PlainZIP

Hope, AR · standard

ZIP Code 71801

Hempstead County, Arkansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

16,745
21/sq mi
$45,345
Median income
$99,400
Median home value
15.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Hope 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
10th pct
home value, US ZIPs
21
people per sq mi
68%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 71801 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 71801 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hope, Hempstead County, Arkansas, home to 16,745 residents across 782.5 square miles, a density of 21 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 71801 reports a modest median household income of $45,345 (20% below the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $29,742. Poverty here runs at 21.9%, with unemployment measured at 4.6%. On housing, the median home value is $99,400 (32% below the state average) with median rent at $815 per month, and 67.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.6, and the average commute is 21 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 2 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 71801, plus 6 more within Hempstead County, give a clearer read than the 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 71801

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hope, AR

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 71801.

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 71801, Hope, 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

16,745

Population

782.5

Area (sq mi)

21

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 71801?

39.6

Median Age

47.9%

Male

52.1%

Female

9.6%

Foreign-Born

White 51.5%
African American 30.0%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.3%
Hispanic or Latino 16.3%

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?

$45,345

Median Household Income

-20% vs state

$29,742

Per Capita Income

21.9%

Poverty Rate

4.6%

Unemployment Rate

20.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 71801 ranks nationally

Hope, AR household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$45,345 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

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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 50.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.9%

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

What does housing look like?

7,120

Total Housing Units

5,692

Occupied Units

1,428

Vacant Units

2.56

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 67.7%
Renter 32.3%

$99,400

Median Home Value

-32% vs state

$815

Median Rent

1978

Median Year Built

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

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+10.7%

YoY Change (2024)

217

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+117%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 71801 have increased 10.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +117% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +14.3% 157
2021 +2.1% 160
2022 +20.3% 192
2023 +2.0% 196
2024 +10.7% 217

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 327 business establishments in ZIP 71801, employing approximately 5,222 people with a combined annual payroll of $227,704,000.

327

Businesses

5,222

Employees

$227.7M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 61 18.6%
Health care and social assistance 50 15.3%
Accommodation and food services 34 10.4%
Other services (except public administration) 33 10.1%
Construction 21 6.4%
Manufacturing 21 6.4%
Finance and insurance 21 6.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 17 5.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 14 4.3%
Wholesale trade 13 4.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 12 3.7%
Transportation and warehousing 9 2.8%
Information 9 2.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 5 1.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 0.9%

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 71801 vs 71835 →

ZIP 71801 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 71801 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 71801 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 71801 ranks #3 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
71835 Emmet, AR 1,334 8.7 mi
71862 Washington, AR 771 11.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Hempstead County

71838 standard
Fulton, AR
Pop: 1,148
71862 standard
Washington, AR
Pop: 771
71855 standard
Ozan, AR
Pop: 708
71847 standard
Mc Caskill, AR
Pop: 673
71825 standard
Blevins, AR
Pop: 645
71859 standard
Saratoga, AR
Pop: 477

Related Areas

Hempstead County Hope, AR Arkansas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 71801 in? ▼
ZIP code 71801 (Hope) is located in Hempstead County, Arkansas. Hempstead County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/hempstead-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 71801? ▼
ZIP code 71801 in Hope, AR has a population of 16,745 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 71801? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 71801 is $45,345, which is 41% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 71801? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 71801 is $99,400, which is 64% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 71801? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 71801 is White at 51.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 71801? ▼
ZIP code 71801 has 327 business establishments employing approximately 5,222 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 71801? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 71801 are: Retail trade (61), Health care and social assistance (50), Accommodation and food services (34). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 71801? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 71801 increased by 10.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 117%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 71801? ▼
In ZIP code 71801, 50.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 71801? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 71801 is 20.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 71801? ▼
In ZIP code 71801, approximately 67.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71801? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 71801 is 21.9% 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.