PlainZIP

Horatio, AR · standard

ZIP Code 71842

Sevier County, Arkansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

2,241
11/sq mi
$55,810
Median income
$175,500
Median home value
13.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Horatio pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

22th pct
household income, US ZIPs
37th pct
home value, US ZIPs
11
people per sq mi
81%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 71842 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 71842 covers 200.1 square miles in Horatio, Sevier County, Arkansas (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,241 residents on file, a density of 11 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 71842 reports a modest median household income of $55,810 (1% below the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $29,505. Local economic indicators show a 12.4% poverty rate alongside 5.4% unemployment. Housing costs here run $175,500 for a typical home value (20% above the state average), with rent averaging $909 a month; 81.4% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.2, and the average commute is -. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Sevier County, so you can benchmark 71842 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 71842

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Horatio, AR

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 71842.

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 71842, Horatio, 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

2,241

Population

200.1

Area (sq mi)

11

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 71842?

41.2

Median Age

57.5%

Male

42.5%

Female

21.3%

Foreign-Born

White 54.8%
African American 3.7%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 15.0%
Hispanic or Latino 38.1%

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?

$55,810

Median Household Income

-1% vs state

$29,505

Per Capita Income

12.4%

Poverty Rate

5.4%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 71842 ranks nationally

Horatio, AR household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$55,810 22nd percentile higher than 22% 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

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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 47.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.5%

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

What does housing look like?

924

Total Housing Units

681

Occupied Units

243

Vacant Units

2.87

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.4%
Renter 18.6%

$175,500

Median Home Value

+20% vs state

$909

Median Rent

1976

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 17 business establishments in ZIP 71842, employing approximately 173 people with a combined annual payroll of $7,229,000.

17

Businesses

173

Employees

$7.2M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 4 23.5%
Other services (except public administration) 4 23.5%
Retail trade 3 17.6%

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 71842 vs 71820 →

ZIP 71842 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 71842 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 71842 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 71842 ranks the highest 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
71820 Alleene, AR 103 7.5 mi
71866 Winthrop, AR 725 6.9 mi
71832 De Queen, AR 11,253 10.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Sevier County

71832 standard
De Queen, AR
Pop: 11,253
71846 standard
Lockesburg, AR
Pop: 2,652
71841 standard
Gillham, AR
Pop: 913
71823 standard
Ben Lomond, AR
Pop: 83

Related Areas

Sevier County Horatio, AR Arkansas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 71842 in? ▼
ZIP code 71842 (Horatio) 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 71842? ▼
ZIP code 71842 in Horatio, AR has a population of 2,241 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 71842? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 71842 is $55,810, which is 27% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 71842? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 71842 is $175,500, which is 37% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 71842? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 71842 is White at 54.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 38.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 71842? ▼
ZIP code 71842 has 17 business establishments employing approximately 173 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 71842? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 71842 are: Construction (4), Other services (except public administration) (4), Retail trade (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 71842? ▼
In ZIP code 71842, 47.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.5% 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 71842? ▼
In ZIP code 71842, approximately 81.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71842? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 71842 is 12.4% 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.