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Hamburg, AR
City in Ashley County, Arkansas.
Population
2,886
Land area
3.4sq mi
People per sq mi
840
ZIP codes
0
Hamburg and its ZIP codes
Hamburg at a glance
- Hamburg is about 14 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
- It is the 112th most populous of 614 cities and towns in Arkansas.
- Households here earn a median of $34,234 a year, 44% less than the Arkansas figure of $60,773.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $77,100 (59% below Arkansas) and median rent is $643 a month.
Local data for Hamburg, AR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hamburg, AR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$34,234
Poverty rate
32.5%
Median home value
$77,100
Median rent
$643/mo
Homeownership
58.8%
Bachelor's or higher
12.1%
Median age
33.9
Average commute
25.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (506), German Americans (145), Salvadoran Americans (130).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Ashley County. PPP loans are for Hamburg.
Unemployment rate
5.0%
Aug 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,353
6,040 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,973
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$149M
FY 2026, $7,813 per person
How people get to work
Hamburg, AR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone93.2%
- Carpooled4.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.3%
- Worked from home0.4%
Average one-way commute: 25.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hamburg, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
454
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
55
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
95° / 34°F
56.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone6 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hamburg, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
47.8%
U.S. 33.3% +14.5 pts
Diabetes
19.3%
U.S. 12.1% +7.2 pts
Smoking
22.8%
U.S. 12.8% +10.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
17.0%
U.S. 11.1% +5.9 pts
Cities near Hamburg
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| North CrossettCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 10.4 |
| Fountain HillTown | 9.9 mi | 0.6 |
| CrossettCity | 12 mi | 7.2 |
| West CrossettCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 11.9 |
| ParkdaleCity | 16 mi | 1 |
| LaceyCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.6 |
| PortlandCity | 17 mi | 1.1 |
| WilmotCity | 17 mi | 1.8 |
| MontroseCity | 18 mi | 0.4 |
| Bonita, LAVillage | 22 mi | 1.3 |
| JeromeCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 0.2 |
| FelsenthalTown | 24 mi | 1.5 |
| CollinsCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 1.6 |
| HuttigCity | 25 mi | 3 |
| HermitageCity | 27 mi | 1.1 |
| MonticelloCity | 28 mi | 10.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hamburg, AR in?
- Hamburg is in Ashley County, Arkansas.
- What is the population of Hamburg, AR?
- About 2,886 people live in Hamburg, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hamburg?
- Nearby places include North Crossett (8.8 mi), Fountain Hill (9.9 mi), Crossett (12 mi), West Crossett (14 mi), Parkdale (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023