ZIP Code 71941

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Donaldson · Hot Spring County · Arkansas

Population
2,098

11/sq mi

Median income
$70,329

▼ 8% vs US

higher than 47% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$151,400

▼ 46% vs US

higher than 26% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
17.9%

Median age 44.7

Land area
194.3 sq mi

Chicago

ZIP code 71941 in Donaldson, Arkansas has a population of 2,098. The median household income is $70,329, which is 8% below the national average. Median home value is $151,400, 46% below the US average. 17.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 71941 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 194.3 square miles in Donaldson, Hot Spring County, Arkansas. The area is home to 2,098 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 71941 against Arkansas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 71941 sits at $70,329 (24% above the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $32,406. The poverty rate stands at 16.5% and the unemployment rate at 2.1%. On housing, the median home value is $151,400 (4% above the state average) with median rent at $910 per month, and 84.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 71941 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 17.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.7, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 additional ZIPs sharing Hot Spring County, so you can benchmark 71941 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 71941, Donaldson, 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

2,098

Population

194.3

Area (sq mi)

11

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 71941?

44.7

Median Age

51.3%

Male

48.7%

Female

0.1%

Foreign-Born

White 96.9%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

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?

$70,329

Median Household Income

+24% vs state

$32,406

Per Capita Income

16.5%

Poverty Rate

2.1%

Unemployment Rate

27.8 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 54.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.9%

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

What does housing look like?

960

Total Housing Units

853

Occupied Units

107

Vacant Units

2.58

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.3%
Renter 15.7%

$151,400

Median Home Value

+4% vs state

$910

Median Rent

1986

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 13 business establishments in ZIP 71941, employing approximately 36 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,171,000.

13

Businesses

36

Employees

$1.2M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 4 30.8%

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 71941 vs 72104 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
72104 Malvern, AR 23,354 9.8 mi
71998 Arkadelphia, AR 321 10.3 mi
71999 Arkadelphia, AR 706 10.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 71941 in?
ZIP code 71941 (Donaldson) 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 71941?
ZIP code 71941 in Donaldson, AR has a population of 2,098 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 71941?
The median household income in ZIP 71941 is $70,329, which is 8% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 71941?
The median home value in ZIP 71941 is $151,400, which is 46% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 71941?
The largest racial group in ZIP 71941 is White at 96.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 71941?
ZIP code 71941 has 13 business establishments employing approximately 36 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 71941?
In ZIP code 71941, 54.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.9% 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 71941?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 71941 is 27.8 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 71941?
In ZIP code 71941, approximately 84.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71941?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 71941 is 16.5% 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 Donaldson, 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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