City

Plainview, AR

1 ZIP code  ·  Yell County  ·  Arkansas

👥1,138Population
💰$50,938Median HH Income▼ 33% below avg
🎂55.5Median Age
🏠$112,500Median Home Value▼ 60% below avg
🎓20.7%College Grads▼ 47% below avg
📊3.7%Unemployment▼ 25% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.6% Female 51.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95%Hispanic: 3.8%Black: 1%Asian: 0.2%Other: 0.1%Race
White95.0%
Hispanic3.8%
Black1.0%
Asian0.2%
Other0.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
9%
18–24
9%
25–44
19%
45–64
25%
65+
20%

Key Indicators

Median Age55.5 yrs
Avg HH Size1.94
Below Poverty9.8% ≈ Avg
College Grads20.7% ▼ 47% below avg
Unemployment3.7% ▼ 25% below avg
HS Graduate372 (48.7%)
Some College127 (16.6%)
Associates107 (14%)
Bachelors39 (5.1%)
Graduate Degree119 (15.6%)

Education

HS Grad: 48.7%Some College: 16.6%Associates: 14%Bachelors: 5.1%Graduate: 15.6%Edu
HS Grad48.7%
Some College16.6%
Associates14.0%
Bachelors5.1%
Graduate15.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 67.7%Renter: 32.3%Tenure
Owner67.7%
Renter32.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
16%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
31%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
5%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$50,938 ▼ 33% below avg
Median Home Value$112,500 ▼ 60% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$397/mo
Total Housing Units753
Vacant Units193

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
29%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
7%
15–30 min
18%
30–45 min
40%
Over 45 min
35%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
59%
About Plainview, AR

Plainview is a city in Arkansas, located in Yell County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,138 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 55.5 years.

Economically, Plainview is a working-class community. The median household income of $50,938 is below the national average. Approximately 9.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.7%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Plainview is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $112,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $397 per month. Homeownership is high at 67.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Plainview is less-educated. 20.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (94.99%).

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

ZIP Codes in Plainview
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
72857 1,138 $50,938 $112,500 $397 3.7% 20.7% 67.7%