ZIP Code 71854
standardSource:
Texarkana · Miller County · Arkansas
- Population
- 36,438
- Median income
- $46,878
- Median home value
- $161,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 14.9%
- Land area
- 721.5 sq mi
51/sq mi
▼ 39% vs US
higher than 11% of US ZIPs
▼ 42% vs US
higher than 30% of US ZIPs
Median age 39.4
Chicago
ZIP code 71854 in Texarkana, Arkansas has a population of 36,438. The median household income is $46,878, which is 39% below the national average. Median home value is $161,000, 42% below the US average. 14.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 71854 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 721.5 square miles in Texarkana, Miller County, Arkansas. The area is home to 36,438 residents, producing a population density of 51 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 71854 against Arkansas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 71854 sits at $46,878 (17% below the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $28,638. The poverty rate stands at 25.5% and the unemployment rate at 7.2%. On housing, the median home value is $161,000 (10% above the state average) with median rent at $894 per month, and 61.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 71854 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 14.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.4, and the average commute is 18 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 additional ZIPs sharing Miller County, so you can benchmark 71854 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 71854
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$28,638
Per Capita Income
25.5%
Poverty Rate
7.2%
Unemployment Rate
17.8 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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
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| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71853 | Ogden, AR | 365 | 10.3 mi |
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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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