Kirby, AR · standard
ZIP Code 71950
Pike County, Arkansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 875
- 9/sq mi Low-density area
- $61,786
- Median income Below-median income area
- $115,700
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 23.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Kirby pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 32nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 15th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 9
- people per sq mi
- 80%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 71950 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 71950 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Kirby, Pike County, Arkansas, home to just 875 residents across 96.2 square miles, a density of 9 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 71950 reports a modest median household income of $61,786 (9% above the average Arkansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $42,051. The poverty rate is 25.6%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $115,700 (21% below the average Arkansas ZIP); owner occupancy is 80.2%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.5, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Pike County, so 71950 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 71950
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Kirby, AR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 71950.
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
3 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
3 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
3 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 71950, Kirby, 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
875
Population
96.2
Area (sq mi)
9
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 71950?
40.5
Median Age
53.2%
Male
46.8%
Female
3.0%
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?
$61,786
Median Household Income
+9% vs state ZIP avg
$42,051
Per Capita Income
25.6%
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 71950 ranks among Arkansas ZIPs
Kirby, 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)
$61,786 Top 32% higher than 68% 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
527housing units
527
Total Housing Units
334
Occupied Units
193
Vacant Units
3.01
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$115,700
Median Home Value
-21% vs state ZIP avg
1985
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 11 business establishments in ZIP 71950, employing approximately 43 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,073,000.
11
Businesses
43
Employees
$1.1M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 27.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 27.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 27.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 71950 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 71943
Glenwood (71943)
4,821 residents
- 71958
Murfreesboro (71958)
2,525 residents
- 71950 875
Kirby (71950)
875 residents
- 71935 808
Caddo Gap (71935)
808 residents
- 71952 145
Langley (71952)
145 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 71950 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 71950 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 71950
Kirby (71950)
$61,786 median income
- 71935
Caddo Gap (71935)
$48,750 median income
- 71958
Murfreesboro (71958)
$48,393 median income
- 71943
Glenwood (71943)
$44,904 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 71950 ranks the highest 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 71950, both outside AR so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
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 71950 in?
ZIP code 71950 (Kirby) 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 71950?
ZIP code 71950 in Kirby, AR has a population of 875 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 71950?
The median household income in ZIP 71950 is $61,786, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 71950?
The median home value in ZIP 71950 is $115,700, which is 58% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 71950?
The largest racial group in ZIP 71950 is White at 92.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 71950?
ZIP code 71950 has 11 business establishments employing approximately 43 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 71950?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 71950 are: Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (3), Transportation and warehousing (3), Accommodation and food services (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 71950?
In ZIP code 71950, 58.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.6% 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 71950?
In ZIP code 71950, approximately 80.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71950?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 71950 is 25.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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