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Diaz, AR
City in Jackson County, Arkansas.
Population
1,337
Land area
5.9sq mi
People per sq mi
226
ZIP codes
0
Diaz and its ZIP codes
Diaz at a glance
- Diaz is about 3.9 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $49,120 a year, 19% less than the Arkansas figure of $60,773.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $87,200 (54% below Arkansas) and median rent is $869 a month.
Local data for Diaz, AR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Diaz, AR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$49,120
Poverty rate
25.1%
Median home value
$87,200
Median rent
$869/mo
Homeownership
63.9%
Bachelor's or higher
19.5%
Median age
36.0
Average commute
19.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (120), Irish Americans (118), Guatemalan Americans (21).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jackson County. PPP loans are for Diaz.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Sep 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,525
5,084 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,459
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$106M
FY 2026, $6,322 per person
How people get to work
Diaz, AR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.9%
- Carpooled9.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home9.6%
Average one-way commute: 19.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Diaz, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
505
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
136
1.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 30°F
51.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Diaz, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
45.8%
U.S. 33.3% +12.5 pts
Diabetes
17.1%
U.S. 12.1% +5.0 pts
Smoking
22.4%
U.S. 12.8% +9.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.7%
U.S. 11.1% +1.6 pts
Cities near Diaz
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| NewportCity | 1.4 mi | 13.6 |
| Campbell StationCity | 1.9 mi | 1.7 |
| JacksonportTown | 2.8 mi | 0.4 |
| TuckermanCity | 6.4 mi | 2.7 |
| AmagonTown | 10 mi | 0.1 |
| GrubbsCity | 10 mi | 0.6 |
| NewarkCity | 11 mi | 1.6 |
| Oil TroughTown | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| MagnessTown | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| WeldonTown | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| SwiftonCity | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| Sulphur RockTown | 16 mi | 1.3 |
| BeedevilleTown | 17 mi | 1.1 |
| TupeloTown | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| BradfordCity | 19 mi | 0.9 |
| WaldenburgTown | 19 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Diaz, AR in?
- Diaz is in Jackson County, Arkansas.
- What is the population of Diaz, AR?
- About 1,337 people live in Diaz, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Diaz?
- Nearby places include Newport (1.4 mi), Campbell Station (1.9 mi), Jacksonport (2.8 mi), Tuckerman (6.4 mi), Amagon (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023