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Grannis, AR
City in Polk County, Arkansas. ZIP codes: 71944.
Population
691
Land area
7.9sq mi
People per sq mi
87
ZIP codes
1
Grannis and its ZIP codes
Grannis at a glance
- Grannis is 49% denser than Arkansas as a whole.
- The median household income is $75,132, 24% above the Arkansas median of $60,773.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $94,700 (50% below Arkansas) and median rent is $571 a month.
Local data for Grannis, AR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Grannis, AR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$75,132
Poverty rate
14.2%
Median home value
$94,700
Median rent
$571/mo
Homeownership
81.6%
Bachelor's or higher
8.1%
Median age
28.9
Average commute
20.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (179), Irish Americans (70), German Americans (34).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Polk County. PPP loans are for Grannis.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$43,000
5,758 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$44,039
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$160M
FY 2026, $8,348 per person
PPP loans
$395K
34 loans, 39 jobs reported
How people get to work
Grannis, AR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.7%
- Carpooled15.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.5%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 20.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Grannis, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
470
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
11
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 30°F
54.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Grannis, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.1%
U.S. 33.3% +10.8 pts
Diabetes
16.8%
U.S. 12.1% +4.7 pts
Smoking
21.7%
U.S. 12.8% +8.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
19.3%
U.S. 11.1% +8.2 pts
ZIP codes in Grannis
1 in or overlapping Grannis. Population shown
Cities near Grannis
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WickesTown | 4.4 mi | 2.3 |
| GillhamTown | 4.5 mi | 0.9 |
| VandervoortTown | 10 mi | 0.3 |
| De QueenCity | 13 mi | 6.1 |
| CoveTown | 15 mi | 1.6 |
| HatfieldTown | 18 mi | 1.3 |
| DierksCity | 19 mi | 1.9 |
| Eagletown, OKCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 4.7 |
| LockesburgCity | 20 mi | 3.5 |
| HoratioCity | 20 mi | 1.8 |
| MenaCity | 24 mi | 6.9 |
| Smithville, OKTown | 25 mi | 1.1 |
| Board CampCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 3 |
| Center PointCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 1.7 |
| NewhopeCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 3 |
| Hochatown, OKTown | 26 mi | 10.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Grannis, AR in?
- Grannis is in Polk County, Arkansas.
- What ZIP codes are in Grannis, AR?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Grannis include 71944.
- What is the population of Grannis, AR?
- About 691 people live in Grannis, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Grannis?
- Nearby places include Wickes (4.4 mi), Gillham (4.5 mi), Vandervoort (10 mi), De Queen (13 mi), Cove (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023