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Piney, AR
Census-designated place in Garland County, Arkansas.
Population
4,458
Land area
6.5sq mi
People per sq mi
685
ZIP codes
0
Piney and its ZIP codes
Piney at a glance
- Piney is about 12 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 76th among 614 cities and towns in Arkansas.
- The median household income is $50,901, 16% below the Arkansas median of $60,773.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $134,400 (29% below Arkansas) and median rent is $971 a month.
Local data for Piney, AR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Piney, AR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$50,901
Poverty rate
28.5%
Median home value
$134,400
Median rent
$971/mo
Homeownership
53.3%
Bachelor's or higher
19.0%
Median age
39.0
Average commute
15.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (284), German Americans (272), Mexican Americans (248).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Garland County. PPP loans are for Piney.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Aug 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,102
38,517 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,635
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$898M
FY 2026, $8,967 per person
How people get to work
Piney, AR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.3%
- Carpooled5.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home7.0%
Average one-way commute: 15.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Piney, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
759
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
573
1.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 32°F
58.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Piney, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.9%
U.S. 33.3% +10.6 pts
Diabetes
15.6%
U.S. 12.1% +3.5 pts
Smoking
22.1%
U.S. 12.8% +9.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.4%
U.S. 11.1% +3.3 pts
Cities near Piney
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RockwellCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 3.3 |
| Hot SpringsCity | 4.5 mi | 37.6 |
| Mountain PineCity | 4.9 mi | 1.7 |
| Lake HamiltonCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 2.1 |
| PearcyCensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 1.5 |
| Crystal SpringsCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.2 |
| BismarckCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.5 |
| Jones MillsCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 3.2 |
| Fountain LakeTown | 15 mi | 4.4 |
| Hot Springs VillageCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 57.6 |
| Magnet CoveCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 2.1 |
| LonsdaleTown | 19 mi | 0.4 |
| MidwayTown | 20 mi | 3.5 |
| RockportCity | 20 mi | 4.1 |
| MalvernCity | 21 mi | 9.7 |
| FriendshipTown | 21 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Piney, AR in?
- Piney is in Garland County, Arkansas.
- What is the population of Piney, AR?
- About 4,458 people live in Piney, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Piney?
- Nearby places include Rockwell (2.7 mi), Hot Springs (4.5 mi), Mountain Pine (4.9 mi), Lake Hamilton (6.1 mi), Pearcy (9.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023