Lockesburg, AR · standard
ZIP Code 71846
Sevier County, Arkansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,652
- 5/sq mi Low-density area
- $56,250
- Median income Below-median income area
- $124,700
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 10.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Lockesburg pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 23rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 18th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 5
- people per sq mi
- 82%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 71846 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 71846 covers 564.3 square miles in Lockesburg, Sevier County, Arkansas (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,652 residents on file, a density of 5 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 71846 reports a modest median household income of $56,250 (1% below the average Arkansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,223. The poverty rate is 15.7%, with unemployment at 8.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $124,700 (15% below the average Arkansas ZIP) and median rent is $646; 82.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 10.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Sevier County, so 71846 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 71846
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lockesburg, AR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 71846.
- Construction
Construction
7 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
7 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 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 71846, Lockesburg, 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
2,652
Population
564.3
Area (sq mi)
5
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 71846?
31.0
Median Age
51.9%
Male
48.1%
Female
0.7%
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?
$56,250
Median Household Income
-1% vs state ZIP avg
$26,223
Per Capita Income
15.7%
Poverty Rate
8.8%
Unemployment Rate
28.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 71846 ranks among Arkansas ZIPs
Lockesburg, 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)
$56,250 Top 43% higher than 57% of 505 Arkansas ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Arkansas 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,378housing units
1,378
Total Housing Units
1,063
Occupied Units
315
Vacant Units
2.77
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$124,700
Median Home Value
-15% vs state ZIP avg
$646
Median Rent
1984
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 40 business establishments in ZIP 71846, employing approximately 260 people with a combined annual payroll of $12,090,000.
40
Businesses
260
Employees
$12.1M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 7 | 17.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 17.5% |
| Retail trade | 6 | 15.0% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 4 | 10.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 10.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 7.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 7.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 71846 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 71846
Lockesburg (71846)
2,652 residents
- 71820 103
Alleene (71820)
103 residents
- 71823 83
Ben Lomond (71823)
83 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 71846 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 71846, 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 (2,652 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 71846 in?
ZIP code 71846 (Lockesburg) 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 71846?
ZIP code 71846 in Lockesburg, AR has a population of 2,652 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 71846?
The median household income in ZIP 71846 is $56,250, which is 26% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 71846?
The median home value in ZIP 71846 is $124,700, which is 55% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 71846?
The largest racial group in ZIP 71846 is White at 83.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 71846?
ZIP code 71846 has 40 business establishments employing approximately 260 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 71846?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 71846 are: Construction (7), Transportation and warehousing (7), Retail trade (6). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 71846?
In ZIP code 71846, 39.3% 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 is the average commute time in ZIP 71846?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 71846 is 28.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 71846?
In ZIP code 71846, approximately 82.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71846?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 71846 is 15.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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