ZIP Code 71839

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Garland City · Miller County · Arkansas

Population
280

3/sq mi

Median income
$24,746

▼ 68% vs US

higher than 1% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
11.8%

Median age 55.2

Land area
100.0 sq mi

Chicago

ZIP code 71839 in Garland City, Arkansas has a population of 280. The median household income is $24,746, which is 68% below the national average. 11.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 71839 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 100.0 square miles in Garland City, Miller County, Arkansas. The area is home to 280 residents, producing a population density of 3 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 71839 against Arkansas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 71839 sits at $24,746 (56% below the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $18,245. The poverty rate stands at 51.7% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at $525 per month, and 31.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 71839 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 11.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 55.2, and the average commute is . We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 additional ZIPs sharing Miller County, so you can benchmark 71839 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 71839, Garland City, 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

280

Population

100.0

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 71839?

55.2

Median Age

60.1%

Male

39.9%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 76.5%
African American 23.5%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$24,746

Median Household Income

-56% vs state

$18,245

Per Capita Income

51.7%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 31.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.8%

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

What does housing look like?

241

Total Housing Units

173

Occupied Units

68

Vacant Units

2.36

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 31.2%
Renter 68.8%

$525

Median Rent

1980

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 3 business establishments in ZIP 71839, employing approximately 13 people with a combined annual payroll of $132,000.

3

Businesses

13

Employees

$132K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 71839 vs 71845 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
71845 Lewisville, AR 2,387 6.3 mi
71837 Fouke, AR 5,227 7.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 71839 in?
ZIP code 71839 (Garland City) is located in Miller County, Arkansas. Miller County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/miller-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 71839?
ZIP code 71839 in Garland City, AR has a population of 280 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 71839?
The median household income in ZIP 71839 is $24,746, which is 68% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 71839?
The largest racial group in ZIP 71839 is White at 76.5%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 71839?
ZIP code 71839 has 3 business establishments employing approximately 13 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 71839?
In ZIP code 71839, 31.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.8% 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 71839?
In ZIP code 71839, approximately 31.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 68.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71839?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 71839 is 51.7% 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 Garland City, AR

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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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