ZIP Code 71921

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Amity · Hot Spring County · Arkansas

Population
3,652

7/sq mi

Median income
$54,271

▼ 29% vs US

higher than 20% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$109,000

▼ 61% vs US

higher than 12% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
18.2%

Median age 40.8

Land area
514.4 sq mi

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ZIP code 71921 in Amity, Arkansas has a population of 3,652. The median household income is $54,271, which is 29% below the national average. Median home value is $109,000, 61% below the US average. 18.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 71921 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 514.4 square miles in Amity, Hot Spring County, Arkansas. The area is home to 3,652 residents, producing a population density of 7 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 71921 against Arkansas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 71921 sits at $54,271 (4% below the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $27,112. The poverty rate stands at 16.3% and the unemployment rate at 4.7%. On housing, the median home value is $109,000 (25% below the state average) with median rent at $810 per month, and 87.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 71921 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 18.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.8, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 71921 sits relative to Arkansas and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. 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 71921

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 71921.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 71921, Amity, 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

3,652

Population

514.4

Area (sq mi)

7

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 71921?

40.8

Median Age

49.1%

Male

50.9%

Female

1.9%

Foreign-Born

White 87.7%
African American 1.5%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%

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?

$54,271

Median Household Income

-4% vs state

$27,112

Per Capita Income

16.3%

Poverty Rate

4.7%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 59.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.2%

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

What does housing look like?

1,657

Total Housing Units

1,239

Occupied Units

418

Vacant Units

2.67

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.6%
Renter 12.4%

$109,000

Median Home Value

-25% vs state

$810

Median Rent

1990

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 59 business establishments in ZIP 71921, employing approximately 378 people with a combined annual payroll of $16,388,000.

59

Businesses

378

Employees

$16.4M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 11 18.6%
Transportation and warehousing 10 16.9%
Retail trade 9 15.3%
Other services (except public administration) 7 11.9%
Construction 5 8.5%
Manufacturing 3 5.1%
Wholesale trade 3 5.1%
Educational services 3 5.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 71921 in?
ZIP code 71921 (Amity) is located in Hot Spring County, Arkansas. Hot Spring County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/hot-spring-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 71921?
ZIP code 71921 in Amity, AR has a population of 3,652 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 71921?
The median household income in ZIP 71921 is $54,271, which is 29% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 71921?
The median home value in ZIP 71921 is $109,000, which is 61% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 71921?
The largest racial group in ZIP 71921 is White at 87.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 71921?
ZIP code 71921 has 59 business establishments employing approximately 378 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 71921?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 71921 are: Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (11), Transportation and warehousing (10), Retail trade (9). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 71921?
In ZIP code 71921, 59.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 71921?
In ZIP code 71921, approximately 87.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71921?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 71921 is 16.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Amity, 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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