PlainZIP

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
$56,089
Median income
$170,600
Median home value
30.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Arkadelphia pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

23th 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.

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 Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $30,448. Local economic indicators show a 21.6% poverty rate alongside 3.7% unemployment. Median home value sits at $170,600 (17% above the state average), median rent at $809 a month, and owner-occupancy at 59.8%.

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. A geography-based comparison follows: 2 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 71923, plus 5 more within Clark County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 71923

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Arkadelphia, AR

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 71923.

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 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

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 71923?

30.9

Median Age

46.3%

Male

53.7%

Female

1.8%

Foreign-Born

White 67.5%
African American 25.5%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%

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

$30,448

Per Capita Income

21.6%

Poverty Rate

3.7%

Unemployment Rate

20.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 71923 ranks nationally

Arkadelphia, AR household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$56,089 23rd percentile higher than 23% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 60.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.3%

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

What does housing look like?

7,098

Total Housing Units

5,810

Occupied Units

1,288

Vacant Units

2.30

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 59.8%
Renter 40.2%

$170,600

Median Home Value

+17% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 71923 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
71998 Arkadelphia, AR 321 3.1 mi
71999 Arkadelphia, AR 706 3.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Clark County

71743 standard
Gurdon, AR
Pop: 4,090
71962 standard
Okolona, AR
Pop: 792
71999 standard
Arkadelphia, AR
Pop: 706
71998 standard
Arkadelphia, AR
Pop: 321
71772 standard
Whelen Springs, AR
Pop: 34

Related Areas

Clark County Arkadelphia, AR Arkansas

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.

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