Zinc, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Marion County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
60 Population 80/sq mi density
$34,375 Median Income $28,432 per capita
$600 Median Rent 32.5% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$34,375 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Zinc, AR

At a Glance

Median Income
$34,375
54% below
$28,432 per capita
Median Rent
$600/mo
48% below
32.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
3.7%
89% below
79.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
3% above
21.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.6%
26% above
17.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F

How Zinc Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Zinc's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
46%
Rent
52%
Poverty
173%
Bachelor's
11%
Unemployment
103%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Zinc a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Zinc residents earn a median household income of $34,375 , which is 54% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,432. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 310 business establishments, including 30 restaurants.

Education

3.7% of adults in Zinc hold a bachelor's degree or higher (89% below the national average). 79.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Zinc has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population60
Median Age46.7 yrs
Density80/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.6%

Economy

C+
Median Income$34,375
Per Capita$28,432
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty21.4%
County GDP$774M
Avg Weekly Wage$793

Housing

A+
Home Value
Rent$600
Ownership66.7%
Zillow$160,516
Housing Units44
Rent Burden32.5%

Health

Obesity40.6%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking17.2%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death11,365/100K

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Rain44.5 in/yr
Elevation865 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+3.7%
High School+79.6%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 19%
Commute24 min
Broadband46.7%
Internet Speed78 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Zinc was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Marion County Regional (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
36.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.