PlainZIP

Chidester, AR · standard

ZIP Code 71726

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

1,435
3/sq mi
$31,328
Median income
$68,500
Median home value
12.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

2th pct
household income, US ZIPs
3th pct
home value, US ZIPs
3
people per sq mi
84%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 71726 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 71726 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Chidester, Ouachita County, Arkansas, home to just 1,435 residents across 494.8 square miles, a density of 3 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 71726 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $31,328 (45% below the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $28,972. The poverty rate stands at 25.8% and the unemployment rate at 11.0%. Housing costs here run $68,500 for a typical home value (53% below the state average), with rent averaging $500 a month; 84.4% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 61.4, and the average commute is -. Use the benchmarks above to see where 71726 sits relative to Arkansas and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation.

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 71726, Chidester, 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

1,435

Population

494.8

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 71726?

61.4

Median Age

48.0%

Male

52.0%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 39.4%
African American 53.9%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.8%
Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

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?

$31,328

Median Household Income

-45% vs state

$28,972

Per Capita Income

25.8%

Poverty Rate

11.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 71726 ranks nationally

Chidester, AR household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$31,328 2nd percentile higher than 2% 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 55.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.7%

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

What does housing look like?

843

Total Housing Units

564

Occupied Units

279

Vacant Units

1.96

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.4%
Renter 15.6%

$68,500

Median Home Value

-53% vs state

$500

Median Rent

1980

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 71726, employing approximately 14 people with a combined annual payroll of $350,000.

5

Businesses

14

Employees

$350K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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Related Areas

Ouachita County Chidester, AR Arkansas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 71726 in? ▼
ZIP code 71726 (Chidester) 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 71726? ▼
ZIP code 71726 in Chidester, AR has a population of 1,435 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 71726? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 71726 is $31,328, which is 59% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 71726? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 71726 is $68,500, which is 75% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 71726? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 71726 is African American at 53.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 71726? ▼
ZIP code 71726 has 5 business establishments employing approximately 14 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 71726? ▼
In ZIP code 71726, 55.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.7% 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 71726? ▼
In ZIP code 71726, approximately 84.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71726? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 71726 is 25.8% 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.