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Population and households in ZIP 71744
Household size in ZIP 71744
| Period | ZIP 71744 | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.63 | 2.54 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.47 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.65 | 2.55 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.64 | 2.53 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.01 | −0.00 | −0.03 |
At 2.64 people per household, ZIP 71744 sits close to the national average of 2.65. The typical household here is bigger than in Arkansas as a whole, where it has 2.53 people.
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 71744
| Period | ZIP 71744 | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.7 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 45.1 | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.8 | 39.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.8 | 39.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.1 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
ZIP 71744 skews older: half of its residents are older than 45.8, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 41.7 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
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 71744
| Period | ZIP 71744 | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.4% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.2% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.1% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.0% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −12.3 pts | −0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 71744: 6.0% of households, against 11.6% nationally.
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 71744
Renters in ZIP 71744
| Period | ZIP 71744 | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.7% | 32.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.8% | 33.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.2% | 34.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 15.2% | 33.6% | 34.8% |
| Change | −7.5 pts | +1.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 15.2% of households in ZIP 71744 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. About seven in ten owners (71.8%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%.
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 71744
| Period | ZIP 71744 | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.7% | 13.4% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 26.9% | 13.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 33.0% | 14.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 31.7% | 13.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +4.0 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 71744: 31.7% of homes are empty, 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.
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 71744
| Period | ZIP 71744 | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1974 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1977 | 1983 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1976 | 1985 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1981 | 1988 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +6 | +6 |
The typical home in ZIP 71744 was built around 1981, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). Homes here are older than in Arkansas overall, where the median home dates to 1988.
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 71744
| Period | ZIP 71744 | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $533 | $660 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $621 | $718 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $632 | $785 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $860 | $1,007 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$327 | +$346 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 71744 pays $860 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent takes 19.1% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under 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 71744
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 71744
| Period | ZIP 71744 | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.0% | 20.6% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.4% | 21.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 10.0% | 23.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.7% | 26.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +12.7 pts | +5.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 71744: 19.7% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%.
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 71744
| Period | ZIP 71744 | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 77.7% | 82.6% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 82.1% | 84.6% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 85.2% | 86.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 87.1% | 88.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +9.4 pts | +6.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in eight adults in ZIP 71744 never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 87.1% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S.
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 71744
| Period | ZIP 71744 | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.6% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.9% | 8.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.8% | 5.2% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.4% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 71744 is the same as the national rate: 5.4% of the labor force. 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 71744 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 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 71631 | 1.92 | 59.3 | 3.3% | 28.2% | 48.5% | 1969 | $532 | 2.3% | 78.3% | 23.6% |
| 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 71701 | 2.68 | 43.2 | 16.5% | 31.6% | 25.0% | 1972 | $814 | 16.6% | 88.6% | 5.4% |
| ZIP 71647 | 2.53 | 39.5 | 11.5% | 23.5% | 36.5% | 1979 | $489 | 20.7% | 95.4% | 3.2% |
| ZIP 71671 | 2.77 | 41.6 | 12.7% | 36.5% | 20.2% | 1976 | $721 | 15.0% | 84.2% | 6.4% |
| ZIP 71675 | 2.23 | 40.1 | 14.7% | 20.8% | 15.5% | 1982 | $881 | 17.2% | 87.9% | 2.5% |
| 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% |
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 71744. 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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