Gurdon, AR · standard
ZIP Code 71743
Clark County, Arkansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,090
- 8/sq mi Low-density area
- $48,253
- Median income Below-median income area
- $132,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 16.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Gurdon pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 12th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 20th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 8
- people per sq mi
- 71%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 71743 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 71743 covers 531.2 square miles in Gurdon, Clark County, Arkansas (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,090 residents on file, a density of 8 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 71743 reports a modest median household income of $48,253 (15% below the average Arkansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,070. The poverty rate is 13.3%, with unemployment at 3.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $132,200 (9% below the average Arkansas ZIP) and median rent is $708; 71.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.9, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Clark County, so 71743 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 →
Top industries in ZIP 71743
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Gurdon, AR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 71743.
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
14 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
12 establishments
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
10 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
8 establishments
- Manufacturing 4
Manufacturing
4 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
4,090
Population
531.2
Area (sq mi)
8
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 71743?
43.9
Median Age
51.8%
Male
48.2%
Female
0.7%
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?
$48,253
Median Household Income
-15% vs state ZIP avg
$29,070
Per Capita Income
13.3%
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 71743 ranks among Arkansas ZIPs
Gurdon, AR household income vs. every Arkansas ZIP code
Median household income among 505 reporting Arkansas ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$48,253 35th percentile higher than 35% of 505 Arkansas ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Arkansas ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,711housing units
1,711
Total Housing Units
1,389
Occupied Units
322
Vacant Units
2.08
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$132,200
Median Home Value
-9% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 71743 vs 71772 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71772 | Whelen Springs, AR | 34 | 3.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 71743, both outside AR so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (4,090 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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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