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ZIP Code 71658

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

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3/sq mi
$54,107
Median income
$70,300
Median home value
5.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

20th pct
household income, US ZIPs
3th pct
home value, US ZIPs
3
people per sq mi
82%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 71658 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 71658 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 291.2 square miles in Montrose, Ashley County, Arkansas. The area is home to 728 residents, producing a population density of 3 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 71658 against Arkansas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 71658 sits at $54,107 (4% below the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $33,468. The poverty rate stands at 23.0% and the unemployment rate at 4.7%. On housing, the median home value is $70,300 (52% below the state average) with median rent at - per month, and 82.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 71658 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 5.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53.3, and the average commute is . We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Ashley County, so you can benchmark 71658 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. 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 →

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 71658, Montrose, 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

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Population

291.2

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 71658?

53.3

Median Age

53.0%

Male

47.0%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 65.9%
African American 32.8%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.3%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

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?

$54,107

Median Household Income

-4% vs state

$33,468

Per Capita Income

23.0%

Poverty Rate

4.7%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 71658 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$54,107 20th percentile higher than 20% 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

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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 53.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 5.3%

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

What does housing look like?

394

Total Housing Units

189

Occupied Units

205

Vacant Units

2.05

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.0%
Renter 18.0%

$70,300

Median Home Value

-52% vs state

1978

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
71663 Portland, AR 732 10.1 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 71658 in?
ZIP code 71658 (Montrose) is located in Ashley County, Arkansas. Ashley County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/ashley-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 71658?
ZIP code 71658 in Montrose, AR has a population of 728 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 71658?
The median household income in ZIP 71658 is $54,107, which is 29% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 71658?
The median home value in ZIP 71658 is $70,300, which is 75% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 71658?
The largest racial group in ZIP 71658 is White at 65.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.8% of the population.
What is the education level in ZIP code 71658?
In ZIP code 71658, 53.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 5.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 71658?
In ZIP code 71658, approximately 82.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71658?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 71658 is 23.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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