ZIP Code 71701
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Camden · Ouachita County · Arkansas
- Population
- 20,286
- Median income
- $49,110
- Median home value
- $113,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 18.3%
- Land area
- 740.4 sq mi
27/sq mi
▼ 36% vs US
higher than 13% of US ZIPs
▼ 59% vs US
higher than 14% of US ZIPs
Median age 40.3
Chicago
ZIP code 71701 in Camden, Arkansas has a population of 20,286. The median household income is $49,110, which is 36% below the national average. Median home value is $113,700, 59% below the US average. 18.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 71701 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 740.4 square miles in Camden, Ouachita County, Arkansas. The area is home to 20,286 residents, producing a population density of 27 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 71701 against Arkansas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 71701 sits at $49,110 (13% below the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $28,141. The poverty rate stands at 18.6% and the unemployment rate at 5.4%. On housing, the median home value is $113,700 (22% below the state average) with median rent at $794 per month, and 68.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 71701 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 18.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.3, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Ouachita County, so you can benchmark 71701 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 71701
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 71701.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
76 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
54 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
47 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
32 establishments
- Construction 27
Construction
27 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 71701, Camden, 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
20,286
Population
740.4
Area (sq mi)
27
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 71701?
40.3
Median Age
49.1%
Male
50.9%
Female
1.1%
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?
$49,110
Median Household Income
-13% vs state
$28,141
Per Capita Income
18.6%
Poverty Rate
5.4%
Unemployment Rate
21.3 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
8,892
Total Housing Units
6,540
Occupied Units
2,352
Vacant Units
2.50
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$113,700
Median Home Value
-22% vs state
$794
Median Rent
1972
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
-4.6%
YoY Change (2024)
211
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+111%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 71701 have decreased 4.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +111% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.5% | 158 |
| 2021 | +8.6% | 172 |
| 2022 | +17.9% | 203 |
| 2023 | +9.3% | 221 |
| 2024 | -4.6% | 211 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 394 business establishments in ZIP 71701, employing approximately 6,450 people with a combined annual payroll of $347,019,000.
394
Businesses
6,450
Employees
$347.0M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 76 | 19.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 54 | 13.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 47 | 11.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 32 | 8.1% |
| Construction | 27 | 6.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 26 | 6.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 22 | 5.6% |
| Manufacturing | 19 | 4.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 17 | 4.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 17 | 4.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 15 | 3.8% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 11 | 2.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 9 | 2.3% |
| Information | 7 | 1.8% |
| Utilities | 6 | 1.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 1.0% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 3 | 0.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 71701 vs 71711 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71711 | Camden, AR | 106 | 6.7 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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