Star City, AR · standard
ZIP Code 71667
Lincoln County, Arkansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 8,267
- 10/sq mi Low-density area
- $59,375
- Median income Below-median income area
- $118,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 18.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Star City pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 28th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 16th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 10
- people per sq mi
- 78%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 71667 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 71667 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Star City, Lincoln County, Arkansas, home to 8,267 residents across 818.5 square miles, a density of 10 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 71667 reports a modest median household income of $59,375 (5% above the average Arkansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $27,604. The poverty rate is 13.5%, with unemployment at 1.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $118,400 (19% below the average Arkansas ZIP), and median rent is $756; owner occupancy is 78.0%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39, and the average commute is 22 minutes. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Arkansas and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 71667.
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 71667
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Star City, AR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 71667.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
22 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
17 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
16 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
10 establishments
- Construction
Construction
9 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 71667, Star City, 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
8,267
Population
818.5
Area (sq mi)
10
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 71667?
39.0
Median Age
45.1%
Male
54.9%
Female
2.7%
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?
$59,375
Median Household Income
+5% vs state ZIP avg
$27,604
Per Capita Income
13.5%
Poverty Rate
1.8%
Unemployment Rate
21.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 71667 ranks among Arkansas ZIPs
Star City, 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)
$59,375 Top 36% higher than 64% 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
3,396housing units
3,396
Total Housing Units
2,817
Occupied Units
579
Vacant Units
2.45
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$118,400
Median Home Value
-19% vs state ZIP avg
$756
Median Rent
1986
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 123 business establishments in ZIP 71667, employing approximately 1,194 people with a combined annual payroll of $47,979,000.
123
Businesses
1,194
Employees
$48.0M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 22 | 17.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 17 | 13.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 16 | 13.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 10 | 8.1% |
| Construction | 9 | 7.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 8 | 6.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 5.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 7 | 5.7% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 6 | 4.9% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 4.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 4.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 3.3% |
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 71667, 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 (8,267 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 71667 in?
ZIP code 71667 (Star City) is located in Lincoln County, Arkansas. Lincoln County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lincoln-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 71667?
ZIP code 71667 in Star City, AR has a population of 8,267 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 71667?
The median household income in ZIP 71667 is $59,375, which is 22% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 71667?
The median home value in ZIP 71667 is $118,400, which is 57% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 71667?
The largest racial group in ZIP 71667 is White at 77.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 71667?
ZIP code 71667 has 123 business establishments employing approximately 1,194 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 71667?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 71667 are: Retail trade (22), Other services (except public administration) (17), Accommodation and food services (16). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 71667?
In ZIP code 71667, 58.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.3% 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 71667?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 71667 is 21.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 71667?
In ZIP code 71667, 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 71667?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 71667 is 13.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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