ZIP Code 71859 Demographics

Hempstead County, Arkansas  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 71859 compared to county averages.

Total Population

296

↓ 98.5% vs county

Median HH Income

$30,833

↓ 31.6% vs county

Median Home Value

$153,300

↑ +46.4% vs county

Median Age

63.8 yrs

↓ +57.9% vs county

Unemployment Rate

0.0%

↑ 100.0% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 71859 compares to Hempstead County and Arkansas overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 71859 $31k Hempstead $45k Arkansas $56k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 71859 $153k Hempstead $105k Arkansas $162k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

13.2%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

73.2%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

—

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 71859 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$153,300
Down Payment (20%)$30,660
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$973P&I: $775 | Tax: $153 | Ins: $45
Rent (Local Median)
$1,500
Buying is CheaperBuying a home is estimated to save you $527/month compared to local rents.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 71859, sorted by distance.

71853 11.1 mi away little river county 71865 13.9 mi away little river county 71822 15.5 mi away little river county 75503 20.7 mi away bowie county 71854 20.9 mi away miller county 75569 24.7 mi away bowie county

About Hempstead County

Hempstead County is located in Arkansas and has a total population of 20,037. The county's median household income is $45,049 and median home value is $104,700. ZIP code 71859 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Hempstead County

Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.