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 High-density area
- $53,514
- Median income Below-median income area
- $190,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 26.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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
- 41st 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 71901 (Hot Springs National Park, AR) rose +4.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 213.1 in 2023 to 222.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Arkansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,857. The poverty rate is 20.1%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $190,500 (31% above the average Arkansas ZIP), while 62.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $825.
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. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Garland County, so 71901 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 71901
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hot Springs National Park, AR
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 + 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
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 ZIP avg
$32,857
Per Capita Income
20.1%
Poverty Rate
6.1%
Unemployment Rate
21.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 71901 ranks among Arkansas ZIPs
Hot Springs National Park, 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)
$53,514 49th percentile higher than 49% of 505 Arkansas ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
15,000housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 71901 vs 71909 →
ZIP 71901 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 71913
Hot Springs National Park (71913)
43,436 residents
- 71901
Hot Springs National Park (71901)
29,491 residents
- 71909 15,508
Hot Springs Village (71909)
15,508 residents
- 72087 2,051
Lonsdale (72087)
2,051 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 71901 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 71901 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 71909
Hot Springs Village (71909)
$75,433 median income
- 71913
Hot Springs National Park (71913)
$56,010 median income
- 71901
Hot Springs National Park (71901)
$53,514 median income
- 72087
Lonsdale (72087)
$46,346 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 71901, 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 (29,491 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 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.
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