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Cleburne County, AR
9 cities and towns and 11 ZIP codes in Cleburne County, Arkansas.
Population
25,226
Land area
554sq mi
People per sq mi
46
ZIP codes
11
Cities and towns in Cleburne County
Cleburne County at a glance
- The median household income is $55,798, 8% below the Arkansas median of $60,773.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $179,800 (4% below Arkansas) and median rent is $859 a month.
- Its largest cities are Heber Springs (7,161), Quitman (805) and Greers Ferry (778).
Local data for Cleburne County, AR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Cleburne County, AR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$55,798
Poverty rate
13.9%
Median home value
$179,800
Prices +6.6% in a year
Median rent
$859/mo
Homeownership
80.6%
Bachelor's or higher
18.4%
Median age
49.5
Average commute
26.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,652), Irish Americans (2,560), Mexican Americans (441).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$42,929
6,575 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,409
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$256M
FY 2026, $10,344 per person
PPP loans
$31.86M
863 loans, 4,598 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$134K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Cleburne County, AR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.2%
- Carpooled8.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home6.9%
Average one-way commute: 26.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Cleburne County, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
399
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
134
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 28°F
53.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone16 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Cleburne County, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.9%
U.S. 33.3% +4.6 pts
Diabetes
15.1%
U.S. 12.1% +3.0 pts
Smoking
17.4%
U.S. 12.8% +4.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.1%
U.S. 11.1% -1.0 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Cleburne County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Cleburne County, AR?
- Heber Springs is the largest city or town in Cleburne County, with about 7,161 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Cleburne County?
- Cleburne County includes 11 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 72044, 72067, 72130, 72131, 72179.
- What is the population of Cleburne County, AR?
- About 25,226 people live in Cleburne County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Cleburne County?
- Cleburne County borders Faulkner County, White County, Independence County, Van Buren County, Stone County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023