ZIP Code 71923
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Arkadelphia · Clark County · Arkansas
- Population
- 15,637
- Median income
- $56,089
- Median home value
- $170,600
- Bachelor's or higher
- 30.3%
- Land area
- 1022.0 sq mi
15/sq mi
▼ 26% vs US
higher than 23% of US ZIPs
▼ 39% vs US
higher than 35% of US ZIPs
Median age 30.9
Chicago
ZIP code 71923 in Arkadelphia, Arkansas has a population of 15,637. The median household income is $56,089, which is 26% below the national average. Median home value is $170,600, 39% below the US average. 30.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 71923 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1022.0 square miles in Arkadelphia, Clark County, Arkansas. The area is home to 15,637 residents, producing a population density of 15 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 71923 against Arkansas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 71923 sits at $56,089 (1% below the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $30,448. The poverty rate stands at 21.6% and the unemployment rate at 3.7%. On housing, the median home value is $170,600 (17% above the state average) with median rent at $809 per month, and 59.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 71923 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 30.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30.9, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Clark County, so you can benchmark 71923 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. 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 71923
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$30,448
Per Capita Income
21.6%
Poverty Rate
3.7%
Unemployment Rate
20.7 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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.
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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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