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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
$75,433
Median income
$265,800
Median home value
32.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $46,058. Local economic indicators show a 8.2% poverty rate alongside 3.5% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $265,800 (82% above the state average) with median rent at $1,192 per month, and 88.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

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. Beyond these figures, 1 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Garland County, letting you compare 71909 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 71909?

67.9

Median Age

50.4%

Male

49.6%

Female

2.2%

Foreign-Born

White 92.6%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%

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

$46,058

Per Capita Income

8.2%

Poverty Rate

3.5%

Unemployment Rate

27.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 71909 ranks nationally

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

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

$75,433 Top 44% higher than 56% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 57.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.4%

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

What does housing look like?

10,467

Total Housing Units

9,135

Occupied Units

1,332

Vacant Units

2.00

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.0%
Renter 12.0%

$265,800

Median Home Value

+82% vs state

$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.

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Related Areas

Garland County Hot Springs Village, AR Arkansas

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.