PlainZIP

Delight, AR · standard

ZIP Code 71940

Pike County, Arkansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

1,652
6/sq mi
$47,935
Median income
$97,800
Median home value
15.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Delight pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

12th pct
household income, US ZIPs
9th pct
home value, US ZIPs
6
people per sq mi
87%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 71940 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 71940 covers 280.0 square miles in Delight, Pike County, Arkansas (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,652 residents on file, a density of 6 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 71940 reports a modest median household income of $47,935 (15% below the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $29,093. 18.0% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 5.6%. Housing costs here run $97,800 for a typical home value (33% below the state average), with rent averaging $705 a month; 87.2% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53.3, and the average commute is -. To put 71940 in local context, 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Pike County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 71940

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Delight, AR

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 71940.

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 71940, Delight, 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

1,652

Population

280.0

Area (sq mi)

6

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 71940?

53.3

Median Age

50.7%

Male

49.3%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 80.2%
African American 7.1%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%

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?

$47,935

Median Household Income

-15% vs state

$29,093

Per Capita Income

18.0%

Poverty Rate

5.6%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 71940 ranks nationally

Delight, AR household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$47,935 12th percentile higher than 12% 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 59.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.5%

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

What does housing look like?

697

Total Housing Units

554

Occupied Units

143

Vacant Units

2.03

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.2%
Renter 12.8%

$97,800

Median Home Value

-33% vs state

$705

Median Rent

1980

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 22 business establishments in ZIP 71940, employing approximately 117 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,810,000.

22

Businesses

117

Employees

$4.8M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Transportation and warehousing 4 18.2%
Construction 3 13.6%
Retail trade 3 13.6%

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 71940 vs 71922 →

ZIP 71940 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 71940 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 71940 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 71940 ranks #2 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
71922 Antoine, AR 129 5.2 mi
71825 Blevins, AR 645 10.2 mi
71847 Mc Caskill, AR 673 9.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Pike County

71943 standard
Glenwood, AR
Pop: 4,821
71958 standard
Murfreesboro, AR
Pop: 2,525
71950 standard
Kirby, AR
Pop: 875
71959 standard
Newhope, AR
Pop: 754
71952 standard
Langley, AR
Pop: 145
71922 standard
Antoine, AR
Pop: 129

Related Areas

Pike County Delight, AR Arkansas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 71940 in? ▼
ZIP code 71940 (Delight) is located in Pike County, Arkansas. Pike County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/pike-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 71940? ▼
ZIP code 71940 in Delight, AR has a population of 1,652 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 71940? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 71940 is $47,935, which is 37% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 71940? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 71940 is $97,800, which is 65% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 71940? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 71940 is White at 80.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 71940? ▼
ZIP code 71940 has 22 business establishments employing approximately 117 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 71940? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 71940 are: Transportation and warehousing (4), Construction (3), Retail trade (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 71940? ▼
In ZIP code 71940, 59.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.5% 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 71940? ▼
In ZIP code 71940, approximately 87.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71940? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 71940 is 18.0% 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.