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Kirby, AR

Census-designated place in Pike County, Arkansas. ZIP codes: 71950.

Population

579

Land area

14.5sq mi

People per sq mi

40

ZIP codes

1

Kirby and its ZIP codes

Full map

Kirby at a glance

  • Kirby is 32% less dense than Arkansas as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $66,607 a year, 10% more than the Arkansas figure of $60,773.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $163,700 (13% below Arkansas).

Local data for Kirby, AR

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Kirby, AR, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$66,607

Poverty rate

11.9%

Median home value

$163,700

Homeownership

91.4%

Bachelor's or higher

27.0%

Median age

41.4

Average commute

22.8 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (92), German Americans (9), French Americans (4).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pike County. PPP loans are for Kirby.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.0%

Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$42,735

2,453 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$46,345

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$73.7M

FY 2026, $7,250 per person

Pike County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Kirby, AR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone78.5%
  • Carpooled17.9%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle3.6%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home0.0%

Average one-way commute: 22.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Kirby, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Very Low

Top: ice storm

Storm events since 1996

403

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

22

0.4% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

90° / 29°F

58.4 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Kirby, AR, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

37.3%

U.S. 33.3% +4.0 pts

Diabetes

13.2%

U.S. 12.1% +1.1 pts

Smoking

17.7%

U.S. 12.8% +4.9 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

10.4%

U.S. 11.1% -0.7 pts

ZIP codes in Kirby

1 in or overlapping Kirby. Population shown

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Cities near Kirby

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
DaisyTown5.8 mi1.1
GlenwoodCity7.2 mi8.9
AmityCity10 mi3.2
Caddo GapCensus-designated place10 mi0.4
NewhopeCensus-designated place13 mi3
NormanTown14 mi1.1
MurfreesboroCity14 mi3.7
Black SpringsTown15 mi0.4
AlpineCensus-designated place15 mi1.4
DelightCity17 mi0.6
AntoineTown20 mi0.5
Mount IdaCity20 mi1.6
DierksCity23 mi1.9
McCaskillTown23 mi0.7
Center PointCensus-designated place23 mi1.7
PearcyCensus-designated place24 mi1.5

Frequently asked questions

What county is Kirby, AR in?
Kirby is in Pike County, Arkansas.
What ZIP codes are in Kirby, AR?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Kirby include 71950.
What is the population of Kirby, AR?
About 579 people live in Kirby, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Kirby?
Nearby places include Daisy (5.8 mi), Glenwood (7.2 mi), Amity (10 mi), Caddo Gap (10 mi), Newhope (13 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023