Carthage, AR · standard
ZIP Code 71725
Dallas County, Arkansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 555
- 2/sq mi Low-density area
- $120,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 4.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Carthage pairs among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 17th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2
- people per sq mi
- 63%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 71725 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 71725 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Carthage, Dallas County, Arkansas, home to just 555 residents across 370.0 square miles, a density of 2 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
Median household income is not on file for ZIP 71725, but per-capita income is $19,400. Economic pressure is pronounced: 33.3% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 15.3%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $120,200 (18% below the average Arkansas ZIP), and median rent is $475; owner occupancy is 63.0%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 4.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 59.1, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 2 more in Dallas County, so 71725 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 →
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 71725, Carthage, 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
555
Population
370.0
Area (sq mi)
2
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 71725?
59.1
Median Age
59.5%
Male
40.5%
Female
0.0%
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?
$19,400
Per Capita Income
33.3%
Poverty Rate
15.3%
Unemployment Rate
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
273housing units
273
Total Housing Units
154
Occupied Units
119
Vacant Units
1.71
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$120,200
Median Home Value
-18% vs state ZIP avg
$475
Median Rent
1996
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 5 business establishments in ZIP 71725, employing approximately 46 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,396,000.
5
Businesses
46
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 71725 vs 72084 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72084 | Leola, AR | 1,229 | 9.3 mi |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 71725 in?
ZIP code 71725 (Carthage) is located in Dallas County, Arkansas. Dallas County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/dallas-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 71725?
ZIP code 71725 in Carthage, AR has a population of 555 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 71725?
The median home value in ZIP 71725 is $120,200, which is 57% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 71725?
The largest racial group in ZIP 71725 is African American at 73.5%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 71725?
ZIP code 71725 has 5 business establishments employing approximately 46 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 71725?
In ZIP code 71725, 57.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 4.4% 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 71725?
In ZIP code 71725, approximately 63.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 37.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71725?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 71725 is 33.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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