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 Moderate-density area
- $45,345
- Median income Below-median income area
- $99,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 15.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 71801 (Hope, AR) rose +10.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 196.3 in 2023 to 217.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Arkansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,742. The poverty rate is 21.9%, 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 $99,400 (32% below the average Arkansas ZIP), and median rent is $815; owner occupancy is 67.7%.
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. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Hempstead County, so 71801 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 71801
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hope, AR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 71801.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
61 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
50 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
34 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
33 establishments
- Construction 21
Construction
21 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 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
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 71801?
39.6
Median Age
47.9%
Male
52.1%
Female
9.6%
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?
$45,345
Median Household Income
-20% vs state ZIP avg
$29,742
Per Capita Income
21.9%
Poverty Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
20.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 71801 ranks among Arkansas ZIPs
Hope, 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)
$45,345 28th percentile higher than 28% 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
7,120housing units
7,120
Total Housing Units
5,692
Occupied Units
1,428
Vacant Units
2.56
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$99,400
Median Home Value
-32% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 71801
Hope (71801)
16,745 residents
- 71835 1,334
Emmet (71835)
1,334 residents
- 71862 771
Washington (71862)
771 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 71801 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 71801 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 71835
Emmet (71835)
$56,483 median income
- 71862
Washington (71862)
$52,982 median income
- 71801
Hope (71801)
$45,345 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 71801, 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 (16,745 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 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.
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