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Zinc

Arkansas · 103 residents · 0.751 sq mi
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Zinc has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $17,500. Population has grown 36% since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $55,000. The poverty rate of 26.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 55% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 206%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
103
+36%since 2000
from 76 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
137 / sq mi
+36%since 2000
from 101 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.4
−10%since 2000
from 45.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
335271901091990201020202024Zinc
202445
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$17,500
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,063 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$10,162
+19%since 2000
from $8,512 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
26.3%
−13.2 ptssince 2000
from 39.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.390
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade40%
US avg: 10.9%
Information20%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$55,000
+206%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $14,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2020
Median gross rent
$143
−47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $215 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.6%
−35.4 ptssince 2000
from 71.0% in 2000
26.7% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.1%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 27.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.2%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.1
+322%since 2000
from 0.7 in 2000
1990 – 2014
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(72)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.6%(5)
2010
White, non-Hispanic88.3%(91)
Black1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score7.8%(8)
Diversity Score
8
+18%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
76.1%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 64.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
80.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 83.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
20.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
27.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 27.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
20.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
40.0%
−21.1 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
63.2%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 67.1% in 2009
Female
36.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 32.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.4%
−56.1 ptssince 2009
from 67.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Zinc, Arkansas?

Zinc, Arkansas has about 103 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Zinc, Arkansas?

The typical household in Zinc, Arkansas earns about $17,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Zinc, Arkansas expensive?

In Zinc, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $55,000, and the typical rent is about $143 a month.

How educated are people in Zinc, Arkansas?

About 4.5% of adults age 25 and over in Zinc, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Zinc, Arkansas?

About 26.3% of people in Zinc, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Zinc, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Zinc, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 31 residents, a change of about 43 percent over that period.

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