PlainZIP

Okolona, AR · standard

ZIP Code 71962

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

792
2/sq mi
$24,578
Median income
$100,200
Median home value
14.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

1th pct
household income, US ZIPs
10th pct
home value, US ZIPs
2
people per sq mi
98%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 71962 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 71962 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Okolona, Clark County, Arkansas, home to just 792 residents across 440.0 square miles, a density of 2 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 71962 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $24,578 (57% below the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $20,955. Poverty here runs at 47.4%, with unemployment measured at 14.1%. Median home value sits at $100,200 (31% below the state average), median rent at - a month, and owner-occupancy at 97.9%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.4, and the average commute is -. To put 71962 in local context, 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 5 additional ZIPs in Clark 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 71962, Okolona, 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

792

Population

440.0

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 71962?

42.4

Median Age

55.4%

Male

44.6%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 50.8%
African American 49.2%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
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?

$24,578

Median Household Income

-57% vs state

$20,955

Per Capita Income

47.4%

Poverty Rate

14.1%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 71962 ranks nationally

Okolona, AR household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$24,578 1st percentile higher than 1% 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 62.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.1%

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

What does housing look like?

358

Total Housing Units

326

Occupied Units

32

Vacant Units

2.28

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 97.9%
Renter 2.1%

$100,200

Median Home Value

-31% vs state

1984

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 8 business establishments in ZIP 71962, employing approximately 20 people with a combined annual payroll of $701,000.

8

Businesses

20

Employees

$701K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 Code City Population Distance
71922 Antoine, AR 129 5.4 mi

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Related Areas

Clark County Okolona, AR Arkansas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 71962 in? ▼
ZIP code 71962 (Okolona) is located in Clark County, Arkansas. Clark County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/clark-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 71962? ▼
ZIP code 71962 in Okolona, AR has a population of 792 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 71962? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 71962 is $24,578, which is 68% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 71962? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 71962 is $100,200, which is 64% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 71962? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 71962 is White at 50.8%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 71962? ▼
ZIP code 71962 has 8 business establishments employing approximately 20 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 71962? ▼
In ZIP code 71962, 62.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.1% 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 71962? ▼
In ZIP code 71962, approximately 97.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 2.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71962? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 71962 is 47.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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