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Pike County, AR
7 cities and towns and 7 ZIP codes in Pike County, Arkansas.
Population
10,115
Land area
600sq mi
People per sq mi
17
ZIP codes
7
Cities and towns in Pike County
Pike County at a glance
- Pike County is 71% less dense than Arkansas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $49,269 a year, 19% less than the Arkansas figure of $60,773.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $121,600 (35% below Arkansas) and median rent is $686 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Glenwood (1,841), Murfreesboro (1,819) and Kirby (579).
Local data for Pike County, AR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Pike County, AR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$49,269
Poverty rate
20.7%
Median home value
$121,600
Median rent
$686/mo
Homeownership
75.0%
Bachelor's or higher
19.1%
Median age
41.2
Average commute
29.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (948), Mexican Americans (622), German Americans (470).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Sep 2026, -0.3 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
PPP loans
$12M
461 loans, 1,724 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$2,100
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Pike County, AR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.8%
- Carpooled11.4%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked1.4%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home4.8%
Average one-way commute: 29.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Pike County, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
403
Most often 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 zone8 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Pike County, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.3%
U.S. 33.3% +5.0 pts
Diabetes
14.4%
U.S. 12.1% +2.3 pts
Smoking
17.4%
U.S. 12.8% +4.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.4%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Pike County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Pike County, AR?
- Glenwood is the largest city or town in Pike County, with about 1,841 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Pike County?
- Pike County includes 7 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 71922, 71940, 71943, 71950, 71952.
- What is the population of Pike County, AR?
- About 10,115 people live in Pike County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Pike County?
- Pike County borders Clark County, Hempstead County, Polk County, Howard County, Montgomery County, Nevada County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023