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Hot Springs National Park, AR · standard

ZIP Code 71901

Garland County, Arkansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

29,491
110/sq mi
$53,514
Median income
$190,500
Median home value
26.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Hot Springs National Park pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

19th pct
household income, US ZIPs
41th pct
home value, US ZIPs
110
people per sq mi
63%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 71901 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 71901 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hot Springs National Park, Garland County, Arkansas, with 29,491 residents across 267.6 square miles, a density of 110 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 71901 reports a modest median household income of $53,514 (5% below the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $32,857. 20.1% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 6.1%. Housing costs here run $190,500 for a typical home value (31% above the state average), with rent averaging $825 a month; 62.9% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43, and the average commute is 22 minutes. To put 71901 in local context, 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Garland 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 71901

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hot Springs National Park, AR

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 71901.

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 71901, Hot Springs National Park, 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

29,491

Population

267.6

Area (sq mi)

110

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 71901?

43.0

Median Age

48.3%

Male

51.7%

Female

5.0%

Foreign-Born

White 76.3%
African American 12.8%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.0%
Hispanic or Latino 11.2%

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?

$53,514

Median Household Income

-5% vs state

$32,857

Per Capita Income

20.1%

Poverty Rate

6.1%

Unemployment Rate

21.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 71901 ranks nationally

Hot Springs National Park, AR household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$53,514 19th percentile higher than 19% 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 56.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

15,000

Total Housing Units

12,585

Occupied Units

2,415

Vacant Units

2.22

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 62.9%
Renter 37.1%

$190,500

Median Home Value

+31% vs state

$825

Median Rent

1975

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

+4.5%

YoY Change (2024)

223

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+123%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 71901 have increased 4.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +123% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +0.4% 151
2021 +13.3% 171
2022 +19.2% 204
2023 +4.3% 213
2024 +4.5% 223

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 975 business establishments in ZIP 71901, employing approximately 13,267 people with a combined annual payroll of $584,695,000.

975

Businesses

13,267

Employees

$584.7M

Annual Payroll

18

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 139 14.3%
Retail trade 134 13.7%
Accommodation and food services 102 10.5%
Construction 99 10.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 89 9.1%
Other services (except public administration) 83 8.5%
Finance and insurance 59 6.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 54 5.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 48 4.9%
Wholesale trade 43 4.4%
Manufacturing 37 3.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 23 2.4%
Transportation and warehousing 18 1.9%
Educational services 15 1.5%
Management of companies and enterprises 11 1.1%
Information 9 0.9%
Utilities 6 0.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 5 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 71901 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 71901 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 71901 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 71901 ranks #3 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
71909 Hot Springs Village, AR 15,508 8.0 mi
71913 Hot Springs National Park, AR 43,436 8.9 mi
72087 Lonsdale, AR 2,051 9.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Garland County

71913 standard
Hot Springs National Park, AR
Pop: 43,436
71909 standard
Hot Springs Village, AR
Pop: 15,508
71968 standard
Royal, AR
Pop: 4,717
71964 standard
Pearcy, AR
Pop: 3,926
71949 standard
Jessieville, AR
Pop: 1,989
71956 standard
Mountain Pine, AR
Pop: 1,882

Related Areas

Garland County Hot Springs National Park, AR Arkansas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 71901 in? ▼
ZIP code 71901 (Hot Springs National Park) is located in Garland County, Arkansas. Garland County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/garland-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 71901? ▼
ZIP code 71901 in Hot Springs National Park, AR has a population of 29,491 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 71901? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 71901 is $53,514, which is 30% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 71901? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 71901 is $190,500, which is 32% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 71901? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 71901 is White at 76.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 71901? ▼
ZIP code 71901 has 975 business establishments employing approximately 13,267 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 71901? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 71901 are: Health care and social assistance (139), Retail trade (134), Accommodation and food services (102). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 71901? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 71901 increased by 4.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 123%. 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 71901? ▼
In ZIP code 71901, 56.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.0% 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 71901? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 71901 is 21.5 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 71901? ▼
In ZIP code 71901, approximately 62.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 37.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71901? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 71901 is 20.1% 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.