ZIP Code 71969

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Source:

Sims · Montgomery County · Arkansas

Population
376

4/sq mi

Median income
$38,224

▼ 50% vs US

higher than 5% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$159,800

▼ 43% vs US

higher than 29% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
28.7%

Median age 50.2

Land area
85.5 sq mi

Chicago

ZIP code 71969 in Sims, Arkansas has a population of 376. The median household income is $38,224, which is 50% below the national average. Median home value is $159,800, 43% below the US average. 28.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 71969 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 85.5 square miles in Sims, Montgomery County, Arkansas. The area is home to 376 residents, producing a population density of 4 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 71969 against Arkansas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 71969 sits at $38,224 (32% below the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $24,677. The poverty rate stands at 28.3% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $159,800 (10% above the state average) with median rent at per month, and 90.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 71969 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 28.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.2, 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 71969 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 71969, Sims, 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

376

Population

85.5

Area (sq mi)

4

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 71969?

50.2

Median Age

38.6%

Male

61.4%

Female

22.9%

Foreign-Born

White 68.2%
African American 5.8%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 3.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 29.6%

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?

$38,224

Median Household Income

-32% vs state

$24,677

Per Capita Income

28.3%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 61.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.7%

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

What does housing look like?

167

Total Housing Units

109

Occupied Units

58

Vacant Units

2.05

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 90.8%
Renter 9.2%

$159,800

Median Home Value

+10% vs state

1978

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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

ZIP Code City Population Distance
71965 Pencil Bluff, AR 315 6.3 mi
71970 Story, AR 792 8.0 mi
71957 Mount Ida, AR 3,133 7.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 71969 in?
ZIP code 71969 (Sims) 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 71969?
ZIP code 71969 in Sims, AR has a population of 376 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 71969?
The median household income in ZIP 71969 is $38,224, which is 50% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 71969?
The median home value in ZIP 71969 is $159,800, which is 43% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 71969?
The largest racial group in ZIP 71969 is White at 68.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 29.6% of the population.
What is the education level in ZIP code 71969?
In ZIP code 71969, 61.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.7% 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 71969?
In ZIP code 71969, approximately 90.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71969?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 71969 is 28.3% 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 Sims, 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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