ZIP Code 71772

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Whelen Springs · Clark County · Arkansas

Population
34

115/sq mi

Median home value
$94,200

▼ 66% vs US

higher than 8% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
11.1%

Median age 58

Land area
0.3 sq mi

Chicago

ZIP code 71772 in Whelen Springs, Arkansas has a population of 34. Median home value is $94,200, 66% below the US average. 11.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 71772 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 0.3 square miles in Whelen Springs, Clark County, Arkansas. The area is home to 34 residents, producing a population density of 115 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 71772 against Arkansas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 71772 sits at , while per-capita income is $27,578. The poverty rate stands at 38.9% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $94,200 (35% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 63.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 71772 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 58, and the average commute is . We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Clark County, so you can benchmark 71772 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 →

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 71772, Whelen Springs, 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

34

Population

0.3

Area (sq mi)

115

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 71772?

58.0

Median Age

38.9%

Male

61.1%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 100.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$27,578

Per Capita Income

38.9%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 61.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.1%

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

What does housing look like?

11

Total Housing Units

11

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

1.64

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 63.6%
Renter 36.4%

$94,200

Median Home Value

-35% vs state

1976

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 71772 vs 71743 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
71743 Gurdon, AR 4,090 3.8 mi
71722 Bluff City, AR 87 8.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 71772 in?
ZIP code 71772 (Whelen Springs) is located in Clark County, Arkansas. Clark County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/clark-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 71772?
ZIP code 71772 in Whelen Springs, AR has a population of 34 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 71772?
The median home value in ZIP 71772 is $94,200, which is 66% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 71772?
The largest racial group in ZIP 71772 is White at 100.0%.
What is the education level in ZIP code 71772?
In ZIP code 71772, 61.1% 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 71772?
In ZIP code 71772, approximately 63.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 36.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71772?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 71772 is 38.9% 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 Whelen Springs, 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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