ZIP Code 71743

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Gurdon · Clark County · Arkansas

Population
4,090

8/sq mi

Median income
$48,253

▼ 37% vs US

higher than 12% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$132,200

▼ 52% vs US

higher than 20% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
16.4%

Median age 43.9

Land area
531.2 sq mi

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ZIP code 71743 in Gurdon, Arkansas has a population of 4,090. The median household income is $48,253, which is 37% below the national average. Median home value is $132,200, 52% below the US average. 16.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 71743 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 531.2 square miles in Gurdon, Clark County, Arkansas. The area is home to 4,090 residents, producing a population density of 8 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 71743 against Arkansas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 71743 sits at $48,253 (15% below the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $29,070. The poverty rate stands at 13.3% and the unemployment rate at 3.4%. On housing, the median home value is $132,200 (9% below the state average) with median rent at $708 per month, and 71.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 71743 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 16.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.9, and the average commute is . We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Clark County, so you can benchmark 71743 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 71743

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 71743.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 71743, Gurdon, AR · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

4,090

Population

531.2

Area (sq mi)

8

People / sq mi

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Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 71743?

43.9

Median Age

51.8%

Male

48.2%

Female

0.7%

Foreign-Born

White 75.4%
African American 21.5%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.5%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%

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?

$48,253

Median Household Income

-15% vs state

$29,070

Per Capita Income

13.3%

Poverty Rate

3.4%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 60.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.4%

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

What does housing look like?

1,711

Total Housing Units

1,389

Occupied Units

322

Vacant Units

2.08

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.3%
Renter 28.7%

$132,200

Median Home Value

-9% vs state

$708

Median Rent

1979

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 61 business establishments in ZIP 71743, employing approximately 1,039 people with a combined annual payroll of $69,459,000.

61

Businesses

1,039

Employees

$69.5M

Annual Payroll

7

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Transportation and warehousing 14 22.9%
Retail trade 12 19.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 10 16.4%
Other services (except public administration) 8 13.1%
Manufacturing 4 6.6%
Health care and social assistance 4 6.6%
Finance and insurance 3 4.9%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
71772 Whelen Springs, AR 34 3.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 71743 in?
ZIP code 71743 (Gurdon) is located in Clark County, Arkansas. Clark County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/clark-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 71743?
ZIP code 71743 in Gurdon, AR has a population of 4,090 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 71743?
The median household income in ZIP 71743 is $48,253, which is 37% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 71743?
The median home value in ZIP 71743 is $132,200, which is 52% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 71743?
The largest racial group in ZIP 71743 is White at 75.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 71743?
ZIP code 71743 has 61 business establishments employing approximately 1,039 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 71743?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 71743 are: Transportation and warehousing (14), Retail trade (12), Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (10). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 71743?
In ZIP code 71743, 60.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.4% 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 71743?
In ZIP code 71743, approximately 71.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71743?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 71743 is 13.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Gurdon, AR

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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