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Population and households in ZIP 71854
Household size in ZIP 71854
| Period | ZIP 71854 | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.52 | 2.54 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.44 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.53 | 2.55 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.53 | 2.53 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.01 | −0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 71854 run a little small, averaging 2.53 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. That is in line with the rest of Arkansas. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the center.
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 71854
| Period | ZIP 71854 | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.2 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.1 | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.3 | 39.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.4 | 39.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.2 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
At 39.4, the median age in ZIP 71854 is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 37.2, as it has nationally. The youngest areas are in the center, the oldest in the east.
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 71854
| Period | ZIP 71854 | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.1% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.4% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 18.5% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 17.0% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | −0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in ZIP 71854: 17.0% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has edged down 1.1 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. ZIP 71854 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 71854
Renters in ZIP 71854
| Period | ZIP 71854 | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.6% | 32.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 38.1% | 33.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 39.2% | 34.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 39.4% | 33.6% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.8 pts | +1.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is a bit more common in ZIP 71854 than nationally: 39.4% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. Among homeowners, 58.8% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the center and least common in the east. The renter share has risen 2.8 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 71854
| Period | ZIP 71854 | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.7% | 13.4% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.1% | 13.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.9% | 14.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.8% | 13.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +5.2 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 71854: 18.8% 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. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 5.2 points, 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 71854
| Period | ZIP 71854 | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1976 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1978 | 1983 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1979 | 1985 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1981 | 1988 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +6 | +6 |
The typical home in ZIP 71854 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. The median year built has moved up from 1976 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southeast, the oldest in the west.
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 71854
| Period | ZIP 71854 | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $592 | $660 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $693 | $718 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $740 | $785 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $884 | $1,007 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$292 | +$346 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 71854 pays $884 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $292 a month since 2006–10, up 49%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 34.8% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the north; the most affordable are in the center.
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 71854
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 71854
| Period | ZIP 71854 | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.6% | 20.6% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.8% | 21.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.8% | 23.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.4% | 26.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.7 pts | +5.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 71854: 15.4% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 1.7 points, a smaller shift than nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the north and least in the south.
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 71854
| Period | ZIP 71854 | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 83.6% | 82.6% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 84.4% | 84.6% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 86.9% | 86.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 86.8% | 88.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.2 pts | +6.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in eight adults in ZIP 71854 never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 86.8% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. The share with a diploma has risen 3.2 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 71854
| Period | ZIP 71854 | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.0% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.3% | 8.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.3% | 5.2% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.1% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment runs high in ZIP 71854: 7.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment is down 1.9 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. 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 71854 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 71854 | 2.53 | 39.4 | 17.0% | 39.4% | 18.8% | 1981 | $884 | 15.4% | 86.8% | 7.1% |
| ZIP 75503 | 2.45 | 44.0 | 6.6% | 36.3% | 8.1% | 1984 | $1,287 | 38.7% | 96.3% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 75501 | 2.52 | 35.5 | 19.0% | 44.0% | 17.0% | 1981 | $982 | 17.2% | 87.7% | 5.2% |
| ZIP 75569 | 2.51 | 35.0 | 18.2% | 40.1% | 15.1% | 1992 | $907 | 18.8% | 87.7% | 6.7% |
| ZIP 71853 | 2.22 | 47.0 | 10.1% | 7.7% | 14.4% | 1989 | $655 | 10.7% | 95.3% | 14.2% |
| ZIP 75573 | 2.32 | 50.5 | 3.3% | 21.2% | 9.4% | 1989 | $719 | 32.4% | 92.4% | 1.5% |
| ZIP 75561 | 2.70 | 36.8 | 14.9% | 29.0% | 16.0% | 1986 | $1,062 | 20.1% | 88.6% | 3.0% |
| ZIP 71839 | 2.41 | 44.9 | 6.5% | 20.1% | 32.2% | 1989 | $704 | 19.2% | 71.4% | 11.3% |
| ZIP 75567 | 2.63 | 39.5 | 6.8% | 26.0% | 10.9% | 1986 | $825 | 26.3% | 93.5% | 5.1% |
| ZIP 71845 | 2.50 | 50.6 | 9.6% | 21.9% | 33.2% | 1975 | $768 | 4.6% | 79.7% | 1.6% |
| ZIP 75570 | 2.62 | 38.7 | 14.7% | 24.0% | 10.1% | 1988 | $849 | 18.4% | 91.4% | 6.3% |
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 71854. 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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