Rison, AR · standard
ZIP Code 71665
Cleveland County, Arkansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,054
- 8/sq mi Low-density area
- $53,472
- Median income Below-median income area
- $140,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 18.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Rison pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 19th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 23rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 8
- people per sq mi
- 78%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 71665 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 71665 (Rison, AR) fell -9.9% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 71665 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Rison, Cleveland County, Arkansas, home to 6,054 residents across 729.4 square miles, a density of 8 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 71665 reports a modest median household income of $53,472 (5% below the average Arkansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,179. The poverty rate is 17.1%, with unemployment at 2.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $140,100 (4% below the average Arkansas ZIP) and median rent is $605; 78.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.1, and the average commute is 27 minutes. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Arkansas and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 71665.
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 71665
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Rison, AR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 71665.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
15 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
10 establishments
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 5
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
5 establishments
- Manufacturing 4
Manufacturing
4 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 4
Health care and social assistance
4 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 71665, Rison, 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
6,054
Population
729.4
Area (sq mi)
8
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 71665?
45.1
Median Age
48.6%
Male
51.4%
Female
0.3%
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?
$53,472
Median Household Income
-5% vs state ZIP avg
$29,179
Per Capita Income
17.1%
Poverty Rate
2.6%
Unemployment Rate
27.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 71665 ranks among Arkansas ZIPs
Rison, 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)
$53,472 49th percentile higher than 49% 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
2,327housing units
2,327
Total Housing Units
2,006
Occupied Units
321
Vacant Units
2.44
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$140,100
Median Home Value
-4% vs state ZIP avg
$605
Median Rent
1990
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 57 business establishments in ZIP 71665, employing approximately 547 people with a combined annual payroll of $21,864,000.
57
Businesses
547
Employees
$21.9M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 15 | 26.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 10 | 17.5% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 5 | 8.8% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 7.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 7.0% |
| Construction | 3 | 5.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 5.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 5.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 5.3% |
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 71665, 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 (6,054 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 71665 in?
ZIP code 71665 (Rison) is located in Cleveland County, Arkansas. Cleveland County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/cleveland-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 71665?
ZIP code 71665 in Rison, AR has a population of 6,054 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 71665?
The median household income in ZIP 71665 is $53,472, which is 30% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 71665?
The median home value in ZIP 71665 is $140,100, which is 50% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 71665?
The largest racial group in ZIP 71665 is White at 82.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 71665?
ZIP code 71665 has 57 business establishments employing approximately 547 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 71665?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 71665 are: Retail trade (15), Other services (except public administration) (10), Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (5). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 71665?
In ZIP code 71665, 63.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.1% 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 71665?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 71665 is 27.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 71665?
In ZIP code 71665, approximately 78.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71665?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 71665 is 17.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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