Waldo, AR · standard
ZIP Code 71770
Columbia County, Arkansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,526
- 9/sq mi Low-density area
- $44,569
- Median income Below-median income area
- $91,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 17.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Waldo pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 9th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 7th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 9
- people per sq mi
- 85%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 71770 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 71770 covers 383.3 square miles in Waldo, Columbia County, Arkansas (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,526 residents on file, a density of 9 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 71770 reports a modest median household income of $44,569 (21% below the average Arkansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,479. The poverty rate is 25.1%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $91,200 (37% below the average Arkansas ZIP), and median rent is $833; owner occupancy is 84.9%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.2, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Columbia County, so 71770 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 71770
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Waldo, AR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 71770.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
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 71770, Waldo, 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
3,526
Population
383.3
Area (sq mi)
9
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 71770?
42.2
Median Age
51.2%
Male
48.8%
Female
0.0%
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?
$44,569
Median Household Income
-21% vs state ZIP avg
$26,479
Per Capita Income
25.1%
Poverty Rate
4.7%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 71770 ranks among Arkansas ZIPs
Waldo, 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)
$44,569 26th percentile higher than 26% 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
1,750housing units
1,750
Total Housing Units
1,386
Occupied Units
364
Vacant Units
2.39
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$91,200
Median Home Value
-37% vs state ZIP avg
$833
Median Rent
1977
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 71770, employing approximately 271 people with a combined annual payroll of $17,153,000.
23
Businesses
271
Employees
$17.2M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 17.4% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 13.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 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 71770 vs 71827 →
ZIP 71770 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 71770
Waldo (71770)
3,526 residents
- 71752 1,052
Mc Neil (71752)
1,052 residents
- 71827 817
Buckner (71827)
817 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 71770 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 71770 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 71827
Buckner (71827)
$88,024 median income
- 71770
Waldo (71770)
$44,569 median income
- 71752
Mc Neil (71752)
$39,803 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 71770 ranks #2 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 71770, 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 (3,526 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 71770 in?
ZIP code 71770 (Waldo) is located in Columbia County, Arkansas. Columbia County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/columbia-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 71770?
ZIP code 71770 in Waldo, AR has a population of 3,526 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 71770?
The median household income in ZIP 71770 is $44,569, which is 42% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 71770?
The median home value in ZIP 71770 is $91,200, which is 67% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 71770?
The largest racial group in ZIP 71770 is White at 61.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 71770?
ZIP code 71770 has 23 business establishments employing approximately 271 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 71770?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 71770 are: Other services (except public administration) (4), Retail trade (3), Health care and social assistance (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 71770?
In ZIP code 71770, 62.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.3% 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 71770?
In ZIP code 71770, 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 71770?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 71770 is 25.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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