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Royal, AR · standard

ZIP Code 71968

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

4,717
19/sq mi
$75,592
Median income
$215,000
Median home value
19.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Royal pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 44%
household income, US ZIPs
48th pct
home value, US ZIPs
19
people per sq mi
80%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 71968 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 71968 covers 255.0 square miles in Royal, Garland County, Arkansas (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,717 residents on file, a density of 19 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 71968 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $75,592 (34% above the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $30,986. The poverty rate stands at 11.8% and the unemployment rate at 20.2%. Housing costs here run $215,000 for a typical home value (47% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,080 a month; 79.9% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.5, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 3 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Garland County, letting you compare 71968 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 71968

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Royal, AR

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 71968.

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 71968, Royal, 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

4,717

Population

255.0

Area (sq mi)

19

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 71968?

44.5

Median Age

50.7%

Male

49.3%

Female

0.5%

Foreign-Born

White 93.9%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%

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?

$75,592

Median Household Income

+34% vs state

$30,986

Per Capita Income

11.8%

Poverty Rate

20.2%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 71968 ranks nationally

Royal, AR household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$75,592 Top 44% higher than 56% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 57.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.8%

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

What does housing look like?

2,182

Total Housing Units

1,627

Occupied Units

555

Vacant Units

2.70

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.9%
Renter 20.1%

$215,000

Median Home Value

+47% vs state

$1,080

Median Rent

1996

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

+10.2%

YoY Change (2024)

238

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+138%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 71968 have increased 10.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +138% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -3.8% 156
2021 +15.3% 179
2022 +18.8% 213
2023 +1.3% 216
2024 +10.2% 238

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 76 business establishments in ZIP 71968, employing approximately 906 people with a combined annual payroll of $44,372,000.

76

Businesses

906

Employees

$44.4M

Annual Payroll

7

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 30 39.5%
Retail trade 11 14.5%
Manufacturing 6 7.9%
Other services (except public administration) 6 7.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 5 6.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5 6.6%
Accommodation and food services 3 4.0%

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 71968 vs 71964 →

ZIP 71968 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 71968 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 71968 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 71968 ranks the highest of 3 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
71964 Pearcy, AR 3,926 7.8 mi
71956 Mountain Pine, AR 1,882 9.5 mi
71933 Bonnerdale, AR 1,616 10.8 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
71964 standard
Pearcy, AR
Pop: 3,926
71949 standard
Jessieville, AR
Pop: 1,989
71956 standard
Mountain Pine, AR
Pop: 1,882

Related Areas

Garland County Royal, AR Arkansas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 71968 in? ▼
ZIP code 71968 (Royal) 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 71968? ▼
ZIP code 71968 in Royal, AR has a population of 4,717 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 71968? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 71968 is $75,592, which is 1% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 71968? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 71968 is $215,000, which is 23% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 71968? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 71968 is White at 93.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 71968? ▼
ZIP code 71968 has 76 business establishments employing approximately 906 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 71968? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 71968 are: Construction (30), Retail trade (11), Manufacturing (6). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 71968? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 71968 increased by 10.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 138%. 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 71968? ▼
In ZIP code 71968, 57.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.8% 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 71968? ▼
In ZIP code 71968, approximately 79.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71968? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 71968 is 11.8% 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.