ZIP Code 71953
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Mena · Polk County · Arkansas
- Population
- 14,882
- Median income
- $51,969
- Median home value
- $164,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 20.1%
- Land area
- 1653.6 sq mi
9/sq mi
▼ 32% vs US
higher than 17% of US ZIPs
▼ 41% vs US
higher than 32% of US ZIPs
Median age 47.8
Chicago
ZIP code 71953 in Mena, Arkansas has a population of 14,882. The median household income is $51,969, which is 32% below the national average. Median home value is $164,100, 41% below the US average. 20.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 71953 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1653.6 square miles in Mena, Polk County, Arkansas. The area is home to 14,882 residents, producing a population density of 9 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 71953 against Arkansas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 71953 sits at $51,969 (8% below the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $30,724. The poverty rate stands at 12.9% and the unemployment rate at 7.5%. On housing, the median home value is $164,100 (12% above the state average) with median rent at $699 per month, and 80.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 71953 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 20.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.8, and the average commute is —. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Polk County, so you can benchmark 71953 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 →
Top industries in ZIP 71953
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 71953.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
60 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
52 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
44 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
33 establishments
- Construction
Construction
27 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 71953, Mena, 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
14,882
Population
1653.6
Area (sq mi)
9
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 71953?
47.8
Median Age
49.1%
Male
50.9%
Female
1.3%
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?
$51,969
Median Household Income
-8% vs state
$30,724
Per Capita Income
12.9%
Poverty Rate
7.5%
Unemployment Rate
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?
6,997
Total Housing Units
5,620
Occupied Units
1,377
Vacant Units
2.36
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$164,100
Median Home Value
+12% vs state
$699
Median Rent
1988
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+12.0%
YoY Change (2024)
246
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+146%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 71953 have increased 12.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +146% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -2.4% | 152 |
| 2021 | +14.7% | 174 |
| 2022 | +19.9% | 208 |
| 2023 | +5.4% | 220 |
| 2024 | +12.0% | 246 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 365 business establishments in ZIP 71953, employing approximately 4,082 people with a combined annual payroll of $153,698,000.
365
Businesses
4,082
Employees
$153.7M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 60 | 16.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 52 | 14.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 44 | 12.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 33 | 9.0% |
| Construction | 27 | 7.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 25 | 6.8% |
| Manufacturing | 23 | 6.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 22 | 6.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 20 | 5.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 12 | 3.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 10 | 2.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 9 | 2.5% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 7 | 1.9% |
| Information | 7 | 1.9% |
| Utilities | 5 | 1.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 1.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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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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