PlainZIP

Oden, AR · standard

ZIP Code 71961

Montgomery County, Arkansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

1,003
4/sq mi
$37,054
Median income
$124,100
Median home value
13.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Oden pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

4th pct
household income, US ZIPs
18th pct
home value, US ZIPs
4
people per sq mi
77%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 71961 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 71961 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Oden, Montgomery County, Arkansas, home to just 1,003 residents across 228.0 square miles, a density of 4 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 71961 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $37,054 (35% below the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $17,512. Poverty here runs at 26.4%, with unemployment measured at 2.4%. Housing costs here run $124,100 for a typical home value (15% below the state average), with rent averaging $625 a month; 76.8% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.7, and the average commute is -. To put 71961 in local context, 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Montgomery County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 →

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 71961, Oden, 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

1,003

Population

228.0

Area (sq mi)

4

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 71961?

47.7

Median Age

54.0%

Male

46.0%

Female

0.5%

Foreign-Born

White 90.3%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%

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?

$37,054

Median Household Income

-35% vs state

$17,512

Per Capita Income

26.4%

Poverty Rate

2.4%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 71961 ranks nationally

Oden, AR household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$37,054 4th percentile higher than 4% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 54.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.4%

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

What does housing look like?

560

Total Housing Units

474

Occupied Units

86

Vacant Units

2.36

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.8%
Renter 23.2%

$124,100

Median Home Value

-15% vs state

$625

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 9 business establishments in ZIP 71961, employing approximately 21 people with a combined annual payroll of $663,000.

9

Businesses

21

Employees

$663K

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 4 44.4%

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 71961 vs 71965 →

ZIP 71961 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 71961 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
71965 Pencil Bluff, AR 315 7.3 mi
71960 Norman, AR 1,383 11.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Montgomery County

71957 standard
Mount Ida, AR
Pop: 3,133
71960 standard
Norman, AR
Pop: 1,383
71935 standard
Caddo Gap, AR
Pop: 808
71970 standard
Story, AR
Pop: 792
71969 standard
Sims, AR
Pop: 376
71965 standard
Pencil Bluff, AR
Pop: 315

Related Areas

Montgomery County Oden, AR Arkansas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 71961 in? ▼
ZIP code 71961 (Oden) 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 71961? ▼
ZIP code 71961 in Oden, AR has a population of 1,003 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 71961? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 71961 is $37,054, which is 51% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 71961? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 71961 is $124,100, which is 55% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 71961? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 71961 is White at 90.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 71961? ▼
ZIP code 71961 has 9 business establishments employing approximately 21 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 71961? ▼
In ZIP code 71961, 54.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.4% 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 71961? ▼
In ZIP code 71961, approximately 76.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71961? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 71961 is 26.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.