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Perry County, AR
8 cities and towns and 6 ZIP codes in Perry County, Arkansas.
Population
10,101
Land area
551sq mi
People per sq mi
18
ZIP codes
6
Cities and towns in Perry County
Perry County at a glance
- Perry County is 69% less dense than Arkansas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $55,764 a year, 8% less than the Arkansas figure of $60,773.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $130,200 (31% below Arkansas) and median rent is $805 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Perryville (1,390), Bigelow (393) and Perry (356).
Local data for Perry County, AR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Perry County, AR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$55,764
Poverty rate
14.2%
Median home value
$130,200
Prices +0.1% in a year
Median rent
$805/mo
Homeownership
80.4%
Bachelor's or higher
16.5%
Median age
43.3
Average commute
33.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,093), Irish Americans (1,047), Mexican Americans (271).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Aug 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,040
1,077 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,849
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$92.9M
FY 2026, $9,274 per person
PPP loans
$4.8M
210 loans, 672 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$14.3K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Perry County, AR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.5%
- Carpooled5.9%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked0.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
- Worked from home6.5%
Average one-way commute: 33.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Perry County, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
447
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
29
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 29°F
58.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone12 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Perry County, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.9%
U.S. 33.3% +5.6 pts
Diabetes
14.1%
U.S. 12.1% +2.0 pts
Smoking
17.6%
U.S. 12.8% +4.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.2%
U.S. 11.1% -0.9 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Perry County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Perry County, AR?
- Perryville is the largest city or town in Perry County, with about 1,390 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Perry County?
- Perry County includes 6 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 72001, 72016, 72025, 72070, 72126.
- What is the population of Perry County, AR?
- About 10,101 people live in Perry County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Perry County?
- Perry County borders Pulaski County, Faulkner County, Saline County, Garland County, Conway County, Yell County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023