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 Low-density area
- $55,810
- Median income Below-median income area
- $175,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 13.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Horatio pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 22nd 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 average Arkansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,505. The poverty rate is 12.4%, with unemployment at 5.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $175,500 (20% above the average Arkansas ZIP), while 81.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $909.
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 -. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Sevier County, so 71842 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 71842
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Horatio, AR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 71842.
- Construction
Construction
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
3 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 71842?
41.2
Median Age
57.5%
Male
42.5%
Female
21.3%
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?
$55,810
Median Household Income
-1% vs state ZIP avg
$29,505
Per Capita Income
12.4%
Poverty Rate
5.4%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 71842 ranks among Arkansas ZIPs
Horatio, 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)
$55,810 Top 45% higher than 55% of 505 Arkansas ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
924housing units
924
Total Housing Units
681
Occupied Units
243
Vacant Units
2.87
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$175,500
Median Home Value
+20% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 71832
De Queen (71832)
11,253 residents
- 71842 2,241
Horatio (71842)
2,241 residents
- 71866 725
Winthrop (71866)
725 residents
- 71820 103
Alleene (71820)
103 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 71842 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 71842 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
- 71866
Winthrop (71866)
$34,688 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 71842, 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 (2,241 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 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.
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