ZIP Code 71842 Demographics

Sevier County, Arkansas  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 71842 compared to county averages.

Total Population

1,962

↓ 87.7% vs county

Median HH Income

$53,288

↓ 0.5% vs county

Median Home Value

$149,800

↑ +51.0% vs county

Median Age

39.3 yrs

↓ +12.6% vs county

Unemployment Rate

3.9%

↑ 15.7% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 71842 compares to Sevier County and Arkansas overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 71842 $53k Sevier $54k Arkansas $56k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 71842 $150k Sevier $99k Arkansas $162k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

7.9%

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

Owner Occupancy

71.7%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$813

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 71842 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$149,800
Down Payment (20%)$29,960
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$951P&I: $757 | Tax: $150 | Ins: $44
Rent (Local Median)
$813
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $138/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 71842, sorted by distance.

71866 6.9 mi away little river county 71820 7.5 mi away little river county 71832 10.1 mi away sevier county

About Sevier County

Sevier County is located in Arkansas and has a total population of 15,913. The county's median household income is $53,567 and median home value is $99,200. ZIP code 71842 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Sevier 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.