Hampton, AR · standard
ZIP Code 71744
Calhoun County, Arkansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,224
- 3/sq mi Low-density area
- $68,882
- Median income Near-median income area
- $110,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 23.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Hampton pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 45th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 13th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 3
- people per sq mi
- 85%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 71744 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 71744 covers 1040.0 square miles in Hampton, Calhoun County, Arkansas (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,224 residents on file, a density of 3 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 71744 reports a modest median household income of $68,882 (22% above the average Arkansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,975. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.8% and unemployment is 3.7%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $110,800 (24% below the average Arkansas ZIP), and median rent is $860; owner occupancy is 84.9%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.4, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 more in Calhoun County, so 71744 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 71744
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hampton, AR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 71744.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
10 establishments
- Construction
Construction
8 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
7 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
6 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
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 71744, Hampton, 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
3,224
Population
1040.0
Area (sq mi)
3
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 71744?
44.4
Median Age
48.5%
Male
51.5%
Female
0.3%
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?
$68,882
Median Household Income
+22% vs state ZIP avg
$31,975
Per Capita Income
7.8%
Poverty Rate
3.7%
Unemployment Rate
29.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 71744 ranks among Arkansas ZIPs
Hampton, 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)
$68,882 Top 21% higher than 79% 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
1,637housing units
1,637
Total Housing Units
1,112
Occupied Units
525
Vacant Units
2.65
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$110,800
Median Home Value
-24% vs state ZIP avg
$860
Median Rent
1982
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 53 business establishments in ZIP 71744, employing approximately 373 people with a combined annual payroll of $17,713,000.
53
Businesses
373
Employees
$17.7M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 10 | 18.9% |
| Construction | 8 | 15.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 13.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 11.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 7.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 7.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 5.7% |
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 71744 vs 71745 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71745 | Harrell, AR | 264 | 4.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 71744, 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 (3,224 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 71744 in?
ZIP code 71744 (Hampton) is located in Calhoun County, Arkansas. Calhoun County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/calhoun-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 71744?
ZIP code 71744 in Hampton, AR has a population of 3,224 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 71744?
The median household income in ZIP 71744 is $68,882, which is 10% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 71744?
The median home value in ZIP 71744 is $110,800, which is 60% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 71744?
The largest racial group in ZIP 71744 is White at 77.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 71744?
ZIP code 71744 has 53 business establishments employing approximately 373 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 71744?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 71744 are: Retail trade (10), Construction (8), Other services (except public administration) (7). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 71744?
In ZIP code 71744, 60.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 71744?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 71744 is 29.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 71744?
In ZIP code 71744, approximately 84.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71744?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 71744 is 7.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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