Prescott, AR · standard
ZIP Code 71857
Nevada County, Arkansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,894
- 8/sq mi
- $53,125
- Median income
- $86,300
- Median home value
- 16.1%
- Bachelor's or higher
The verdict
Prescott pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 18th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 6th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 8
- people per sq mi
- 68%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 71857 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 71857 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Prescott, Nevada County, Arkansas, home to 5,894 residents across 701.7 square miles, a density of 8 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 71857 reports a modest median household income of $53,125 (6% below the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $23,955. Local economic indicators show a 22.0% poverty rate alongside 4.2% unemployment. Median home value sits at $86,300 (41% below the state average), median rent at $906 a month, and owner-occupancy at 68.3%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.3, and the average commute is 22 minutes. To put 71857 in local context, 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 3 additional ZIPs in Nevada 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 71857
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Prescott, AR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 71857.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
21 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
16 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
11 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 8
Accommodation and food services
8 establishments
- Finance and insurance 6
Finance and insurance
6 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 71857, Prescott, 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
5,894
Population
701.7
Area (sq mi)
8
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 71857?
37.3
Median Age
49.7%
Male
50.3%
Female
0.1%
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?
$53,125
Median Household Income
-6% vs state
$23,955
Per Capita Income
22.0%
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
22.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 71857 ranks nationally
Prescott, AR household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$53,125 18th percentile higher than 18% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?
2,744
Total Housing Units
2,114
Occupied Units
630
Vacant Units
2.66
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$86,300
Median Home Value
-41% vs state
$906
Median Rent
1982
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 86 business establishments in ZIP 71857, employing approximately 1,642 people with a combined annual payroll of $70,213,000.
86
Businesses
1,642
Employees
$70.2M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 21 | 24.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 16 | 18.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 11 | 12.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 8 | 9.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 7.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 5.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 3.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 3.5% |
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 71857 vs 71835 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71835 | Emmet, AR | 1,334 | 11.3 mi |
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