PlainZIP

Hatfield, AR · standard

ZIP Code 71945

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

1,437
8/sq mi
$38,090
Median income
$111,000
Median home value
12.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

5th pct
household income, US ZIPs
13th pct
home value, US ZIPs
8
people per sq mi
71%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 71945 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 71945 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hatfield, Polk County, Arkansas, home to just 1,437 residents across 186.6 square miles, a density of 8 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 71945 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $38,090 (33% below the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $19,551. Local economic indicators show a 19.8% poverty rate alongside 7.7% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $111,000 (24% below the state average); renters pay a median of $719 monthly, and 70.7% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.7, and the average commute is -. To put 71945 in local context, 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 5 additional ZIPs in Polk 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 71945

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hatfield, AR

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 71945.

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 71945, Hatfield, 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

1,437

Population

186.6

Area (sq mi)

8

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 71945?

34.7

Median Age

41.5%

Male

58.5%

Female

1.6%

Foreign-Born

White 88.5%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%

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?

$38,090

Median Household Income

-33% vs state

$19,551

Per Capita Income

19.8%

Poverty Rate

7.7%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 71945 ranks nationally

Hatfield, AR household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$38,090 5th percentile higher than 5% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 39.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.5%

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

What does housing look like?

753

Total Housing Units

692

Occupied Units

61

Vacant Units

2.12

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.7%
Renter 29.3%

$111,000

Median Home Value

-24% vs state

$719

Median Rent

1969

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 30 business establishments in ZIP 71945, employing approximately 265 people with a combined annual payroll of $9,337,000.

30

Businesses

265

Employees

$9.3M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Manufacturing 6 20.0%
Construction 4 13.3%
Retail trade 4 13.3%

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 71945 vs 71937 →

ZIP 71945 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 71945 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 71945 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 71945 ranks #4 of 4 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
71937 Cove, AR 2,026 6.5 mi
71972 Vandervoort, AR 309 7.8 mi
71953 Mena, AR 14,882 12.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Polk County

71953 standard
Mena, AR
Pop: 14,882
71937 standard
Cove, AR
Pop: 2,026
71973 standard
Wickes, AR
Pop: 1,424
71944 standard
Grannis, AR
Pop: 773
71972 standard
Vandervoort, AR
Pop: 309

Related Areas

Polk County Hatfield, AR Arkansas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 71945 in? ▼
ZIP code 71945 (Hatfield) 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 71945? ▼
ZIP code 71945 in Hatfield, AR has a population of 1,437 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 71945? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 71945 is $38,090, which is 50% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 71945? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 71945 is $111,000, which is 60% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 71945? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 71945 is White at 88.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 71945? ▼
ZIP code 71945 has 30 business establishments employing approximately 265 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 71945? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 71945 are: Manufacturing (6), Construction (4), Retail trade (4). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 71945? ▼
In ZIP code 71945, 39.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.5% 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 71945? ▼
In ZIP code 71945, approximately 70.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71945? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 71945 is 19.8% 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.