PlainZIP

Calion, AR · standard

ZIP Code 71724

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

431
141/sq mi
$26,346
Median income
$81,700
Median home value
6.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

1th pct
household income, US ZIPs
5th pct
home value, US ZIPs
141
people per sq mi
82%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 71724 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 71724 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Calion, Union County, Arkansas, home to just 431 residents across 3.1 square miles, a density of 141 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 71724 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $26,346 (53% below the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $25,887. Poverty here runs at 27.2%, with unemployment measured at 0.0%. Median home value sits at $81,700 (44% below the state average), median rent at - a month, and owner-occupancy at 82.1%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 6.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.2, and the average commute is -. To put 71724 in local context, 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Union 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 71724, Calion, 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

431

Population

3.1

Area (sq mi)

141

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 71724?

49.2

Median Age

45.6%

Male

54.4%

Female

0.7%

Foreign-Born

White 68.7%
African American 22.4%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.8%
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?

$26,346

Median Household Income

-53% vs state

$25,887

Per Capita Income

27.2%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 71724 ranks nationally

Calion, AR household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$26,346 1st percentile higher than 1% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $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 59.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 6.9%

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

What does housing look like?

115

Total Housing Units

84

Occupied Units

31

Vacant Units

1.75

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.1%
Renter 17.9%

$81,700

Median Home Value

-44% vs state

1974

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 3 business establishments in ZIP 71724, employing approximately 25 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,410,000.

3

Businesses

25

Employees

$1.4M

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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 71724 vs 71759 →

ZIP 71724 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 71724 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
71759 Norphlet, AR 600 6.3 mi
71730 El Dorado, AR 32,213 10.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Union County

71730 standard
El Dorado, AR
Pop: 32,213
71749 standard
Junction City, AR
Pop: 2,595
71762 standard
Smackover, AR
Pop: 2,501
71765 standard
Strong, AR
Pop: 2,156
71747 standard
Huttig, AR
Pop: 1,097
71759 standard
Norphlet, AR
Pop: 600

Related Areas

Union County Calion, AR Arkansas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 71724 in? ▼
ZIP code 71724 (Calion) is located in Union County, Arkansas. Union County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/union-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 71724? ▼
ZIP code 71724 in Calion, AR has a population of 431 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 71724? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 71724 is $26,346, which is 65% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 71724? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 71724 is $81,700, which is 71% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 71724? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 71724 is White at 68.7%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 71724? ▼
ZIP code 71724 has 3 business establishments employing approximately 25 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 71724? ▼
In ZIP code 71724, 59.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 6.9% 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 71724? ▼
In ZIP code 71724, approximately 82.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71724? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 71724 is 27.2% 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.