PlainZIP

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
$52,747
Median income
$110,600
Median home value
7.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $24,439. The poverty rate stands at 19.4% and the unemployment rate at 4.0%. Median home value sits at $110,600 (24% below the state average), median rent at $747 a month, and owner-occupancy at 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. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Sevier County, so you can benchmark 71832 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 71832

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in De Queen, AR

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 71832.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 71832?

34.2

Median Age

50.7%

Male

49.3%

Female

17.7%

Foreign-Born

White 47.6%
African American 5.7%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 3.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 2.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.2%
Hispanic or Latino 46.0%

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?

$52,747

Median Household Income

-7% vs state

$24,439

Per Capita Income

19.4%

Poverty Rate

4.0%

Unemployment Rate

23.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 71832 ranks nationally

De Queen, AR household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$52,747 18th percentile higher than 18% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 40.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 7.9%

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

What does housing look like?

3,987

Total Housing Units

3,587

Occupied Units

400

Vacant Units

2.80

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 58.8%
Renter 41.2%

$110,600

Median Home Value

-24% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 71832 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 71832 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 71832 ranks #2 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
71841 Gillham, AR 913 8.5 mi
71842 Horatio, AR 2,241 10.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Sevier County

71846 standard
Lockesburg, AR
Pop: 2,652
71842 standard
Horatio, AR
Pop: 2,241
71841 standard
Gillham, AR
Pop: 913
71823 standard
Ben Lomond, AR
Pop: 83

Related Areas

Sevier County De Queen, AR Arkansas

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.