Bismarck, AR · standard
ZIP Code 71929
Hot Spring County, Arkansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,487
- 18/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $55,747
- Median income Below-median income area
- $213,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 16.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Bismarck pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 22nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 47th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 18
- people per sq mi
- 86%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 71929 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 71929 (Bismarck, AR) rose +14.8% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 71929 covers 247.9 square miles in Bismarck, Hot Spring County, Arkansas (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,487 residents on file, a density of 18 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 71929 reports a modest median household income of $55,747 (1% below the average Arkansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,303. The poverty rate is 10.2%, with unemployment at 4.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $213,600 (46% above the average Arkansas ZIP), while 85.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $816.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.2, and the average commute is 41 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 more in Hot Spring County, so 71929 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 71929
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bismarck, AR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 71929.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
8 establishments
- Construction
Construction
7 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
7 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
4 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 71929, Bismarck, 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
4,487
Population
247.9
Area (sq mi)
18
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 71929?
46.2
Median Age
53.9%
Male
46.1%
Female
2.0%
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?
$55,747
Median Household Income
-1% vs state ZIP avg
$28,303
Per Capita Income
10.2%
Poverty Rate
4.5%
Unemployment Rate
40.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 71929 ranks among Arkansas ZIPs
Bismarck, 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)
$55,747 Top 46% higher than 54% 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
2,166housing units
2,166
Total Housing Units
1,822
Occupied Units
344
Vacant Units
2.54
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$213,600
Median Home Value
+46% vs state ZIP avg
$816
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 52 business establishments in ZIP 71929, employing approximately 142 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,332,000.
52
Businesses
142
Employees
$5.3M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 8 | 15.4% |
| Construction | 7 | 13.5% |
| Retail trade | 7 | 13.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 7 | 13.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 7.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 7.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 5.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 5.8% |
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 71929 vs 71964 →
ZIP 71929 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 71913
Hot Springs National Park (71913)
43,436 residents
- 71929 4,487
Bismarck (71929)
4,487 residents
- 71964 3,926
Pearcy (71964)
3,926 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 71929 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 71929 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 71964
Pearcy (71964)
$56,514 median income
- 71913
Hot Springs National Park (71913)
$56,010 median income
- 71929
Bismarck (71929)
$55,747 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 71929 ranks #3 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 71929, 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 (4,487 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 71929 in?
ZIP code 71929 (Bismarck) 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 71929?
ZIP code 71929 in Bismarck, AR has a population of 4,487 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 71929?
The median household income in ZIP 71929 is $55,747, which is 27% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 71929?
The median home value in ZIP 71929 is $213,600, which is 23% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 71929?
The largest racial group in ZIP 71929 is White at 92.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 71929?
ZIP code 71929 has 52 business establishments employing approximately 142 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 71929?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 71929 are: Other services (except public administration) (8), Construction (7), Retail trade (7). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 71929?
In ZIP code 71929, 48.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.9% 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 71929?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 71929 is 40.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 71929?
In ZIP code 71929, approximately 85.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71929?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 71929 is 10.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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