Hot Springs Village, AR · standard
ZIP Code 71909
Garland County, Arkansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 15,508
- 74/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $75,433
- Median income Near-median income area
- $265,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 32.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Hot Springs Village pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 44%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 39%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 74
- people per sq mi
- 88%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 71909 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 71909 (Hot Springs Village, AR) fell -10.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 199.7 in 2023 to 179.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 71909 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hot Springs Village, Garland County, Arkansas, home to 15,508 residents across 209.6 square miles, a density of 74 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 71909 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $75,433 (33% above the average Arkansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $46,058. The poverty rate is 8.2%, with unemployment at 3.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $265,800 (82% above the average Arkansas ZIP), while 88.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,192.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 32.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 67.9, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Garland County, so 71909 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 71909
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hot Springs Village, AR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 71909.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
47 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
38 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
38 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
36 establishments
- Construction
Construction
32 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 71909, Hot Springs Village, 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
15,508
Population
209.6
Area (sq mi)
74
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 71909?
67.9
Median Age
50.4%
Male
49.6%
Female
2.2%
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?
$75,433
Median Household Income
+33% vs state ZIP avg
$46,058
Per Capita Income
8.2%
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Unemployment Rate
27.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 71909 ranks among Arkansas ZIPs
Hot Springs Village, 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)
$75,433 Top 15% higher than 85% 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
10,467housing units
10,467
Total Housing Units
9,135
Occupied Units
1,332
Vacant Units
2.00
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$265,800
Median Home Value
+82% vs state ZIP avg
$1,192
Median Rent
1994
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
-10.3%
YoY Change (2024)
179
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+79%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 71909 have decreased 10.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +79% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.5% | 130 |
| 2021 | +13.5% | 147 |
| 2022 | +11.1% | 163 |
| 2023 | +22.2% | 200 |
| 2024 | -10.3% | 179 |
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 315 business establishments in ZIP 71909, employing approximately 2,636 people with a combined annual payroll of $86,041,000.
315
Businesses
2,636
Employees
$86.0M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 47 | 14.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 38 | 12.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 38 | 12.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 36 | 11.4% |
| Construction | 32 | 10.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 30 | 9.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 30 | 9.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 22 | 7.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 11 | 3.5% |
| Information | 9 | 2.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 1.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 1.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 1.6% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 0.9% |
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 71909 vs 71901 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71901 | Hot Springs National Park, AR | 29,491 | 8.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 71909, 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 (15,508 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 71909 in?
ZIP code 71909 (Hot Springs Village) 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 71909?
ZIP code 71909 in Hot Springs Village, AR has a population of 15,508 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 71909?
The median household income in ZIP 71909 is $75,433, which is 1% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 71909?
The median home value in ZIP 71909 is $265,800, which is 4% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 71909?
The largest racial group in ZIP 71909 is White at 92.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 71909?
ZIP code 71909 has 315 business establishments employing approximately 2,636 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 71909?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 71909 are: Retail trade (47), Health care and social assistance (38), Other services (except public administration) (38). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 71909?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 71909 decreased by 10.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 79%. 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 71909?
In ZIP code 71909, 57.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.4% 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 71909?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 71909 is 27.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 71909?
In ZIP code 71909, approximately 88.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71909?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 71909 is 8.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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