Texarkana, AR · standard
ZIP Code 71854
Miller County, Arkansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 36,438
- 51/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $46,878
- Median income Below-median income area
- $161,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 14.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Texarkana 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
- 30th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 51
- people per sq mi
- 61%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 71854 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 71854 (Texarkana, AR) rose +7.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 216.3 in 2023 to 232.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 71854 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Texarkana, Miller County, Arkansas, with 36,438 residents across 721.5 square miles, a density of 51 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 71854 reports a modest median household income of $46,878 (17% below the average Arkansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,638. The poverty rate is 25.5%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $161,000 (10% above the average Arkansas ZIP) and median rent is $894; 61.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.4, and the average commute is 18 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 more in Miller County, so 71854 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 71854
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Texarkana, AR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 71854.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
100 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
91 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
73 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
64 establishments
- Construction
Construction
49 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 71854, Texarkana, 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
36,438
Population
721.5
Area (sq mi)
51
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 71854?
39.4
Median Age
50.3%
Male
49.7%
Female
1.8%
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?
$46,878
Median Household Income
-17% vs state ZIP avg
$28,638
Per Capita Income
25.5%
Poverty Rate
7.2%
Unemployment Rate
17.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 71854 ranks nationally
Texarkana, AR household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$46,878 11th percentile higher than 11% of 30,318 US ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
16,882housing units
16,882
Total Housing Units
14,053
Occupied Units
2,829
Vacant Units
2.45
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$161,000
Median Home Value
+10% vs state ZIP avg
$894
Median Rent
1982
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
+7.3%
YoY Change (2024)
232
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+132%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 71854 have increased 7.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +132% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.5% | 172 |
| 2021 | +11.8% | 192 |
| 2022 | +14.8% | 220 |
| 2023 | -1.7% | 216 |
| 2024 | +7.3% | 232 |
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 666 business establishments in ZIP 71854, employing approximately 10,397 people with a combined annual payroll of $483,434,000.
666
Businesses
10,397
Employees
$483.4M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 100 | 15.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 91 | 13.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 73 | 11.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 64 | 9.6% |
| Construction | 49 | 7.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 46 | 6.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 42 | 6.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 38 | 5.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 36 | 5.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 33 | 5.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 31 | 4.7% |
| Manufacturing | 24 | 3.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 10 | 1.5% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 9 | 1.4% |
| Information | 7 | 1.1% |
| Educational services | 6 | 0.9% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.5% |
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 71854 vs 71853 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71853 | Ogden, AR | 365 | 10.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 71854, 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 (36,438 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 71854 in?
ZIP code 71854 (Texarkana) is located in Miller County, Arkansas. Miller County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/miller-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 71854?
ZIP code 71854 in Texarkana, AR has a population of 36,438 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 71854?
The median household income in ZIP 71854 is $46,878, which is 39% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 71854?
The median home value in ZIP 71854 is $161,000, which is 42% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 71854?
The largest racial group in ZIP 71854 is White at 63.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 71854?
ZIP code 71854 has 666 business establishments employing approximately 10,397 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 71854?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 71854 are: Retail trade (100), Health care and social assistance (91), Accommodation and food services (73). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 71854?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 71854 increased by 7.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 132%. 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 71854?
In ZIP code 71854, 57.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.9% 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 71854?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 71854 is 17.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 71854?
In ZIP code 71854, approximately 61.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 38.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71854?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 71854 is 25.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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