Nashville, AR · standard
ZIP Code 71852
Howard County, Arkansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 10,102
- 14/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $47,238
- Median income Below-median income area
- $174,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 20.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Nashville pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 11th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 36th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 14
- people per sq mi
- 72%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 71852 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 71852 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Nashville, Howard County, Arkansas, home to 10,102 residents across 701.5 square miles, a density of 14 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 71852 reports a modest median household income of $47,238 (17% below the average Arkansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,872. The poverty rate is 20.7%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $174,500 (20% above the average Arkansas ZIP), while 71.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $688.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 more in Howard County, so 71852 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 71852
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Nashville, AR
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$26,872
Per Capita Income
20.7%
Poverty Rate
5.5%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 71852 ranks among Arkansas ZIPs
Nashville, 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)
$47,238 33rd percentile higher than 33% 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
4,369housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 71852 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 71852
Nashville (71852)
10,102 residents
- 71851 2,241
Mineral Springs (71851)
2,241 residents
- 71855 708
Ozan (71855)
708 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 71852 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 71852, 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 (10,102 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 71852 in?
ZIP code 71852 (Nashville) is located in Howard County, Arkansas. Howard County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/howard-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 71852?
ZIP code 71852 in Nashville, AR has a population of 10,102 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 71852?
The median household income in ZIP 71852 is $47,238, which is 38% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 71852?
The median home value in ZIP 71852 is $174,500, which is 37% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 71852?
The largest racial group in ZIP 71852 is White at 69.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 71852?
ZIP code 71852 has 211 business establishments employing approximately 5,169 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 71852?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 71852 are: Retail trade (35), Health care and social assistance (31), Accommodation and food services (23). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 71852?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 71852 decreased by 6.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 104%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 71852?
In ZIP code 71852, 58.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.5% 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 71852?
In ZIP code 71852, approximately 71.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71852?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 71852 is 20.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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