Sparkman, AR · standard
ZIP Code 71763
Dallas County, Arkansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,666
- 3/sq mi Low-density area
- $73,438
- Median income Near-median income area
- $86,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 11.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Sparkman pairs an above-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 48%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 6th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 3
- people per sq mi
- 81%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 71763 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 71763 covers 574.5 square miles in Sparkman, Dallas County, Arkansas (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,666 residents on file, a density of 3 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 71763 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $73,438 (30% above the average Arkansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,852. The poverty rate is 10.9%, with unemployment at 2.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $86,800 (41% below the average Arkansas ZIP), and median rent is $530; owner occupancy is 80.5%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.6, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 2 more in Dallas County, so 71763 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 71763
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sparkman, AR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 71763.
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
7 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
4 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
4 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
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 71763, Sparkman, 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
1,666
Population
574.5
Area (sq mi)
3
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 71763?
47.6
Median Age
50.6%
Male
49.4%
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?
$73,438
Median Household Income
+30% vs state ZIP avg
$33,852
Per Capita Income
10.9%
Poverty Rate
2.4%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 71763 ranks among Arkansas ZIPs
Sparkman, 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)
$73,438 Top 17% higher than 83% 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
845housing units
845
Total Housing Units
614
Occupied Units
231
Vacant Units
2.62
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$86,800
Median Home Value
-41% vs state ZIP avg
$530
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 23 business establishments in ZIP 71763, employing approximately 239 people with a combined annual payroll of $11,105,000.
23
Businesses
239
Employees
$11.1M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 7 | 30.4% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 17.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 17.4% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 13.0% |
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 71763 vs 71720 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71720 | Bearden, AR | 2,498 | 12.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 71763, 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 (1,666 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 71763 in?
ZIP code 71763 (Sparkman) is located in Dallas County, Arkansas. Dallas County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/dallas-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 71763?
ZIP code 71763 in Sparkman, AR has a population of 1,666 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 71763?
The median household income in ZIP 71763 is $73,438, which is 4% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 71763?
The median home value in ZIP 71763 is $86,800, which is 69% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 71763?
The largest racial group in ZIP 71763 is White at 75.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 71763?
ZIP code 71763 has 23 business establishments employing approximately 239 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 71763?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 71763 are: Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (7), Manufacturing (4), Transportation and warehousing (4). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 71763?
In ZIP code 71763, 50.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.1% 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 71763?
In ZIP code 71763, approximately 80.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71763?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 71763 is 10.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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