ZIP Code 71835

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Emmet · Nevada County · Arkansas

Population
1,334

6/sq mi

Median income
$56,483

▼ 26% vs US

higher than 23% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$121,900

▼ 56% vs US

higher than 17% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
10.6%

Median age 46.6

Land area
211.7 sq mi

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ZIP code 71835 in Emmet, Arkansas has a population of 1,334. The median household income is $56,483, which is 26% below the national average. Median home value is $121,900, 56% below the US average. 10.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 71835 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 211.7 square miles in Emmet, Nevada County, Arkansas. The area is home to 1,334 residents, producing a population density of 6 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 71835 against Arkansas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 71835 sits at $56,483 (0% below the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $30,825. The poverty rate stands at 12.7% and the unemployment rate at 7.0%. On housing, the median home value is $121,900 (16% below the state average) with median rent at $655 per month, and 91.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 71835 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 10.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.6, and the average commute is . We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 additional ZIPs sharing Nevada County, so you can benchmark 71835 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. 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 →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 71835, Emmet, AR · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

1,334

Population

211.7

Area (sq mi)

6

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 71835?

46.6

Median Age

46.3%

Male

53.7%

Female

0.1%

Foreign-Born

White 84.4%
African American 13.1%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.3%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

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?

$56,483

Median Household Income

-0% vs state

$30,825

Per Capita Income

12.7%

Poverty Rate

7.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 68.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.6%

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

What does housing look like?

564

Total Housing Units

447

Occupied Units

117

Vacant Units

2.59

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 91.7%
Renter 8.3%

$121,900

Median Home Value

-16% vs state

$655

Median Rent

1985

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 14 business establishments in ZIP 71835, employing approximately 81 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,250,000.

14

Businesses

81

Employees

$4.3M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Transportation and warehousing 7 50.0%

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 71835 vs 71801 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
71801 Hope, AR 16,745 8.7 mi
71857 Prescott, AR 5,894 11.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 71835 in?
ZIP code 71835 (Emmet) is located in Nevada County, Arkansas. Nevada County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/nevada-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 71835?
ZIP code 71835 in Emmet, AR has a population of 1,334 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 71835?
The median household income in ZIP 71835 is $56,483, which is 26% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 71835?
The median home value in ZIP 71835 is $121,900, which is 56% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 71835?
The largest racial group in ZIP 71835 is White at 84.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 71835?
ZIP code 71835 has 14 business establishments employing approximately 81 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 71835?
In ZIP code 71835, 68.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 71835?
In ZIP code 71835, approximately 91.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71835?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 71835 is 12.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Emmet, AR

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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