Walnut Ridge
City in Lawrence County, Arkansas
Walnut Ridge is a city in Lawrence County, Arkansas, with 5,384 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 269 ft (82 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Hoxie, 3.7 miles SW.
- 5,384residents (2020 Census)
- 269 ftelevation · 82 m
- 16.7 sq miland area · 43.2 km²
- 323 / sq mipopulation density
- 72476ZIP code
About Walnut Ridge
Walnut Ridge is a city in and the county seat of Lawrence County, Arkansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, Walnut Ridge had a population of 5,384. Walnut Ridge lies immediately north of Hoxie. The two towns form a contiguous urban area with approximately 8,000 residents. Williams Baptist University is in College City, a formerly separate community that merged into Walnut Ridge in 2017.
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Living in Walnut Ridge
- Median household income
- $45,027
- Median home value
- $117,900
- Median rent
- $739/mo
- Median age
- 38.5
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Walnut Ridge had 5,384 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,384 |
|---|---|
| Density | 323 per sq mi (125 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Walnut Ridge at a glance
| State | Arkansas (AR) |
|---|---|
| County | Lawrence County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 5,384 (2020) |
| Land area | 16.69 sq mi (43.2 km²) |
| Elevation | 269 ft (82 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.0848° N, 90.9468° W |
| ZIP code | 72476 |
| Official website | cityofwalnutridge.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0572890 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Walnut Ridge
- Hoxie3.7 mi SW
- Portia6.9 mi W
- Minturn8.7 mi SW
- Sedgwick9.0 mi SE
- Black Rock9.1 mi W
- O'Kean9.3 mi NE
- Powhatan9.9 mi W
- Pocahontas12.4 mi N
- Bono14.5 mi SE
- Egypt15.0 mi S
- Imboden15.1 mi NW
- Alicia15.3 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Walnut Ridge
What county is Walnut Ridge in?
Walnut Ridge is in Lawrence County, Arkansas.
What is the population of Walnut Ridge, AR?
5,384 people lived in Walnut Ridge at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Walnut Ridge, AR?
The ZIP code of Walnut Ridge is 72476.
What is the elevation of Walnut Ridge?
269 feet (82 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Walnut Ridge?
Hoxie (3.7 mi), Portia (6.9 mi), Minturn (8.7 mi), Sedgwick (9.0 mi), Black Rock (9.1 mi).
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