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 Low-density area
- $53,125
- Median income Below-median income area
- $86,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 16.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Arkansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $23,955. The poverty rate is 22.0%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $86,300 (41% below the average Arkansas ZIP), and median rent is $906; owner occupancy is 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. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 more in Nevada County, so 71857 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 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 ZIP avg
$23,955
Per Capita Income
22.0%
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
22.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 71857 ranks among Arkansas ZIPs
Prescott, 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)
$53,125 47th percentile higher than 47% 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
2,744housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 71857, 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 (5,894 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 71857 in?
ZIP code 71857 (Prescott) is located in Nevada County, Arkansas. Nevada County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/nevada-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 71857?
ZIP code 71857 in Prescott, AR has a population of 5,894 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 71857?
The median household income in ZIP 71857 is $53,125, which is 30% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 71857?
The median home value in ZIP 71857 is $86,300, which is 69% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 71857?
The largest racial group in ZIP 71857 is White at 65.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 71857?
ZIP code 71857 has 86 business establishments employing approximately 1,642 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 71857?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 71857 are: Retail trade (21), Other services (except public administration) (16), Health care and social assistance (11). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 71857?
In ZIP code 71857, 61.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.1% 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 71857?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 71857 is 22.3 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 71857?
In ZIP code 71857, approximately 68.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71857?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 71857 is 22.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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