ZIP Code 71901
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Hot Springs National Park · Garland County · Arkansas
- Population
- 29,491
- Median income
- $53,514
- Median home value
- $190,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 26.0%
- Land area
- 267.6 sq mi
110/sq mi
▼ 30% vs US
higher than 19% of US ZIPs
▼ 32% vs US
higher than 41% of US ZIPs
Median age 43
Chicago
ZIP code 71901 in Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas has a population of 29,491. The median household income is $53,514, which is 30% below the national average. Median home value is $190,500, 32% below the US average. 26.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 71901 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 267.6 square miles in Hot Springs National Park, Garland County, Arkansas. The area is home to 29,491 residents, producing a population density of 110 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 71901 against Arkansas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 71901 sits at $53,514 (5% below the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $32,857. The poverty rate stands at 20.1% and the unemployment rate at 6.1%. On housing, the median home value is $190,500 (31% above the state average) with median rent at $825 per month, and 62.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 71901 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 26.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Garland County, so you can benchmark 71901 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 71901
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 71901.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
139 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
134 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
102 establishments
- Construction
Construction
99 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
89 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 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; HUD FMR + 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
Who lives in ZIP 71901?
43.0
Median Age
48.3%
Male
51.7%
Female
5.0%
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?
$53,514
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
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?
15,000
Total Housing Units
12,585
Occupied Units
2,415
Vacant Units
2.22
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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.
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Official Data Resources for Hot Springs National Park, AR
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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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