ZIP Code 71642

ZIP code 71642 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 137.9 square miles in Fountain Hill, Ashley County, Arkansas. The area is home to 648 residents, producing a population density of 5 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 71642 against Arkansas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 71642 sits at -, while per-capita income is $15,107. The poverty rate stands at 58.5% and the unemployment rate at 5.2%. On housing, the median home value is $185,900 (27% above the state average) with median rent at - per month, and 99.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 71642 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 14.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 25.1, and the average commute is —. Use the benchmarks above to see where 71642 sits relative to Arkansas and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. 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 →