Strong, AR · standard
ZIP Code 71765
Union County, Arkansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,156
- 4/sq mi Low-density area
- $38,636
- Median income Below-median income area
- $49,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 9.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Strong pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 5th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 1st pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 4
- people per sq mi
- 92%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 71765 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 71765 covers 513.3 square miles in Strong, Union County, Arkansas (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,156 residents on file, a density of 4 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 71765 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $38,636 (32% below the average Arkansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,895. The poverty rate is 19.8%, with unemployment at 2.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $49,200 (66% below the average Arkansas ZIP), and median rent is $483; owner occupancy is 91.7%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 9.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.2, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Union County, so 71765 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 71765
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Strong, AR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 71765.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
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 71765, Strong, 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
2,156
Population
513.3
Area (sq mi)
4
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 71765?
46.2
Median Age
52.1%
Male
47.9%
Female
1.0%
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?
$38,636
Median Household Income
-32% vs state ZIP avg
$26,895
Per Capita Income
19.8%
Poverty Rate
2.3%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 71765 ranks among Arkansas ZIPs
Strong, 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)
$38,636 16th percentile higher than 16% 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
1,214housing units
1,214
Total Housing Units
916
Occupied Units
298
Vacant Units
1.90
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$49,200
Median Home Value
-66% vs state ZIP avg
$483
Median Rent
1992
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 71765, employing approximately 160 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,720,000.
23
Businesses
160
Employees
$5.7M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 7 | 30.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 17.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 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 71765 vs 71747 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71747 | Huttig, AR | 1,097 | 8.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 71765, 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 (2,156 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 71765 in?
ZIP code 71765 (Strong) 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 71765?
ZIP code 71765 in Strong, AR has a population of 2,156 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 71765?
The median household income in ZIP 71765 is $38,636, which is 49% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 71765?
The median home value in ZIP 71765 is $49,200, which is 82% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 71765?
The largest racial group in ZIP 71765 is White at 59.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 71765?
ZIP code 71765 has 23 business establishments employing approximately 160 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 71765?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 71765 are: Retail trade (7), Other services (except public administration) (4), Transportation and warehousing (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 71765?
In ZIP code 71765, 48.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 9.5% 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 71765?
In ZIP code 71765, approximately 91.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71765?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 71765 is 19.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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