ZIP Code 71960

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Source:

Norman · Montgomery County · Arkansas

Population
1,383

4/sq mi

Median income
$66,917

▼ 12% vs US

higher than 42% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$117,300

▼ 58% vs US

higher than 16% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
20.4%

Median age 42.3

Land area
395.1 sq mi

Chicago

ZIP code 71960 in Norman, Arkansas has a population of 1,383. The median household income is $66,917, which is 12% below the national average. Median home value is $117,300, 58% below the US average. 20.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 71960 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 395.1 square miles in Norman, Montgomery County, Arkansas. The area is home to 1,383 residents, producing a population density of 4 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 71960 against Arkansas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 71960 sits at $66,917 (18% above the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $27,508. The poverty rate stands at 9.9% and the unemployment rate at 2.7%. On housing, the median home value is $117,300 (20% below the state average) with median rent at $631 per month, and 88.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 71960 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 20.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.3, and the average commute is . We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Montgomery County, so you can benchmark 71960 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 71960, Norman, 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

1,383

Population

395.1

Area (sq mi)

4

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 71960?

42.3

Median Age

49.2%

Male

50.8%

Female

1.2%

Foreign-Born

White 87.5%
African American 2.6%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%

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?

$66,917

Median Household Income

+18% vs state

$27,508

Per Capita Income

9.9%

Poverty Rate

2.7%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 61.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.4%

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

What does housing look like?

673

Total Housing Units

413

Occupied Units

260

Vacant Units

2.77

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.4%
Renter 11.6%

$117,300

Median Home Value

-20% vs state

$631

Median Rent

1986

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 12 business establishments in ZIP 71960, employing approximately 81 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,557,000.

12

Businesses

81

Employees

$3.6M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 4 33.3%
Retail trade 3 25.0%

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 71960 vs 71935 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
71935 Caddo Gap, AR 808 6.8 mi
71957 Mount Ida, AR 3,133 9.4 mi
71961 Oden, AR 1,003 11.1 mi
71943 Glenwood, AR 4,821 11.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 71960 in?
ZIP code 71960 (Norman) 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 71960?
ZIP code 71960 in Norman, AR has a population of 1,383 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 71960?
The median household income in ZIP 71960 is $66,917, which is 12% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 71960?
The median home value in ZIP 71960 is $117,300, which is 58% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 71960?
The largest racial group in ZIP 71960 is White at 87.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 71960?
ZIP code 71960 has 12 business establishments employing approximately 81 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 71960?
In ZIP code 71960, 61.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.4% 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 71960?
In ZIP code 71960, approximately 88.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71960?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 71960 is 9.9% 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 Norman, AR

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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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