De Queen, AR · standard
ZIP Code 71832
Sevier County, Arkansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 11,253
- 25/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $52,747
- Median income Below-median income area
- $110,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 7.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
De Queen pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- 18th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 13th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 25
- people per sq mi
- 59%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 71832 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 71832 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in De Queen, Sevier County, Arkansas, home to 11,253 residents across 457.4 square miles, a density of 25 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 71832 reports a modest median household income of $52,747 (7% below the average Arkansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $24,439. The poverty rate is 19.4%, with unemployment at 4.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $110,600 (24% below the average Arkansas ZIP), and median rent is $747; owner occupancy is 58.8%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 7.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.2, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Sevier County, so 71832 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 71832
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in De Queen, AR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 71832.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
42 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
29 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
28 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
25 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 12
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
12 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 71832, De Queen, 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
11,253
Population
457.4
Area (sq mi)
25
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 71832?
34.2
Median Age
50.7%
Male
49.3%
Female
17.7%
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?
$52,747
Median Household Income
-7% vs state ZIP avg
$24,439
Per Capita Income
19.4%
Poverty Rate
4.0%
Unemployment Rate
23.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 71832 ranks among Arkansas ZIPs
De Queen, 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)
$52,747 47th percentile higher than 47% 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
3,987housing units
3,987
Total Housing Units
3,587
Occupied Units
400
Vacant Units
2.80
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$110,600
Median Home Value
-24% vs state ZIP avg
$747
Median Rent
1982
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 200 business establishments in ZIP 71832, employing approximately 3,370 people with a combined annual payroll of $156,021,000.
200
Businesses
3,370
Employees
$156.0M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 42 | 21.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 29 | 14.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 28 | 14.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 25 | 12.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 12 | 6.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 11 | 5.5% |
| Construction | 10 | 5.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 10 | 5.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 7 | 3.5% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 3.0% |
| Utilities | 5 | 2.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 2.5% |
| Information | 4 | 2.0% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 1.5% |
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 71832 vs 71841 →
ZIP 71832 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 71832
De Queen (71832)
11,253 residents
- 71842 2,241
Horatio (71842)
2,241 residents
- 71841 913
Gillham (71841)
913 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 71832 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 71832 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 71842
Horatio (71842)
$55,810 median income
- 71832
De Queen (71832)
$52,747 median income
- 71841
Gillham (71841)
$45,819 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 71832 ranks #2 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 71832, 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 (11,253 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 71832 in?
ZIP code 71832 (De Queen) is located in Sevier County, Arkansas. Sevier County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/sevier-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 71832?
ZIP code 71832 in De Queen, AR has a population of 11,253 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 71832?
The median household income in ZIP 71832 is $52,747, which is 31% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 71832?
The median home value in ZIP 71832 is $110,600, which is 60% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 71832?
The largest racial group in ZIP 71832 is White at 47.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 46.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 71832?
ZIP code 71832 has 200 business establishments employing approximately 3,370 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 71832?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 71832 are: Retail trade (42), Health care and social assistance (29), Other services (except public administration) (28). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 71832?
In ZIP code 71832, 40.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 7.9% 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 71832?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 71832 is 23.4 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 71832?
In ZIP code 71832, approximately 58.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 41.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71832?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 71832 is 19.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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