PlainZIP

Pearcy, AR · standard

ZIP Code 71964

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

3,926
44/sq mi
$56,514
Median income
$177,400
Median home value
25.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Pearcy pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

23th pct
household income, US ZIPs
37th pct
home value, US ZIPs
44
people per sq mi
94%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 71964 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 71964 covers 89.2 square miles in Pearcy, Garland County, Arkansas (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,926 residents on file, a density of 44 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 71964 reports a modest median household income of $56,514 (0% below the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $28,992. Local economic indicators show a 9.3% poverty rate alongside 6.4% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $177,400 (22% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,083 monthly, and 94.1% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.4, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Garland County, so you can benchmark 71964 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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 →

Top industries in ZIP 71964

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pearcy, AR

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 71964.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 71964, Pearcy, 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

3,926

Population

89.2

Area (sq mi)

44

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 71964?

43.4

Median Age

44.1%

Male

55.9%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 91.3%
African American 2.8%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%

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?

$56,514

Median Household Income

-0% vs state

$28,992

Per Capita Income

9.3%

Poverty Rate

6.4%

Unemployment Rate

21.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 71964 ranks nationally

Pearcy, AR household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$56,514 23rd percentile higher than 23% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $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 51.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.4%

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

What does housing look like?

1,917

Total Housing Units

1,840

Occupied Units

77

Vacant Units

2.48

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 94.1%
Renter 5.9%

$177,400

Median Home Value

+22% vs state

$1,083

Median Rent

1994

Median Year Built

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

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+20.9%

YoY Change (2024)

239

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+139%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 71964 have increased 20.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +139% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -2.5% 150
2021 +14.2% 172
2022 +14.6% 197
2023 +0.6% 198
2024 +20.9% 239

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 65 business establishments in ZIP 71964, employing approximately 460 people with a combined annual payroll of $15,704,000.

65

Businesses

460

Employees

$15.7M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 14 21.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 11 16.9%
Retail trade 7 10.8%
Other services (except public administration) 6 9.2%
Manufacturing 5 7.7%
Accommodation and food services 5 7.7%
Health care and social assistance 4 6.2%
Transportation and warehousing 3 4.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 4.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 4.6%

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 71964 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 71964 ranks #4 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 71964 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 71964 ranks #2 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
71968 Royal, AR 4,717 7.8 mi
71913 Hot Springs National Park, AR 43,436 8.6 mi
71929 Bismarck, AR 4,487 9.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Garland County

71913 standard
Hot Springs National Park, AR
Pop: 43,436
71901 standard
Hot Springs National Park, AR
Pop: 29,491
71909 standard
Hot Springs Village, AR
Pop: 15,508
71968 standard
Royal, AR
Pop: 4,717
71949 standard
Jessieville, AR
Pop: 1,989
71956 standard
Mountain Pine, AR
Pop: 1,882

Related Areas

Garland County Pearcy, AR Arkansas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 71964 in? ▼
ZIP code 71964 (Pearcy) is located in Garland County, Arkansas. Garland County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/garland-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 71964? ▼
ZIP code 71964 in Pearcy, AR has a population of 3,926 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 71964? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 71964 is $56,514, which is 26% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 71964? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 71964 is $177,400, which is 36% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 71964? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 71964 is White at 91.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 71964? ▼
ZIP code 71964 has 65 business establishments employing approximately 460 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 71964? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 71964 are: Construction (14), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (11), Retail trade (7). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 71964? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 71964 increased by 20.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 139%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 71964? ▼
In ZIP code 71964, 51.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 71964? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 71964 is 21.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 71964? ▼
In ZIP code 71964, approximately 94.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 5.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71964? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 71964 is 9.3% 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.