Mount Ida, AR · standard
ZIP Code 71957
Montgomery County, Arkansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,133
- 9/sq mi Low-density area
- $47,703
- Median income Below-median income area
- $179,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 17.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Mount Ida pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 12th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 38th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 9
- people per sq mi
- 78%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 71957 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 71957 covers 364.3 square miles in Mount Ida, Montgomery County, Arkansas (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,133 residents on file, a density of 9 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 71957 reports a modest median household income of $47,703 (16% below the average Arkansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,844. The poverty rate is 23.5%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $179,000 (23% above the average Arkansas ZIP), while 78.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $519.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 60.1, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Montgomery County, so 71957 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 71957
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mount Ida, AR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 71957.
- Construction
Construction
16 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
14 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
11 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
11 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
7 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 71957, Mount Ida, 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
3,133
Population
364.3
Area (sq mi)
9
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 71957?
60.1
Median Age
47.8%
Male
52.2%
Female
0.0%
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?
$47,703
Median Household Income
-16% vs state ZIP avg
$33,844
Per Capita Income
23.5%
Poverty Rate
2.8%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 71957 ranks among Arkansas ZIPs
Mount Ida, 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)
$47,703 34th percentile higher than 34% 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
2,425housing units
2,425
Total Housing Units
1,503
Occupied Units
922
Vacant Units
2.00
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$179,000
Median Home Value
+23% vs state ZIP avg
$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
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ZIP 71957 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 71957
Mount Ida (71957)
3,133 residents
- 71960
Norman (71960)
1,383 residents
- 71970 792
Story (71970)
792 residents
- 71969 376
Sims (71969)
376 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 71957 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 71957 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 71970
Story (71970)
$71,667 median income
- 71960
Norman (71960)
$66,917 median income
- 71957
Mount Ida (71957)
$47,703 median income
- 71969
Sims (71969)
$38,224 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 71957 ranks #3 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 71957, 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 (3,133 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 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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