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Bearden, AR · standard

ZIP Code 71720

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

2,498
7/sq mi
$61,250
Median income
$102,400
Median home value
15.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Bearden pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

31th pct
household income, US ZIPs
10th pct
home value, US ZIPs
7
people per sq mi
75%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 71720 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 71720 covers 384.3 square miles in Bearden, Ouachita County, Arkansas (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,498 residents on file, a density of 7 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 71720 reports a modest median household income of $61,250 (8% above the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $25,714. 17.5% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 2.1%. Housing costs here run $102,400 for a typical home value (30% below the state average), with rent averaging $809 a month; 74.8% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.4, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 3 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 4 more sharing Ouachita County, letting you compare 71720 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 71720

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bearden, AR

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 71720.

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 71720, Bearden, 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

2,498

Population

384.3

Area (sq mi)

7

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 71720?

41.4

Median Age

50.1%

Male

49.9%

Female

1.2%

Foreign-Born

White 69.6%
African American 26.7%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%

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?

$61,250

Median Household Income

+8% vs state

$25,714

Per Capita Income

17.5%

Poverty Rate

2.1%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 71720 ranks nationally

Bearden, AR household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$61,250 31st percentile higher than 31% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 61.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.8%

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

What does housing look like?

1,071

Total Housing Units

754

Occupied Units

317

Vacant Units

3.35

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.8%
Renter 25.2%

$102,400

Median Home Value

-30% vs state

$809

Median Rent

1981

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 27 business establishments in ZIP 71720, employing approximately 420 people with a combined annual payroll of $24,009,000.

27

Businesses

420

Employees

$24.0M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Transportation and warehousing 5 18.5%
Retail trade 4 14.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 11.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 11.1%

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 71720 vs 71766 →

ZIP 71720 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 71720 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 71720 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 71720 ranks #3 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
71766 Thornton, AR 670 8.9 mi
71711 Camden, AR 106 10.7 mi
71763 Sparkman, AR 1,666 12.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Ouachita County

71701 standard
Camden, AR
Pop: 20,286
71764 standard
Stephens, AR
Pop: 1,880
71726 standard
Chidester, AR
Pop: 1,435
71751 standard
Louann, AR
Pop: 939

Related Areas

Ouachita County Bearden, AR Arkansas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 71720 in? ▼
ZIP code 71720 (Bearden) 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 71720? ▼
ZIP code 71720 in Bearden, AR has a population of 2,498 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 71720? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 71720 is $61,250, which is 20% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 71720? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 71720 is $102,400, which is 63% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 71720? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 71720 is White at 69.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 71720? ▼
ZIP code 71720 has 27 business establishments employing approximately 420 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 71720? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 71720 are: Transportation and warehousing (5), Retail trade (4), Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 71720? ▼
In ZIP code 71720, 61.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.8% 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 71720? ▼
In ZIP code 71720, approximately 74.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71720? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 71720 is 17.5% 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.