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Grant County, AR
5 cities and towns and 5 ZIP codes in Grant County, Arkansas.
Population
18,242
Land area
632sq mi
People per sq mi
29
ZIP codes
5
Cities and towns in Grant County
Grant County at a glance
- Grant County is 51% less dense than Arkansas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $71,549 a year, 18% more than the Arkansas figure of $60,773.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $161,700 (14% below Arkansas) and median rent is $788 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Sheridan (5,165), Tull (596) and Poyen (441).
Local data for Grant County, AR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Grant County, AR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$71,549
Poverty rate
13.1%
Median home value
$161,700
Prices +6.2% in a year
Median rent
$788/mo
Homeownership
80.7%
Bachelor's or higher
21.5%
Median age
40.5
Average commute
30.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,734), German Americans (1,346), Puerto Ricans (242).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Sep 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,504
4,601 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,550
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$128M
FY 2026, $7,133 per person
PPP loans
$15.4M
338 loans, 1,777 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$52.5K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Grant County, AR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.2%
- Carpooled9.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.1%
- Worked from home10.3%
Average one-way commute: 30.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Grant County, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
399
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
17
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 29°F
55.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone9 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Grant County, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.9%
U.S. 33.3% +3.6 pts
Diabetes
12.0%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.6%
U.S. 12.8% +2.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.3%
U.S. 11.1% -1.8 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Grant County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Grant County, AR?
- Sheridan is the largest city or town in Grant County, with about 5,165 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Grant County?
- Grant County includes 5 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 72057, 72128, 72129, 72150, 72167.
- What is the population of Grant County, AR?
- About 18,242 people live in Grant County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Grant County?
- Grant County borders Pulaski County, Saline County, Jefferson County, Hot Spring County, Cleveland County, Dallas County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023