ZIP Code 71763

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Sparkman · Dallas County · Arkansas

Population
1,666

3/sq mi

Median income
$73,438

▼ 4% vs US

higher than 52% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$86,800

▼ 69% vs US

higher than 6% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
11.1%

Median age 47.6

Land area
574.5 sq mi

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ZIP code 71763 in Sparkman, Arkansas has a population of 1,666. The median household income is $73,438, which is 4% below the national average. Median home value is $86,800, 69% below the US average. 11.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 71763 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 574.5 square miles in Sparkman, Dallas County, Arkansas. The area is home to 1,666 residents, producing a population density of 3 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 71763 against Arkansas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 71763 sits at $73,438 (30% above the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $33,852. The poverty rate stands at 10.9% and the unemployment rate at 2.4%. On housing, the median home value is $86,800 (41% below the state average) with median rent at $530 per month, and 80.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 71763 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 11.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.6, and the average commute is . We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 2 additional ZIPs sharing Dallas County, so you can benchmark 71763 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 71763

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 71763.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 71763, Sparkman, 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

1,666

Population

574.5

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 71763?

47.6

Median Age

50.6%

Male

49.4%

Female

0.7%

Foreign-Born

White 75.0%
African American 21.7%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

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

$33,852

Per Capita Income

10.9%

Poverty Rate

2.4%

Unemployment Rate

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 50.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

845

Total Housing Units

614

Occupied Units

231

Vacant Units

2.62

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.5%
Renter 19.5%

$86,800

Median Home Value

-41% vs state

$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

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
71720 Bearden, AR 2,498 12.8 mi

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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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Official Data Resources for Sparkman, 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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