ZIP Code 71631

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Banks · Bradley County · Arkansas

Population
673

2/sq mi

Median income
$18,722

▼ 75% vs US

higher than 0% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$52,800

▼ 81% vs US

higher than 1% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
2.1%

Median age 59.7

Land area
320.5 sq mi

Chicago

ZIP code 71631 in Banks, Arkansas has a population of 673. The median household income is $18,722, which is 75% below the national average. Median home value is $52,800, 81% below the US average. 2.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 71631 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 320.5 square miles in Banks, Bradley County, Arkansas. The area is home to 673 residents, producing a population density of 2 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 71631 against Arkansas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 71631 sits at $18,722 (67% below the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $18,265. The poverty rate stands at 36.8% and the unemployment rate at 23.9%. On housing, the median home value is $52,800 (64% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 72.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 71631 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 2.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 59.7, and the average commute is . We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 additional ZIPs sharing Bradley County, so you can benchmark 71631 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 71631, Banks, AR · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

673

Population

320.5

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 71631?

59.7

Median Age

53.0%

Male

47.0%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 77.3%
African American 18.5%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$18,722

Median Household Income

-67% vs state

$18,265

Per Capita Income

36.8%

Poverty Rate

23.9%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 62.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 2.1%

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

What does housing look like?

320

Total Housing Units

164

Occupied Units

156

Vacant Units

1.91

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.0%
Renter 28.0%

$52,800

Median Home Value

-64% vs state

1969

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 6 business establishments in ZIP 71631, employing approximately 11 people with a combined annual payroll of $714,000.

6

Businesses

11

Employees

$714K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
71745 Harrell, AR 264 9.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 71631 in?
ZIP code 71631 (Banks) is located in Bradley County, Arkansas. Bradley County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/bradley-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 71631?
ZIP code 71631 in Banks, AR has a population of 673 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 71631?
The median household income in ZIP 71631 is $18,722, which is 75% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 71631?
The median home value in ZIP 71631 is $52,800, which is 81% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 71631?
The largest racial group in ZIP 71631 is White at 77.3%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 71631?
ZIP code 71631 has 6 business establishments employing approximately 11 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 71631?
In ZIP code 71631, 62.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 2.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 71631?
In ZIP code 71631, approximately 72.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71631?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 71631 is 36.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Banks, AR

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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