ZIP Code 71826

ZIP code 71826 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 328.8 square miles in Bradley, Lafayette County, Arkansas. The area is home to 1,315 residents, producing a population density of 4 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 71826 against Arkansas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 71826 sits at $42,708 (25% below the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $26,039. The poverty rate stands at 14.3% and the unemployment rate at 4.1%. On housing, the median home value is $86,500 (41% below the state average) with median rent at $414 per month, and 82.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 71826 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 7.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.7, and the average commute is —. Use the benchmarks above to see where 71826 sits relative to Arkansas and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. 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 →