ZIP Code 71743
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Gurdon · Clark County · Arkansas
- Population
- 4,090
- Median income
- $48,253
- Median home value
- $132,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 16.4%
- Land area
- 531.2 sq mi
8/sq mi
▼ 37% vs US
higher than 12% of US ZIPs
▼ 52% vs US
higher than 20% of US ZIPs
Median age 43.9
Chicago
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.
- 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 + 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
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
$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?
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
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 71743 vs 71772 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71772 | Whelen Springs, AR | 34 | 3.8 mi |
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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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