Eudora, AR · standard

ZIP Code 71640

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

3,227
6/sq mi
$28,461
Median income
$66,000
Median home value
14.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Eudora pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

2th pct
household income, US ZIPs
2th pct
home value, US ZIPs
6
people per sq mi
74%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 71640 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 71640 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 504.2 square miles in Eudora, Chicot County, Arkansas. The area is home to 3,227 residents, producing a population density of 6 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 71640 against Arkansas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 71640 sits at $28,461 (50% below the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $21,787. The poverty rate stands at 29.4% and the unemployment rate at 7.9%. On housing, the median home value is $66,000 (55% below the state average) with median rent at $495 per month, and 74.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 71640 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 14.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 54.1, and the average commute is 17 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 2 additional ZIPs sharing Chicot County, so you can benchmark 71640 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 71640

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 71640.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 71640, Eudora, 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

3,227

Population

504.2

Area (sq mi)

6

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 71640?

54.1

Median Age

44.3%

Male

55.7%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 14.9%
African American 84.7%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.4%
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?

$28,461

Median Household Income

-50% vs state

$21,787

Per Capita Income

29.4%

Poverty Rate

7.9%

Unemployment Rate

17.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 71640 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$28,461 2nd percentile higher than 2% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $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 57.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.2%

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

What does housing look like?

1,331

Total Housing Units

1,125

Occupied Units

206

Vacant Units

2.01

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.4%
Renter 25.6%

$66,000

Median Home Value

-55% vs state

$495

Median Rent

1979

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 46 business establishments in ZIP 71640, employing approximately 729 people with a combined annual payroll of $21,208,000.

46

Businesses

729

Employees

$21.2M

Annual Payroll

5

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 12 26.1%
Other services (except public administration) 7 15.2%
Health care and social assistance 6 13.0%
Construction 5 10.9%
Transportation and warehousing 3 6.5%

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 71640 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 71640 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
71253 Kilbourne, LA 255 8.0 mi
71663 Portland, AR 732 12.1 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 71640 in?
ZIP code 71640 (Eudora) 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 71640?
ZIP code 71640 in Eudora, AR has a population of 3,227 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 71640?
The median household income in ZIP 71640 is $28,461, which is 63% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 71640?
The median home value in ZIP 71640 is $66,000, which is 76% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 71640?
The largest racial group in ZIP 71640 is African American at 84.7%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 71640?
ZIP code 71640 has 46 business establishments employing approximately 729 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 71640?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 71640 are: Retail trade (12), Other services (except public administration) (7), Health care and social assistance (6). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 71640?
In ZIP code 71640, 57.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.2% 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 71640?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 71640 is 17.1 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 71640?
In ZIP code 71640, approximately 74.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71640?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 71640 is 29.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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