What are the schools like in Zinc, AR?

School district data for Zinc is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Zinc?

The median household income in Zinc, AR is N/A according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 9.5%.

What is the weather like in Zinc, AR?

Zinc has an average high temperature of 44.5°F in January and 87.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 8.2 inches.

Zinc, AR Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: What is the crime rate in Zinc, AR?

Zinc has a violent crime rate of 366.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1036.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Zinc, AR a Good Place to Live?

Zinc is a small town of 68 in Arkansas, with a median household income of N/A and a 9.5% unemployment rate.

Strengths: Zinc's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Zinc is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Zinc city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Zinc metro area.

Metric	Zinc, AR	National Avg
Median Home Value	N/A	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$494	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	70.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	N/A	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Zinc's violent crime rate is 366.0 per 100,000 residents — 4% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

366.0 /100k

Property Crime

1036.5 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Zinc, AR	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	3.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	81.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Zinc sees average highs of 44.5°F in January and 87.8°F in July, with 47.4 inches of annual precipitation and 8.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Zinc, AR
Average High — January	44.5°F
Average High — July	87.8°F
Annual Precipitation	47.4"
Annual Snowfall	8.2"

Demographics

Metric	Zinc, AR	National Avg
Population	68	—
Median Age	41.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	9.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	26.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	92.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	7.4%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	17.6%	22.2%
65 and over	13.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Pyatt, AR 4 mi Bergman, AR 6 mi South Lead Hill, AR 8 mi Lead Hill, AR 9 mi Everton, AR 9 mi

Zinc vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Zinc, AR affordable or expensive?

Zinc has a median home value of N/A and median rent of $494/month against a median household income of N/A.

What is the crime rate in Zinc, AR?

Zinc's violent crime rate is 366.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1036.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Zinc?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Zinc, AR a good place to live?

Zinc, AR has a population of 68, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 9.5%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Zinc?

Zinc averages 44.5°F in January and 87.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.4 inches with about 8.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Zinc?

The population of Zinc, Arkansas is 68 with a median age of 41.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Zinc?

Key numbers for living in Zinc: median home N/A, median household income N/A, crime index 78 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Zinc side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.