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 Low-density area
- $38,090
- Median income Below-median income area
- $111,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 12.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Arkansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $19,551. The poverty rate is 19.8%, with unemployment at 7.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $111,000 (24% below the average Arkansas ZIP), and median rent is $719; owner occupancy is 70.7%.
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 -. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Polk County, so 71945 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 71945
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hatfield, AR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 71945.
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
6 establishments
- Construction
Construction
4 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
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 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
Who lives in ZIP 71945?
34.7
Median Age
41.5%
Male
58.5%
Female
1.6%
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?
$38,090
Median Household Income
-33% vs state ZIP avg
$19,551
Per Capita Income
19.8%
Poverty Rate
7.7%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 71945 ranks among Arkansas ZIPs
Hatfield, 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)
$38,090 14th percentile higher than 14% 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
753housing units
753
Total Housing Units
692
Occupied Units
61
Vacant Units
2.12
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$111,000
Median Home Value
-24% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 71953
Mena (71953)
14,882 residents
- 71937 2,026
Cove (71937)
2,026 residents
- 71945 1,437
Hatfield (71945)
1,437 residents
- 71972 309
Vandervoort (71972)
309 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 71945 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 71945 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 71972
Vandervoort (71972)
$68,542 median income
- 71937
Cove (71937)
$57,750 median income
- 71953
Mena (71953)
$51,969 median income
- 71945
Hatfield (71945)
$38,090 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 71945, 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 (1,437 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 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.
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