City

Heber Springs, AR

2 ZIP codes  ·  Cleburne County  ·  Arkansas

👥12,642Population
💰$58,145Median HH Income▼ 24% below avg
🎂47.9Median Age
🏠$180,300Median Home Value▼ 35% below avg
🎓31.5%College Grads▼ 19% below avg
📊8.3%Unemployment▲ 69% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.7% Female 49.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.3%Hispanic: 2.9%Black: 0.6%Asian: 0.2%Other: 2.8%Race
White93.3%
Hispanic2.9%
Black0.6%
Asian0.2%
Other2.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
14%
18–24
8%
25–44
22%
45–64
27%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.29
Below Poverty12.3% ▲ 23% above avg
College Grads31.5% ▼ 19% below avg
Unemployment8.3% ▲ 69% above avg
No HS Diploma106 (1.2%)
HS Graduate3,136 (36.7%)
Some College1,436 (16.8%)
Associates1,178 (13.8%)
Bachelors893 (10.5%)
Graduate Degree1,796 (21%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 36.7%Some College: 16.8%Associates: 13.8%Bachelors: 10.5%Graduate: 21%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad36.7%
Some College16.8%
Associates13.8%
Bachelors10.5%
Graduate21.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.4%Renter: 26.6%Tenure
Owner73.4%
Renter26.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$58,145 ▼ 24% below avg
Median Home Value$180,300 ▼ 35% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$836/mo
Total Housing Units7,088
Vacant Units1,690

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
49%
15–30 min
22%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
54%
About Heber Springs, AR

Heber Springs is a city in Arkansas, located in Cleburne County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 12,642 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.9 years.

Economically, Heber Springs is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $58,145 is below the national average. Approximately 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.3%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Heber Springs is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $180,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $836 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Heber Springs is moderately educated. 31.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (93.34%).

Heber Springs, 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 Heber Springs
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
72543 12,642 $58,145 $180,300 $836 8.3% 31.5% 73.4%