PlainZIP

White Hall, AR · standard

ZIP Code 71602

Jefferson County, Arkansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

17,982
60/sq mi
$55,204
Median income
$157,100
Median home value
23.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

White Hall pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

21th pct
household income, US ZIPs
28th pct
home value, US ZIPs
60
people per sq mi
59%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 71602 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 71602 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in White Hall, Jefferson County, Arkansas, home to 17,982 residents across 300.2 square miles, a density of 60 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 71602 reports a modest median household income of $55,204 (2% below the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $31,583. Local economic indicators show a 17.6% poverty rate alongside 6.9% unemployment. Median home value sits at $157,100 (8% above the state average), median rent at $937 a month, and owner-occupancy at 59.2%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.2, and the average commute is 22 minutes. To put 71602 in local context, 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Jefferson County, for a geography-aware comparison.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 71602

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in White Hall, AR

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 71602.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 71602, White Hall, AR · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

17,982

Population

300.2

Area (sq mi)

60

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 71602?

40.2

Median Age

48.2%

Male

51.8%

Female

2.5%

Foreign-Born

White 58.0%
African American 33.2%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$55,204

Median Household Income

-2% vs state

$31,583

Per Capita Income

17.6%

Poverty Rate

6.9%

Unemployment Rate

21.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 71602 ranks nationally

White Hall, AR household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$55,204 21st percentile higher than 21% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 66.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

7,726

Total Housing Units

6,004

Occupied Units

1,722

Vacant Units

2.41

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 59.2%
Renter 40.8%

$157,100

Median Home Value

+8% vs state

$937

Median Rent

1985

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+2.9%

YoY Change (2024)

189

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+89%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 71602 have increased 2.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +89% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.5% 144
2021 +9.8% 158
2022 +9.9% 173
2023 +5.9% 184
2024 +2.9% 189

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 320 business establishments in ZIP 71602, employing approximately 5,748 people with a combined annual payroll of $263,852,000.

320

Businesses

5,748

Employees

$263.9M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 64 20.0%
Other services (except public administration) 39 12.2%
Health care and social assistance 35 10.9%
Accommodation and food services 33 10.3%
Finance and insurance 26 8.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 24 7.5%
Transportation and warehousing 17 5.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 17 5.3%
Construction 16 5.0%
Manufacturing 15 4.7%
Wholesale trade 15 4.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 15 4.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 71602 vs 72079 →

ZIP 71602 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 71602 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 71602 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 71602 ranks #2 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
72079 Jefferson, AR 786 8.7 mi
71603 Pine Bluff, AR 34,343 10.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Jefferson County

71603 standard
Pine Bluff, AR
Pop: 34,343
71601 standard
Pine Bluff, AR
Pop: 17,327
72132 standard
Redfield, AR
Pop: 3,242
72168 standard
Tucker, AR
Pop: 1,834
72004 standard
Altheimer, AR
Pop: 1,311
72079 standard
Jefferson, AR
Pop: 786

Related Areas

Jefferson County White Hall, AR Arkansas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 71602 in? ▼
ZIP code 71602 (White Hall) is located in Jefferson County, Arkansas. Jefferson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/jefferson-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 71602? ▼
ZIP code 71602 in White Hall, AR has a population of 17,982 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 71602? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 71602 is $55,204, which is 28% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 71602? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 71602 is $157,100, which is 44% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 71602? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 71602 is White at 58.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 71602? ▼
ZIP code 71602 has 320 business establishments employing approximately 5,748 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 71602? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 71602 are: Retail trade (64), Other services (except public administration) (39), Health care and social assistance (35). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 71602? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 71602 increased by 2.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 89%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 71602? ▼
In ZIP code 71602, 66.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 71602? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 71602 is 21.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 71602? ▼
In ZIP code 71602, approximately 59.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 40.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71602? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 71602 is 17.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.