PlainZIP

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
$49,110
Median income
$113,700
Median home value
18.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $28,141. Local economic indicators show a 18.6% poverty rate alongside 5.4% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $113,700 (22% below the state average); renters pay a median of $794 monthly, and 68.3% of units are owner-occupied.

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. Beyond these figures, 1 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 4 more sharing Ouachita County, letting you compare 71701 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 71701?

40.3

Median Age

49.1%

Male

50.9%

Female

1.1%

Foreign-Born

White 53.5%
African American 41.1%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%

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

How ZIP 71701 ranks nationally

Camden, AR household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$49,110 13th percentile higher than 13% 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 54.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.3%

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

Owner 68.3%
Renter 31.7%

$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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Related Areas

Ouachita County Camden, AR Arkansas

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.

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