ZIP Code 71847

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Mc Caskill · Hempstead County · Arkansas

Population
673

5/sq mi

Median income
$23,920

▼ 69% vs US

higher than 1% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$130,400

▼ 53% vs US

higher than 20% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
14.6%

Median age 46.7

Land area
149.6 sq mi

Chicago

ZIP code 71847 in Mc Caskill, Arkansas has a population of 673. The median household income is $23,920, which is 69% below the national average. Median home value is $130,400, 53% below the US average. 14.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 71847 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 149.6 square miles in Mc Caskill, Hempstead County, Arkansas. The area is home to 673 residents, producing a population density of 5 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 71847 against Arkansas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 71847 sits at $23,920 (58% below the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $13,442. The poverty rate stands at 54.3% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $130,400 (11% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 90.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 71847 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 14.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.7, and the average commute is . We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Hempstead County, so you can benchmark 71847 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 71847, Mc Caskill, 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

673

Population

149.6

Area (sq mi)

5

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 71847?

46.7

Median Age

23.3%

Male

76.7%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 37.6%
African American 51.4%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.0%
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?

$23,920

Median Household Income

-58% vs state

$13,442

Per Capita Income

54.3%

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 64.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.6%

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

What does housing look like?

210

Total Housing Units

73

Occupied Units

137

Vacant Units

2.88

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 90.4%
Renter 9.6%

$130,400

Median Home Value

-11% vs state

1976

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 71847, employing approximately 8 people with a combined annual payroll of $342,000.

3

Businesses

8

Employees

$342K

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 71847 vs 71825 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
71825 Blevins, AR 645 5.5 mi
71855 Ozan, AR 708 7.8 mi
71940 Delight, AR 1,652 9.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 71847 in?
ZIP code 71847 (Mc Caskill) is located in Hempstead County, Arkansas. Hempstead County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/hempstead-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 71847?
ZIP code 71847 in Mc Caskill, AR has a population of 673 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 71847?
The median household income in ZIP 71847 is $23,920, which is 69% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 71847?
The median home value in ZIP 71847 is $130,400, which is 53% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 71847?
The largest racial group in ZIP 71847 is African American at 51.4%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 71847?
ZIP code 71847 has 3 business establishments employing approximately 8 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 71847?
In ZIP code 71847, 64.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.6% 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 71847?
In ZIP code 71847, approximately 90.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71847?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 71847 is 54.3% 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 Mc Caskill, 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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