Parkdale, AR · standard

ZIP Code 71661

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

450
2/sq mi
$28,750
Median income
0.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Parkdale pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

2th pct
household income, US ZIPs
2
people per sq mi
96%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 71661 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 71661 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 250.0 square miles in Parkdale, Ashley County, Arkansas. The area is home to 450 residents, producing a population density of 2 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 71661 against Arkansas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 71661 sits at $28,750 (49% below the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $9,574. The poverty rate stands at 0.0% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is - with median rent at - per month, and 95.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 71661 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 0.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 24.9, and the average commute is . We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Ashley County, so you can benchmark 71661 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 71661, Parkdale, 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

450

Population

250.0

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 71661?

24.9

Median Age

47.3%

Male

52.7%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 40.9%
African American 59.1%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$28,750

Median Household Income

-49% vs state

$9,574

Per Capita Income

0.0%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 71661 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$28,750 2nd percentile higher than 2% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $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 61.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 0.0%

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

What does housing look like?

59

Total Housing Units

24

Occupied Units

35

Vacant Units

4.58

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 95.8%
Renter 4.2%

1960

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 71661 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 71661 ranks #3 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 71661 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 71661 ranks #2 of 3 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
71676 Wilmot, AR 684 6.7 mi
71663 Portland, AR 732 8.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 71661 in?
ZIP code 71661 (Parkdale) 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 71661?
ZIP code 71661 in Parkdale, AR has a population of 450 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 71661?
The median household income in ZIP 71661 is $28,750, which is 62% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 71661?
The largest racial group in ZIP 71661 is African American at 59.1%.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 71661?
In ZIP code 71661, approximately 95.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 4.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

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