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 Moderate-density area
- $43,346
- Median income Below-median income area
- $138,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 27.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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
- 22nd 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 71655 (Monticello, AR) rose +2.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 200.1 in 2023 to 204.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 71655 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Monticello, Drew County, Arkansas, home to 15,387 residents across 938.2 square miles, a density of 16 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 71655 reports a modest median household income of $43,346 (23% below the average Arkansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,387. The poverty rate is 21.9%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $138,300 (5% below the average Arkansas ZIP) and median rent is $724; 60.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.5, and the average commute is 20 minutes. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Arkansas and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 71655.
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 71655
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Monticello, AR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 71655.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
68 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
50 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
35 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
35 establishments
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 25
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
25 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 71655, Monticello, 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
15,387
Population
938.2
Area (sq mi)
16
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 71655?
38.5
Median Age
46.4%
Male
53.6%
Female
3.8%
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?
$43,346
Median Household Income
-23% vs state ZIP avg
$30,387
Per Capita Income
21.9%
Poverty Rate
6.4%
Unemployment Rate
19.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 71655 ranks among Arkansas ZIPs
Monticello, 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)
$43,346 25th percentile higher than 25% 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
6,811housing units
6,811
Total Housing Units
5,991
Occupied Units
820
Vacant Units
2.22
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$138,300
Median Home Value
-5% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 71655, 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 (15,387 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 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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