PlainZIP

Watson, AR · standard

ZIP Code 71674

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

738
1/sq mi
$52,125
Median income
$81,900
Median home value
24.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

17th pct
household income, US ZIPs
5th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1
people per sq mi
85%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 71674 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 71674 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Watson, Desha County, Arkansas, home to just 738 residents across 615.0 square miles, a density of 1 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 71674 reports a modest median household income of $52,125 (8% below the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $33,734. Local economic indicators show a 19.3% poverty rate alongside 1.3% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $81,900 (44% below the state average); renters pay a median of $742 monthly, and 85.0% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.9, and the average commute is -. To put 71674 in local context, 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Desha County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 →

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 71674, Watson, 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

738

Population

615.0

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 71674?

51.9

Median Age

49.1%

Male

50.9%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 91.9%
African American 8.1%
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?

$52,125

Median Household Income

-8% vs state

$33,734

Per Capita Income

19.3%

Poverty Rate

1.3%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 71674 ranks nationally

Watson, AR household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$52,125 17th percentile higher than 17% 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 55.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.6%

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

What does housing look like?

351

Total Housing Units

273

Occupied Units

78

Vacant Units

2.31

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.0%
Renter 15.0%

$81,900

Median Home Value

-44% vs state

$742

Median Rent

1978

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 5 business establishments in ZIP 71674, employing approximately 15 people with a combined annual payroll of $435,000.

5

Businesses

15

Employees

$435K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 Code City Population Distance
71666 Rohwer, AR 79 7.7 mi

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Pop: 79

Related Areas

Desha County Watson, AR Arkansas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 71674 in? ▼
ZIP code 71674 (Watson) is located in Desha County, Arkansas. Desha County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/desha-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 71674? ▼
ZIP code 71674 in Watson, AR has a population of 738 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 71674? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 71674 is $52,125, which is 32% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 71674? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 71674 is $81,900, which is 71% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 71674? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 71674 is White at 91.9%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 71674? ▼
ZIP code 71674 has 5 business establishments employing approximately 15 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 71674? ▼
In ZIP code 71674, 55.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.6% 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 71674? ▼
In ZIP code 71674, approximately 85.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71674? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 71674 is 19.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.