ZIP Code 71965

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Pencil Bluff · Montgomery County · Arkansas

Population
315

6/sq mi

Median home value
$144,100

▼ 48% vs US

higher than 24% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
27.1%

Median age 41.5

Land area
56.3 sq mi

Chicago

ZIP code 71965 in Pencil Bluff, Arkansas has a population of 315. Median home value is $144,100, 48% below the US average. 27.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 71965 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 56.3 square miles in Pencil Bluff, Montgomery County, Arkansas. The area is home to 315 residents, producing a population density of 6 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 71965 against Arkansas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 71965 sits at , while per-capita income is $29,266. The poverty rate stands at 40.3% and the unemployment rate at 14.0%. On housing, the median home value is $144,100 (1% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 82.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 71965 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 27.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.5, and the average commute is . We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Montgomery County, so you can benchmark 71965 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 71965, Pencil Bluff, 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

315

Population

56.3

Area (sq mi)

6

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 71965?

41.5

Median Age

38.6%

Male

61.4%

Female

2.0%

Foreign-Born

White 95.3%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.7%
Hispanic or Latino 19.8%

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?

$29,266

Per Capita Income

40.3%

Poverty Rate

14.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 56.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.1%

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

What does housing look like?

171

Total Housing Units

136

Occupied Units

35

Vacant Units

2.19

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.4%
Renter 17.6%

$144,100

Median Home Value

-1% vs state

1981

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 4 business establishments in ZIP 71965, employing approximately 13 people with a combined annual payroll of $308,000.

4

Businesses

13

Employees

$308K

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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 71965 vs 71969 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
71969 Sims, AR 376 6.3 mi
71961 Oden, AR 1,003 7.3 mi
72950 Parks, AR 409 11.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 71965 in?
ZIP code 71965 (Pencil Bluff) 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 71965?
ZIP code 71965 in Pencil Bluff, AR has a population of 315 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 71965?
The median home value in ZIP 71965 is $144,100, which is 48% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 71965?
The largest racial group in ZIP 71965 is White at 95.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 19.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 71965?
ZIP code 71965 has 4 business establishments employing approximately 13 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 71965?
In ZIP code 71965, 56.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.1% 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 71965?
In ZIP code 71965, approximately 82.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71965?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 71965 is 40.3% 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 Pencil Bluff, 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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