ZIP Code 71957

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Mount Ida · Montgomery County · Arkansas

Population
3,133

9/sq mi

Median income
$47,703

▼ 37% vs US

higher than 12% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$179,000

▼ 36% vs US

higher than 38% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
17.8%

Median age 60.1

Land area
364.3 sq mi

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ZIP code 71957 in Mount Ida, Arkansas has a population of 3,133. The median household income is $47,703, which is 37% below the national average. Median home value is $179,000, 36% below the US average. 17.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 71957 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 364.3 square miles in Mount Ida, Montgomery County, Arkansas. The area is home to 3,133 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 71957 against Arkansas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 71957 sits at $47,703 (16% below the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $33,844. The poverty rate stands at 23.5% and the unemployment rate at 2.8%. On housing, the median home value is $179,000 (23% above the state average) with median rent at $519 per month, and 78.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 71957 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 17.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 60.1, and the average commute is . We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Montgomery County, so you can benchmark 71957 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 71957

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 71957.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 71957, Mount Ida, 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

3,133

Population

364.3

Area (sq mi)

9

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 71957?

60.1

Median Age

47.8%

Male

52.2%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 95.9%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.4%
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

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?

$47,703

Median Household Income

-16% vs state

$33,844

Per Capita Income

23.5%

Poverty Rate

2.8%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 46.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.8%

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

What does housing look like?

2,425

Total Housing Units

1,503

Occupied Units

922

Vacant Units

2.00

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.2%
Renter 21.8%

$179,000

Median Home Value

+23% vs state

$519

Median Rent

1989

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 87 business establishments in ZIP 71957, employing approximately 690 people with a combined annual payroll of $27,693,000.

87

Businesses

690

Employees

$27.7M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 16 18.4%
Retail trade 14 16.1%
Accommodation and food services 11 12.6%
Other services (except public administration) 11 12.6%
Health care and social assistance 7 8.1%
Manufacturing 5 5.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 5 5.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 5 5.8%
Finance and insurance 4 4.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 4.6%

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 71957 vs 71969 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
71969 Sims, AR 376 7.7 mi
71970 Story, AR 792 8.6 mi
71960 Norman, AR 1,383 9.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 71957 in?
ZIP code 71957 (Mount Ida) is located in Montgomery County, Arkansas. Montgomery County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/montgomery-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 71957?
ZIP code 71957 in Mount Ida, AR has a population of 3,133 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 71957?
The median household income in ZIP 71957 is $47,703, which is 37% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 71957?
The median home value in ZIP 71957 is $179,000, which is 36% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 71957?
The largest racial group in ZIP 71957 is White at 95.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 71957?
ZIP code 71957 has 87 business establishments employing approximately 690 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 71957?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 71957 are: Construction (16), Retail trade (14), Accommodation and food services (11). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 71957?
In ZIP code 71957, 46.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.8% 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 71957?
In ZIP code 71957, approximately 78.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71957?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 71957 is 23.5% 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 Mount Ida, 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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