ZIP Code 71937

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Cove · Polk County · Arkansas

Population
2,026

11/sq mi

Median income
$57,750

▼ 24% vs US

higher than 25% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$101,400

▼ 64% vs US

higher than 10% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
11.4%

Median age 39.4

Land area
180.9 sq mi

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ZIP code 71937 in Cove, Arkansas has a population of 2,026. The median household income is $57,750, which is 24% below the national average. Median home value is $101,400, 64% below the US average. 11.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 71937 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 180.9 square miles in Cove, Polk County, Arkansas. The area is home to 2,026 residents, producing a population density of 11 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 71937 against Arkansas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 71937 sits at $57,750 (2% above the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $28,966. The poverty rate stands at 24.8% and the unemployment rate at 9.9%. On housing, the median home value is $101,400 (30% below the state average) with median rent at $720 per month, and 76.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 71937 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 11.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.4, and the average commute is . We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Polk County, so you can benchmark 71937 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 →

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 71937, Cove, 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

2,026

Population

180.9

Area (sq mi)

11

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 71937?

39.4

Median Age

48.1%

Male

51.9%

Female

1.6%

Foreign-Born

White 82.6%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%

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?

$57,750

Median Household Income

+2% vs state

$28,966

Per Capita Income

24.8%

Poverty Rate

9.9%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 54.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.4%

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

What does housing look like?

875

Total Housing Units

732

Occupied Units

143

Vacant Units

2.87

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.6%
Renter 23.4%

$101,400

Median Home Value

-30% vs state

$720

Median Rent

1989

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 16 business establishments in ZIP 71937, employing approximately 130 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,784,000.

16

Businesses

130

Employees

$4.8M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 5 31.3%

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 71937 vs 71972 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
71972 Vandervoort, AR 309 6.8 mi
71945 Hatfield, AR 1,437 6.5 mi
71973 Wickes, AR 1,424 8.1 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 71937 in?
ZIP code 71937 (Cove) is located in Polk County, Arkansas. Polk County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/polk-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 71937?
ZIP code 71937 in Cove, AR has a population of 2,026 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 71937?
The median household income in ZIP 71937 is $57,750, which is 24% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 71937?
The median home value in ZIP 71937 is $101,400, which is 64% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 71937?
The largest racial group in ZIP 71937 is White at 82.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 71937?
ZIP code 71937 has 16 business establishments employing approximately 130 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 71937?
In ZIP code 71937, 54.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.4% 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 71937?
In ZIP code 71937, approximately 76.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71937?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 71937 is 24.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Cove, AR

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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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