ZIP Code 71852
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Nashville · Howard County · Arkansas
- Population
- 10,102
- Median income
- $47,238
- Median home value
- $174,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 20.5%
- Land area
- 701.5 sq mi
14/sq mi
▼ 38% vs US
higher than 11% of US ZIPs
▼ 37% vs US
higher than 36% of US ZIPs
Median age 38
Chicago
ZIP code 71852 in Nashville, Arkansas has a population of 10,102. The median household income is $47,238, which is 38% below the national average. Median home value is $174,500, 37% below the US average. 20.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 71852 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 701.5 square miles in Nashville, Howard County, Arkansas. The area is home to 10,102 residents, producing a population density of 14 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 71852 against Arkansas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 71852 sits at $47,238 (17% below the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $26,872. The poverty rate stands at 20.7% and the unemployment rate at 5.5%. On housing, the median home value is $174,500 (20% above the state average) with median rent at $688 per month, and 71.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 71852 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 20.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38, and the average commute is —. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 additional ZIPs sharing Howard County, so you can benchmark 71852 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 →
Top industries in ZIP 71852
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 71852.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
35 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
31 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
23 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
22 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
21 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 71852, Nashville, 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
10,102
Population
701.5
Area (sq mi)
14
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 71852?
38.0
Median Age
48.9%
Male
51.1%
Female
5.8%
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?
$47,238
Median Household Income
-17% vs state
$26,872
Per Capita Income
20.7%
Poverty Rate
5.5%
Unemployment Rate
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?
4,369
Total Housing Units
3,584
Occupied Units
785
Vacant Units
2.57
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$174,500
Median Home Value
+20% vs state
$688
Median Rent
1978
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
-6.0%
YoY Change (2024)
204
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+104%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 71852 have decreased 6.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +104% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +7.4% | 151 |
| 2020 | +0.8% | 152 |
| 2021 | +17.2% | 179 |
| 2022 | -6.0% | 168 |
| 2024 | — | 204 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 211 business establishments in ZIP 71852, employing approximately 5,169 people with a combined annual payroll of $184,464,000.
211
Businesses
5,169
Employees
$184.5M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 35 | 16.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 31 | 14.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 23 | 10.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 22 | 10.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 21 | 9.9% |
| Manufacturing | 14 | 6.6% |
| Construction | 13 | 6.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 10 | 4.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 10 | 4.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 7 | 3.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 6 | 2.8% |
| Utilities | 5 | 2.4% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 4 | 1.9% |
| Information | 4 | 1.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 1.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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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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