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Garland County, AR
9 cities and towns and 9 ZIP codes in Garland County, Arkansas.
Population
100,035
Land area
678sq mi
People per sq mi
148
ZIP codes
9
Cities and towns in Garland County
Garland County at a glance
- Garland County is about 2.5 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
- It is the 8th most populous of 75 counties in Arkansas.
- Households here earn a median of $57,181 a year, 6% less than the Arkansas figure of $60,773.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $194,300 (3% above Arkansas) and median rent is $966 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Hot Springs (37,920), Piney (4,458) and Rockwell (3,986).
Local data for Garland County, AR
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals3
- Emergency Rooms3
- Nursing Homes9
- Schools33
- Colleges3
- Libraries1
- Banks48
- Post Offices9
- Parks67
- Grocery Stores28
- Restaurants358
- Affordable Housing13
- Home Health Agencies5
- Hospice Care3
- Dialysis Centers1
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals3
- Community Health Centers8
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment11
- Private Schools5
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools2
- Toxic Release Facilities5
- Historic Places74
Housing and community stats
Garland County, AR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$57,181
Poverty rate
15.8%
Median home value
$194,300
Prices +3.9% in a year
Median rent
$966/mo
Homeownership
69.4%
Bachelor's or higher
25.3%
Median age
45.5
Average commute
21.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (12,474), German Americans (11,205), Mexican Americans (5,808).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Aug 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,102
38,517 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,635
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$898M
FY 2026, $8,967 per person
PPP loans
$173M
3,328 loans, 25,029 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$540K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Garland County, AR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.2%
- Carpooled11.5%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked1.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home7.7%
Average one-way commute: 21.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Garland County, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
759
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
573
1.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 29°F
57.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone74 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Garland County, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.1%
U.S. 33.3% +5.8 pts
Diabetes
14.8%
U.S. 12.1% +2.7 pts
Smoking
15.5%
U.S. 12.8% +2.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.3%
U.S. 11.1% -0.8 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Garland County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Garland County, AR?
- Hot Springs is the largest city or town in Garland County, with about 37,920 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Garland County?
- Garland County includes 9 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 71901, 71909, 71913, 71933, 71949.
- What is the population of Garland County, AR?
- About 100,035 people live in Garland County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Garland County?
- Garland County borders Saline County, Hot Spring County, Yell County, Perry County, Montgomery County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023