Arkadelphia, AR · standard
ZIP Code 71923
Clark County, Arkansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 15,637
- 15/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $56,089
- Median income Below-median income area
- $170,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 30.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Arkadelphia pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- 23rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 35th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 15
- people per sq mi
- 60%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 71923 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 71923 (Arkadelphia, AR) fell -2.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 212.2 in 2023 to 206.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 71923 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Arkadelphia, Clark County, Arkansas, home to 15,637 residents across 1022.0 square miles, a density of 15 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 71923 reports a modest median household income of $56,089 (1% below the average Arkansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,448. The poverty rate is 21.6%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $170,600 (17% above the average Arkansas ZIP) and median rent is $809; 59.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30.9, and the average commute is 21 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Clark County, so 71923 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 71923
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Arkadelphia, AR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 71923.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
63 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
58 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
55 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
48 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
37 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 71923, Arkadelphia, 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
15,637
Population
1022.0
Area (sq mi)
15
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 71923?
30.9
Median Age
46.3%
Male
53.7%
Female
1.8%
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?
$56,089
Median Household Income
-1% vs state ZIP avg
$30,448
Per Capita Income
21.6%
Poverty Rate
3.7%
Unemployment Rate
20.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 71923 ranks among Arkansas ZIPs
Arkadelphia, 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)
$56,089 Top 44% higher than 56% 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
7,098housing units
7,098
Total Housing Units
5,810
Occupied Units
1,288
Vacant Units
2.30
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$170,600
Median Home Value
+17% vs state ZIP avg
$809
Median Rent
1986
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
-2.8%
YoY Change (2024)
206
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+106%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 71923 have decreased 2.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +106% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.0% | 146 |
| 2021 | +5.6% | 154 |
| 2022 | +17.1% | 181 |
| 2023 | +17.3% | 212 |
| 2024 | -2.8% | 206 |
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 413 business establishments in ZIP 71923, employing approximately 5,238 people with a combined annual payroll of $224,098,000.
413
Businesses
5,238
Employees
$224.1M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 63 | 15.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 58 | 14.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 55 | 13.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 48 | 11.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 37 | 9.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 29 | 7.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 24 | 5.8% |
| Manufacturing | 21 | 5.1% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 16 | 3.9% |
| Construction | 16 | 3.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 10 | 2.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 10 | 2.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 1.4% |
| Information | 6 | 1.4% |
| Educational services | 6 | 1.4% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.7% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.7% |
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 71923 vs 71998 →
ZIP 71923 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 71923
Arkadelphia (71923)
15,637 residents
- 71999 706
Arkadelphia (71999)
706 residents
- 71998 321
Arkadelphia (71998)
321 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 71923 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 71923, 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 (15,637 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 71923 in?
ZIP code 71923 (Arkadelphia) is located in Clark County, Arkansas. Clark County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/clark-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 71923?
ZIP code 71923 in Arkadelphia, AR has a population of 15,637 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 71923?
The median household income in ZIP 71923 is $56,089, which is 26% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 71923?
The median home value in ZIP 71923 is $170,600, which is 39% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 71923?
The largest racial group in ZIP 71923 is White at 67.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 71923?
ZIP code 71923 has 413 business establishments employing approximately 5,238 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 71923?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 71923 are: Retail trade (63), Health care and social assistance (58), Other services (except public administration) (55). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 71923?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 71923 decreased by 2.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 106%. 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 71923?
In ZIP code 71923, 60.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.3% 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 71923?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 71923 is 20.7 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 71923?
In ZIP code 71923, approximately 59.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 40.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71923?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 71923 is 21.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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