PlainZIP

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
$44,569
Median income
$91,200
Median home value
17.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $26,479. Poverty here runs at 25.1%, with unemployment measured at 4.7%. The typical home here is valued at $91,200 (37% below the state average); renters pay a median of $833 monthly, and 84.9% of units are owner-occupied.

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 -. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Columbia County, so you can benchmark 71770 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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.

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 + 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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 71770?

42.2

Median Age

51.2%

Male

48.8%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 61.9%
African American 35.8%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%

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

$26,479

Per Capita Income

25.1%

Poverty Rate

4.7%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 71770 ranks nationally

Waldo, AR household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$44,569 9th percentile higher than 9% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 62.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.3%

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

What does housing look like?

1,750

Total Housing Units

1,386

Occupied Units

364

Vacant Units

2.39

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.9%
Renter 15.1%

$91,200

Median Home Value

-37% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 71770 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 71770 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
71827 Buckner, AR 817 5.9 mi
71752 Mc Neil, AR 1,052 7.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Columbia County

71753 standard
Magnolia, AR
Pop: 16,848
71861 standard
Taylor, AR
Pop: 2,258
71740 standard
Emerson, AR
Pop: 1,735
71752 standard
Mc Neil, AR
Pop: 1,052

Related Areas

Columbia County Waldo, AR Arkansas

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.