Camden, AR · standard
ZIP Code 71701
Ouachita County, Arkansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 20,286
- 27/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $49,110
- Median income Below-median income area
- $113,700
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 18.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Camden pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 13th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 14th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 27
- people per sq mi
- 68%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 71701 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 71701 (Camden, AR) fell -4.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 221.5 in 2023 to 211.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 71701 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Camden, Ouachita County, Arkansas, with 20,286 residents across 740.4 square miles, a density of 27 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 71701 reports a modest median household income of $49,110 (13% below the average Arkansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,141. The poverty rate is 18.6%, with unemployment at 5.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $113,700 (22% below the average Arkansas ZIP), and median rent is $794; owner occupancy is 68.3%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.3, and the average commute is 21 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Ouachita County, so 71701 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 71701
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Camden, AR
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$28,141
Per Capita Income
18.6%
Poverty Rate
5.4%
Unemployment Rate
21.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 71701 ranks among Arkansas ZIPs
Camden, 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)
$49,110 38th percentile higher than 38% 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
8,892housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 71701, 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 (20,286 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 71701 in?
ZIP code 71701 (Camden) is located in Ouachita County, Arkansas. Ouachita County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/ouachita-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 71701?
ZIP code 71701 in Camden, AR has a population of 20,286 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 71701?
The median household income in ZIP 71701 is $49,110, which is 36% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 71701?
The median home value in ZIP 71701 is $113,700, which is 59% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 71701?
The largest racial group in ZIP 71701 is White at 53.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 71701?
ZIP code 71701 has 394 business establishments employing approximately 6,450 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 71701?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 71701 are: Retail trade (76), Health care and social assistance (54), Other services (except public administration) (47). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 71701?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 71701 decreased by 4.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 111%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 71701?
In ZIP code 71701, 54.8% 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 71701?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 71701 is 21.3 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 71701?
In ZIP code 71701, approximately 68.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71701?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 71701 is 18.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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