ZIP Code 71968
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Royal · Garland County · Arkansas
- Population
- 4,717
- Median income
- $75,592
- Median home value
- $215,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 19.8%
- Land area
- 255.0 sq mi
19/sq mi
▼ 1% vs US
higher than 56% of US ZIPs
▼ 23% vs US
higher than 48% of US ZIPs
Median age 44.5
Chicago
ZIP code 71968 in Royal, Arkansas has a population of 4,717. The median household income is $75,592, which is 1% below the national average. Median home value is $215,000, 23% below the US average. 19.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 71968 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 255.0 square miles in Royal, Garland County, Arkansas. The area is home to 4,717 residents, producing a population density of 19 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 71968 against Arkansas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 71968 sits at $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%. On housing, the median home value is $215,000 (47% above the state average) with median rent at $1,080 per month, and 79.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 71968 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 19.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.5, and the average commute is —. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Garland County, so you can benchmark 71968 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 →
Top industries in ZIP 71968
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 71968.
- Construction
Construction
30 establishments
- Retail trade 11
Retail trade
11 establishments
- Manufacturing 6
Manufacturing
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 6
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 5
Professional, scientific, and technical services
5 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, 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 71968, Royal, 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
4,717
Population
255.0
Area (sq mi)
19
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 71968?
44.5
Median Age
50.7%
Male
49.3%
Female
0.5%
Foreign-Born
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
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
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
$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.
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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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