PlainZIP

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
$56,250
Median income
$124,700
Median home value
10.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

23th 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 Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $26,223. 15.7% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 8.8%. Median home value sits at $124,700 (15% below the state average), median rent at $646 a month, and owner-occupancy at 82.3%.

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. Beyond these figures, 2 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 4 more sharing Sevier County, letting you compare 71846 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 71846

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lockesburg, AR

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 71846.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 71846?

31.0

Median Age

51.9%

Male

48.1%

Female

0.7%

Foreign-Born

White 83.2%
African American 6.1%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%

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?

$56,250

Median Household Income

-1% vs state

$26,223

Per Capita Income

15.7%

Poverty Rate

8.8%

Unemployment Rate

28.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 71846 ranks nationally

Lockesburg, AR household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$56,250 23rd percentile higher than 23% 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 39.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.6%

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

What does housing look like?

1,378

Total Housing Units

1,063

Occupied Units

315

Vacant Units

2.77

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.3%
Renter 17.7%

$124,700

Median Home Value

-15% vs state

$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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 71846 vs 71823 →

ZIP 71846 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 71846 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
71823 Ben Lomond, AR 83 8.1 mi
71820 Alleene, AR 103 13.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Sevier County

71832 standard
De Queen, AR
Pop: 11,253
71842 standard
Horatio, AR
Pop: 2,241
71841 standard
Gillham, AR
Pop: 913
71823 standard
Ben Lomond, AR
Pop: 83

Related Areas

Sevier County Lockesburg, AR Arkansas

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.