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Population and households in ZIP 71701
Household size in ZIP 71701
| Period | ZIP 71701 | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.38 | 2.54 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.37 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.49 | 2.55 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.68 | 2.53 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.29 | −0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 71701 average 2.68 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is bigger than in Arkansas as a whole, where it has 2.53 people. Household size has climbed from 2.38 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in ZIP 71701
| Period | ZIP 71701 | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.3 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.7 | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.6 | 39.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.2 | 39.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.9 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
ZIP 71701 skews older than the country: its median age is 43.2, against 40.1 nationally. The median age has climbed from 41.3 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. Residents skew youngest in the north and oldest in the west.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in ZIP 71701
| Period | ZIP 71701 | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.4% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.9% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 18.5% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 16.5% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.1 pts | −0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in ZIP 71701: 16.5% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. ZIP 71701 has a higher share of single-parent households than the great majority of Arkansas ZIP codes.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in ZIP 71701
Renters in ZIP 71701
| Period | ZIP 71701 | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.4% | 32.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 34.5% | 33.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 33.4% | 34.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 31.6% | 33.6% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.1 pts | +1.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 71701 own their homes; 31.6% rent, a little below the national share of 34.8%. Nearly six in ten owners (57.2%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the center; owners are most common in the southeast.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in ZIP 71701
| Period | ZIP 71701 | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.1% | 13.4% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.1% | 13.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 24.1% | 14.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 25.0% | 13.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +7.9 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 25.0% of the housing in ZIP 71701, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy has risen 7.9 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in ZIP 71701
| Period | ZIP 71701 | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1970 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1972 | 1983 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1972 | 1985 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1972 | 1988 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +6 | +6 |
Housing in ZIP 71701 leans older: the median home dates to 1972, against 1980 nationally. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, while the north has the oldest housing. Only eight of the 138 Arkansas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have older homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in ZIP 71701
| Period | ZIP 71701 | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $494 | $660 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $561 | $718 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $581 | $785 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $814 | $1,007 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$320 | +$346 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 71701 pays $814 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $320 a month from 2006–10, a 65% jump, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 30.7% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in ZIP 71701
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 71701
| Period | ZIP 71701 | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.5% | 20.6% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.1% | 21.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.8% | 23.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.6% | 26.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.1 pts | +5.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 71701: 16.6% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 2.1 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in ZIP 71701
| Period | ZIP 71701 | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 82.6% | 82.6% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 85.2% | 84.6% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 86.6% | 86.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 88.6% | 88.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.0 pts | +6.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in ZIP 71701 have finished high school as nationally: 88.6%, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 6.0 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in ZIP 71701
| Period | ZIP 71701 | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.9% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.7% | 8.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.2% | 5.2% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.4% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.5 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 71701 is the same as the national rate: 5.4% of the labor force. Unemployment has fallen 6.5 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
ZIP 71701 compared with nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP code | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 71701 | 2.68 | 43.2 | 16.5% | 31.6% | 25.0% | 1972 | $814 | 16.6% | 88.6% | 5.4% |
| ZIP 71711 | 2.91 | 38.8 | 6.5% | 10.1% | 28.5% | 1984 | $619 | 9.8% | 81.9% | 5.6% |
| ZIP 71751 | 2.36 | 51.5 | 2.8% | 7.4% | 30.2% | 1982 | $800 | 10.3% | 93.1% | 3.7% |
| ZIP 71726 | 2.02 | 57.4 | 7.1% | 17.8% | 23.9% | 1978 | $620 | 26.1% | 89.5% | 5.4% |
| ZIP 71764 | 2.66 | 48.7 | 10.4% | 19.6% | 32.0% | 1965 | $608 | 6.7% | 88.1% | 2.1% |
| ZIP 71744 | 2.64 | 45.8 | 6.0% | 15.2% | 31.7% | 1981 | $860 | 19.7% | 87.1% | 5.4% |
| ZIP 71745 | 2.48 | 43.3 | 2.8% | 3.0% | 27.9% | 1984 | $860 | 29.3% | 88.5% | 8.3% |
| ZIP 71858 | 2.49 | 48.5 | 8.8% | 11.6% | 27.8% | 1987 | $828 | 9.7% | 89.5% | 9.2% |
| ZIP 71631 | 1.92 | 59.3 | 3.3% | 28.2% | 48.5% | 1969 | $532 | 2.3% | 78.3% | 23.6% |
| ZIP 71827 | 2.65 | 47.6 | 4.9% | 9.3% | 25.3% | 1981 | $780 | 15.2% | 84.9% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 71835 | 2.51 | 44.9 | 11.7% | 13.9% | 21.5% | 1982 | $717 | 12.3% | 88.7% | 8.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up ZIP 71701. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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