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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
$46,878
Median income
$161,000
Median home value
14.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $28,638. 25.5% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 7.2%. The typical home here is valued at $161,000 (10% above the state average); renters pay a median of $894 monthly, and 61.4% of units 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. To put 71854 in local context, 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 3 additional ZIPs in Miller County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 71854?

39.4

Median Age

50.3%

Male

49.7%

Female

1.8%

Foreign-Born

White 63.0%
African American 29.4%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%

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?

$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

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

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 57.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.9%

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

Owner 61.4%
Renter 38.6%

$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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Related Areas

Miller County Texarkana, AR Arkansas

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.