Murfreesboro, AR · standard
ZIP Code 71958
Pike County, Arkansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,525
- 9/sq mi Low-density area
- $48,393
- Median income Below-median income area
- $121,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 16.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Murfreesboro pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 12th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 17th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 9
- people per sq mi
- 79%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 71958 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 71958 covers 277.5 square miles in Murfreesboro, Pike County, Arkansas (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,525 residents on file, a density of 9 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 71958 reports a modest median household income of $48,393 (14% below the average Arkansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,229. The poverty rate is 20.1%, 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 $121,400 (17% below the average Arkansas ZIP), and median rent is $521; owner occupancy is 79.1%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.5, and the average commute is 33 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Pike County, so 71958 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 71958
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Murfreesboro, AR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 71958.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
10 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
8 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
6 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 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 71958, Murfreesboro, 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
2,525
Population
277.5
Area (sq mi)
9
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 71958?
46.5
Median Age
47.4%
Male
52.6%
Female
2.6%
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?
$48,393
Median Household Income
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$29,229
Per Capita Income
20.1%
Poverty Rate
2.7%
Unemployment Rate
33.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 71958 ranks among Arkansas ZIPs
Murfreesboro, 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)
$48,393 36th percentile higher than 36% 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
1,482housing units
1,482
Total Housing Units
1,079
Occupied Units
403
Vacant Units
2.24
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$121,400
Median Home Value
-17% vs state ZIP avg
$521
Median Rent
1980
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 49 business establishments in ZIP 71958, employing approximately 517 people with a combined annual payroll of $16,210,000.
49
Businesses
517
Employees
$16.2M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 10 | 20.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 8 | 16.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 12.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 6 | 12.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 12.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 6.1% |
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 71958 vs 71950 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71950 | Kirby, AR | 875 | 9.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 71958, 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 (2,525 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 71958 in?
ZIP code 71958 (Murfreesboro) 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 71958?
ZIP code 71958 in Murfreesboro, AR has a population of 2,525 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 71958?
The median household income in ZIP 71958 is $48,393, which is 37% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 71958?
The median home value in ZIP 71958 is $121,400, which is 56% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 71958?
The largest racial group in ZIP 71958 is White at 87.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 71958?
ZIP code 71958 has 49 business establishments employing approximately 517 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 71958?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 71958 are: Retail trade (10), Accommodation and food services (8), Finance and insurance (6). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 71958?
In ZIP code 71958, 50.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 71958?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 71958 is 33.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 71958?
In ZIP code 71958, approximately 79.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71958?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 71958 is 20.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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