ZIP Code 71959

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Newhope · Pike County · Arkansas

Population
754

5/sq mi

Median home value
$136,700

▼ 51% vs US

higher than 22% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
23.4%

Median age 38.8

Land area
157.1 sq mi

Chicago

ZIP code 71959 in Newhope, Arkansas has a population of 754. Median home value is $136,700, 51% below the US average. 23.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 71959 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 157.1 square miles in Newhope, Pike County, Arkansas. The area is home to 754 residents, producing a population density of 5 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 71959 against Arkansas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 71959 sits at , while per-capita income is $27,031. The poverty rate stands at 17.9% and the unemployment rate at 7.3%. On housing, the median home value is $136,700 (6% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 87.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 71959 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 23.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.8, and the average commute is . We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Pike County, so you can benchmark 71959 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 →

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 71959, Newhope, 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

754

Population

157.1

Area (sq mi)

5

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 71959?

38.8

Median Age

45.9%

Male

54.1%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 99.2%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.8%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$27,031

Per Capita Income

17.9%

Poverty Rate

7.3%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 57.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.4%

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

What does housing look like?

242

Total Housing Units

197

Occupied Units

45

Vacant Units

3.19

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.3%
Renter 12.7%

$136,700

Median Home Value

-6% vs state

1995

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 7 business establishments in ZIP 71959, employing approximately 18 people with a combined annual payroll of $884,000.

7

Businesses

18

Employees

$884K

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 42.9%

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 71959 vs 71952 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
71952 Langley, AR 145 6.0 mi
71971 Umpire, AR 513 7.1 mi
71833 Dierks, AR 2,280 9.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 71959 in?
ZIP code 71959 (Newhope) 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 71959?
ZIP code 71959 in Newhope, AR has a population of 754 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 71959?
The median home value in ZIP 71959 is $136,700, which is 51% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 71959?
The largest racial group in ZIP 71959 is White at 99.2%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 71959?
ZIP code 71959 has 7 business establishments employing approximately 18 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 71959?
In ZIP code 71959, 57.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.4% 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 71959?
In ZIP code 71959, approximately 87.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71959?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 71959 is 17.9% 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 Newhope, 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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