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Ashdown, AR
City in Little River County, Arkansas. ZIP codes: 71822.
Population
4,164
Land area
7.1sq mi
People per sq mi
583
ZIP codes
1
Ashdown and its ZIP codes
Ashdown at a glance
- Ashdown is about 9.9 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 82nd among 614 cities and towns in Arkansas.
- The median household income is $55,625, 8% below the Arkansas median of $60,773.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $139,800 (26% below Arkansas) and median rent is $683 a month.
Local data for Ashdown, AR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ashdown, AR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$55,625
Poverty rate
20.8%
Median home value
$139,800
Median rent
$683/mo
Homeownership
71.6%
Bachelor's or higher
23.8%
Median age
35.6
Average commute
34.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (272), Irish Americans (211), German Americans (175).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Little River County. PPP loans are for Ashdown.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Sep 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,549
3,041 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,040
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$108M
FY 2026, $9,004 per person
PPP loans
$8.5M
227 loans, 1,034 jobs reported
How people get to work
Ashdown, AR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.3%
- Carpooled15.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home3.8%
Average one-way commute: 34.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ashdown, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
434
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
4
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 32°F
53.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone6 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ashdown, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.6%
U.S. 33.3% +10.3 pts
Diabetes
17.1%
U.S. 12.1% +5.0 pts
Smoking
18.0%
U.S. 12.8% +5.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.8%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
ZIP codes in Ashdown
1 in or overlapping Ashdown. Population shown
Cities near Ashdown
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WiltonCity | 4.4 mi | 1.3 |
| Yarborough LandingCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 2.2 |
| OgdenCity | 7.6 mi | 0.4 |
| AlleeneCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 2.2 |
| Ben LomondTown | 11 mi | 3.9 |
| SaratogaCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.6 |
| Red Lick, TXCity | 14 mi | 1.8 |
| Leary, TXCity | 15 mi | 1.3 |
| Texarkana, TXCity | 16 mi | 32 |
| ForemanCity | 16 mi | 2 |
| TolletteTown | 16 mi | 1 |
| Nash, TXCity | 16 mi | 4.5 |
| Hooks, TXCity | 17 mi | 2.1 |
| McNabTown | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| WinthropCity | 17 mi | 1 |
| Wake Village, TXCity | 17 mi | 3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ashdown, AR in?
- Ashdown is in Little River County, Arkansas.
- What ZIP codes are in Ashdown, AR?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Ashdown include 71822.
- What is the population of Ashdown, AR?
- About 4,164 people live in Ashdown, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ashdown?
- Nearby places include Wilton (4.4 mi), Yarborough Landing (6.9 mi), Ogden (7.6 mi), Alleene (10 mi), Ben Lomond (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023