ZIP Code 71655
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Monticello · Drew County · Arkansas
- Population
- 15,387
- Median income
- $43,346
- Median home value
- $138,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 27.0%
- Land area
- 938.2 sq mi
16/sq mi
▼ 43% vs US
higher than 8% of US ZIPs
▼ 50% vs US
higher than 22% of US ZIPs
Median age 38.5
Chicago
ZIP code 71655 in Monticello, Arkansas has a population of 15,387. The median household income is $43,346, which is 43% below the national average. Median home value is $138,300, 50% below the US average. 27.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
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.
- 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 + 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
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
$30,387
Per Capita Income
21.9%
Poverty Rate
6.4%
Unemployment Rate
19.8 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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