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Monticello, AR · standard

ZIP Code 71655

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

15,387
16/sq mi
$43,346
Median income
$138,300
Median home value
27.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

8th pct
household income, US ZIPs
22th pct
home value, US ZIPs
16
people per sq mi
60%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 71655 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 71655 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 938.2 square miles in Monticello, Drew County, Arkansas. The area is home to 15,387 residents, producing a population density of 16 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 71655 against Arkansas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 71655 sits at $43,346 (23% below the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $30,387. The poverty rate stands at 21.9% and the unemployment rate at 6.4%. On housing, the median home value is $138,300 (5% below the state average) with median rent at $724 per month, and 60.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 71655 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 27.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.5, and the average commute is 20 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 71655 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 71655

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 71655.

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 71655, Monticello, 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

15,387

Population

938.2

Area (sq mi)

16

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 71655?

38.5

Median Age

46.4%

Male

53.6%

Female

3.8%

Foreign-Born

White 62.1%
African American 29.1%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%

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?

$43,346

Median Household Income

-23% vs state

$30,387

Per Capita Income

21.9%

Poverty Rate

6.4%

Unemployment Rate

19.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 71655 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$43,346 8th percentile higher than 8% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 65.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.0%

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

What does housing look like?

6,811

Total Housing Units

5,991

Occupied Units

820

Vacant Units

2.22

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 60.3%
Renter 39.7%

$138,300

Median Home Value

-5% vs state

$724

Median Rent

1985

Median Year Built

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

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+2.2%

YoY Change (2024)

204

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+104%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 71655 have increased 2.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +104% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.4% 160
2021 +7.6% 173
2022 +7.3% 185
2023 +8.0% 200
2024 +2.2% 204

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 370 business establishments in ZIP 71655, employing approximately 4,690 people with a combined annual payroll of $185,088,000.

370

Businesses

4,690

Employees

$185.1M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 68 18.4%
Health care and social assistance 50 13.5%
Accommodation and food services 35 9.5%
Other services (except public administration) 35 9.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 25 6.8%
Finance and insurance 24 6.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 22 6.0%
Manufacturing 20 5.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 19 5.1%
Construction 18 4.9%
Transportation and warehousing 13 3.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 12 3.2%
Information 11 3.0%
Wholesale trade 9 2.4%
Utilities 5 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 1.1%

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 71655 in? ▼
ZIP code 71655 (Monticello) is located in Drew County, Arkansas. Drew County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/drew-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 71655? ▼
ZIP code 71655 in Monticello, AR has a population of 15,387 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 71655? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 71655 is $43,346, which is 43% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 71655? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 71655 is $138,300, which is 50% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 71655? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 71655 is White at 62.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 71655? ▼
ZIP code 71655 has 370 business establishments employing approximately 4,690 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 71655? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 71655 are: Retail trade (68), Health care and social assistance (50), Accommodation and food services (35). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 71655? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 71655 increased by 2.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 104%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 71655? ▼
In ZIP code 71655, 65.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.0% 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 71655? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 71655 is 19.8 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 71655? ▼
In ZIP code 71655, approximately 60.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 39.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71655? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 71655 is 21.9% 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 Monticello, AR

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
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Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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