ZIP Code 71653

ZIP code 71653 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 817.8 square miles in Lake Village, Chicot County, Arkansas. The area is home to 5,152 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 71653 against Arkansas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 71653 sits at $51,797 (8% below the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $27,703. The poverty rate stands at 17.0% and the unemployment rate at 6.5%. On housing, the median home value is $153,400 (5% above the state average) with median rent at $900 per month, and 72.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 71653 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 21.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.7, and the average commute is 19 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 71653 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 →