Portland, AR · standard

ZIP Code 71663

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

732
4/sq mi
$37,150
Median income
$64,900
Median home value
8.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

4th pct
household income, US ZIPs
2th pct
home value, US ZIPs
4
people per sq mi
68%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 71663 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 71663 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 197.8 square miles in Portland, Ashley County, Arkansas. The area is home to 732 residents, producing a population density of 4 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 71663 against Arkansas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 71663 sits at $37,150 (34% below the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $26,340. The poverty rate stands at 16.8% and the unemployment rate at 2.8%. On housing, the median home value is $64,900 (56% below the state average) with median rent at $625 per month, and 68.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 71663 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 8.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.4, and the average commute is . We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Ashley County, so you can benchmark 71663 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 71663

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 71663.

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 71663, Portland, 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

732

Population

197.8

Area (sq mi)

4

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 71663?

45.4

Median Age

52.7%

Male

47.3%

Female

1.8%

Foreign-Born

White 66.2%
African American 25.2%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 3.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.3%
Hispanic or Latino 14.2%

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?

$37,150

Median Household Income

-34% vs state

$26,340

Per Capita Income

16.8%

Poverty Rate

2.8%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 71663 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$37,150 4th percentile higher than 4% 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 51.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 8.0%

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

What does housing look like?

270

Total Housing Units

250

Occupied Units

20

Vacant Units

2.28

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 68.4%
Renter 31.6%

$64,900

Median Home Value

-56% vs state

$625

Median Rent

1967

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 16 business establishments in ZIP 71663, employing approximately 176 people with a combined annual payroll of $10,584,000.

16

Businesses

176

Employees

$10.6M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 4 25.0%
Wholesale trade 3 18.8%
Other services (except public administration) 3 18.8%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 71663 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 71663 ranks #2 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 71663 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 71663 ranks #2 of 4 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
71661 Parkdale, AR 450 8.7 mi
71658 Montrose, AR 728 10.1 mi
71640 Eudora, AR 3,227 12.1 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 71663 in?
ZIP code 71663 (Portland) 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 71663?
ZIP code 71663 in Portland, AR has a population of 732 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 71663?
The median household income in ZIP 71663 is $37,150, which is 51% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 71663?
The median home value in ZIP 71663 is $64,900, which is 77% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 71663?
The largest racial group in ZIP 71663 is White at 66.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 71663?
ZIP code 71663 has 16 business establishments employing approximately 176 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 71663?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 71663 are: Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (4), Wholesale trade (3), Other services (except public administration) (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 71663?
In ZIP code 71663, 51.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 8.0% 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 71663?
In ZIP code 71663, approximately 68.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71663?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 71663 is 16.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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