ZIP Code 71826 Demographics

Lafayette County, Arkansas  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 71826 compared to county averages.

Total Population

1,254

↓ 80.0% vs county

Median HH Income

$44,844

↑ +11.4% vs county

Median Home Value

$60,000

↓ 15.4% vs county

Median Age

41.7 yrs

↑ 13.7% vs county

Unemployment Rate

4.4%

↑ 49.3% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 71826 compares to Lafayette County and Arkansas overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 71826 $45k Lafayette $40k Arkansas $56k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 71826 $60k Lafayette $71k Arkansas $162k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

3.9%

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

Owner Occupancy

77.3%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

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per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 71826 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$60,000
Down Payment (20%)$12,000
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$381P&I: $303 | Tax: $60 | Ins: $18
Rent (Local Median)
$1,500
Buying is CheaperBuying a home is estimated to save you $1,119/month compared to local rents.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 71826, sorted by distance.

71837 13.7 mi away miller county 71839 15.3 mi away miller county 71845 17.0 mi away lafayette county 75572 25.5 mi away cass county 75501 30.6 mi away bowie county

About Lafayette County

Lafayette County is located in Arkansas and has a total population of 6,277. The county's median household income is $40,262 and median home value is $70,900. ZIP code 71826 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Lafayette 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.