k
45%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
22%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
66%
About Wilmar, AR

Wilmar is a city in Arkansas, located in Drew County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,846 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40 years.

Economically, Wilmar is a lower-income community. The median household income of $36,573 is well below the national average. Approximately 20.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.1%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Wilmar is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $136,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $779 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Wilmar is moderately educated. 27.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (65.22%).

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

ZIP Codes in Wilmar
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
71675 1,846 $36,573 $136,600 $779 2.1% 27.0% 74.4%