Junction City, AR · standard
ZIP Code 71749
Union County, Arkansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,595
- 6/sq mi Low-density area
- $68,188
- Median income Near-median income area
- $118,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 25.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Junction City pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 44th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 16th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 6
- people per sq mi
- 84%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 71749 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 71749 covers 425.4 square miles in Junction City, Union County, Arkansas (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,595 residents on file, a density of 6 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 71749 reports a modest median household income of $68,188 (21% above the average Arkansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $40,897. The poverty rate is 18.2%, with unemployment at 1.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $118,600 (19% below the average Arkansas ZIP), and median rent is $747; owner occupancy is 83.6%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.5, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Union County, so 71749 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 71749
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Junction City, AR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 71749.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Construction
Construction
3 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
3 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 71749, Junction City, 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
2,595
Population
425.4
Area (sq mi)
6
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 71749?
39.5
Median Age
49.7%
Male
50.3%
Female
3.6%
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?
$68,188
Median Household Income
+21% vs state ZIP avg
$40,897
Per Capita Income
18.2%
Poverty Rate
1.2%
Unemployment Rate
30.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 71749 ranks among Arkansas ZIPs
Junction City, 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)
$68,188 Top 22% higher than 78% 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
1,406housing units
1,406
Total Housing Units
1,073
Occupied Units
333
Vacant Units
2.60
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$118,600
Median Home Value
-19% vs state ZIP avg
$747
Median Rent
1996
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 16 business establishments in ZIP 71749, employing approximately 80 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,650,000.
16
Businesses
80
Employees
$2.6M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 4 | 25.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 25.0% |
| Construction | 3 | 18.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 18.8% |
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 71749 vs 71079 →
ZIP 71749 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 71749
Junction City (71749)
2,595 residents
- 71256 688
Lillie (71256)
688 residents
- 71079 272
Summerfield (71079)
272 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 71749 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 71749 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 71749
Junction City (71749)
$68,188 median income
- 71256
Lillie (71256)
$43,611 median income
- 71079
Summerfield (71079)
$41,307 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 71749 ranks the highest of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 71749, 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 (2,595 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 71749 in?
ZIP code 71749 (Junction City) is located in Union County, Arkansas. Union County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/union-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 71749?
ZIP code 71749 in Junction City, AR has a population of 2,595 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 71749?
The median household income in ZIP 71749 is $68,188, which is 11% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 71749?
The median home value in ZIP 71749 is $118,600, which is 57% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 71749?
The largest racial group in ZIP 71749 is White at 60.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 71749?
ZIP code 71749 has 16 business establishments employing approximately 80 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 71749?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 71749 are: Retail trade (4), Other services (except public administration) (4), Construction (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 71749?
In ZIP code 71749, 58.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.5% 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 71749?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 71749 is 30.1 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 71749?
In ZIP code 71749, approximately 83.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71749?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 71749 is 18.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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