Dermott, AR · standard
ZIP Code 71638
Chicot County, Arkansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,794
- 6/sq mi Low-density area
- $31,667
- Median income Below-median income area
- $61,900
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 16.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Dermott pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 2nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 2nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 6
- people per sq mi
- 63%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 71638 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 71638 covers 602.2 square miles in Dermott, Chicot County, Arkansas (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,794 residents on file, a density of 6 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 71638 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $31,667 (44% below the average Arkansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $18,836. Economic pressure is pronounced: 25.6% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 15.2%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $61,900 (58% below the average Arkansas ZIP), and median rent is $557; owner occupancy is 62.7%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.1, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 2 more in Chicot County, so 71638 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 71638
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Dermott, AR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 71638.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
8 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
8 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Construction 3
Construction
3 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 3
Transportation and warehousing
3 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 71638, Dermott, 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
3,794
Population
602.2
Area (sq mi)
6
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 71638?
42.1
Median Age
55.5%
Male
44.5%
Female
0.5%
Foreign-Born
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?
$31,667
Median Household Income
-44% vs state ZIP avg
$18,836
Per Capita Income
25.6%
Poverty Rate
15.2%
Unemployment Rate
25.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 71638 ranks among Arkansas ZIPs
Dermott, AR household income vs. every Arkansas ZIP code
Median household income among 505 reporting Arkansas ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$31,667 6th percentile higher than 6% of 505 Arkansas ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Arkansas ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,388housing units
1,388
Total Housing Units
1,044
Occupied Units
344
Vacant Units
2.08
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$61,900
Median Home Value
-58% vs state ZIP avg
$557
Median Rent
1975
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 41 business establishments in ZIP 71638, employing approximately 396 people with a combined annual payroll of $19,722,000.
41
Businesses
396
Employees
$19.7M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 8 | 19.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 8 | 19.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 12.2% |
| Construction | 3 | 7.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 7.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 7.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 7.3% |
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 71638 vs 71654 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71654 | Mc Gehee, AR | 4,671 | 9.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 71638, both outside AR so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (3,794 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 71638 in?
ZIP code 71638 (Dermott) is located in Chicot County, Arkansas. Chicot County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/chicot-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 71638?
ZIP code 71638 in Dermott, AR has a population of 3,794 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 71638?
The median household income in ZIP 71638 is $31,667, which is 58% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 71638?
The median home value in ZIP 71638 is $61,900, which is 78% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 71638?
The largest racial group in ZIP 71638 is African American at 56.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 71638?
ZIP code 71638 has 41 business establishments employing approximately 396 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 71638?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 71638 are: Retail trade (8), Health care and social assistance (8), Other services (except public administration) (5). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 71638?
In ZIP code 71638, 62.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.2% 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 71638?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 71638 is 25.6 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 71638?
In ZIP code 71638, approximately 62.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 37.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71638?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 71638 is 25.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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