Amity, AR · standard
ZIP Code 71921
Hot Spring County, Arkansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,652
- 7/sq mi Low-density area
- $54,271
- Median income Below-median income area
- $109,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 18.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Amity pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 20th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 12th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 7
- people per sq mi
- 88%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 71921 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 71921 covers 514.4 square miles in Amity, Hot Spring County, Arkansas (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,652 residents on file, a density of 7 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 71921 reports a modest median household income of $54,271 (4% below the average Arkansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $27,112. The poverty rate is 16.3%, with unemployment at 4.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $109,000 (25% below the average Arkansas ZIP), and median rent is $810; owner occupancy is 87.6%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.8, and the average commute is -. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Arkansas and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 71921.
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 71921
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Amity, AR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 71921.
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
11 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
10 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
9 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
7 establishments
- Construction
Construction
5 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 71921, Amity, 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
3,652
Population
514.4
Area (sq mi)
7
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 71921?
40.8
Median Age
49.1%
Male
50.9%
Female
1.9%
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?
$54,271
Median Household Income
-4% vs state ZIP avg
$27,112
Per Capita Income
16.3%
Poverty Rate
4.7%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 71921 ranks among Arkansas ZIPs
Amity, 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)
$54,271 Top 49% higher than 51% of 505 Arkansas ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Arkansas ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
1,657housing units
1,657
Total Housing Units
1,239
Occupied Units
418
Vacant Units
2.67
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$109,000
Median Home Value
-25% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 71921, 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 (3,652 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 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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