ZIP Code 71962

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Okolona · Clark County · Arkansas

Population
792

2/sq mi

Median income
$24,578

▼ 68% vs US

higher than 1% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$100,200

▼ 64% vs US

higher than 10% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
14.1%

Median age 42.4

Land area
440.0 sq mi

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ZIP code 71962 in Okolona, Arkansas has a population of 792. The median household income is $24,578, which is 68% below the national average. Median home value is $100,200, 64% below the US average. 14.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 71962 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 440.0 square miles in Okolona, Clark County, Arkansas. The area is home to 792 residents, producing a population density of 2 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 71962 against Arkansas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 71962 sits at $24,578 (57% below the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $20,955. The poverty rate stands at 47.4% and the unemployment rate at 14.1%. On housing, the median home value is $100,200 (31% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 97.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 71962 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 14.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.4, and the average commute is . We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Clark County, so you can benchmark 71962 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 71962, Okolona, 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

792

Population

440.0

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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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

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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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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Official Data Resources for Okolona, 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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