PlainZIP

Umpire, AR · standard

ZIP Code 71971

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

513
3/sq mi
$73,413
Median income
$163,200
Median home value
13.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 48%
household income, US ZIPs
31th pct
home value, US ZIPs
3
people per sq mi
74%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 71971 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 71971 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Umpire, Howard County, Arkansas, home to just 513 residents across 171.0 square miles, a density of 3 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 71971 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $73,413 (30% above the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $35,914. Local economic indicators show a 0.0% poverty rate alongside 4.1% unemployment. Housing costs here run $163,200 for a typical home value (12% above the state average), with rent averaging - a month; 74.3% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.3, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 1 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 3 more sharing Howard County, letting you compare 71971 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 →

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 71971, Umpire, 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

513

Population

171.0

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 71971?

45.3

Median Age

51.5%

Male

48.5%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 100.0%
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 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$73,413

Median Household Income

+30% vs state

$35,914

Per Capita Income

0.0%

Poverty Rate

4.1%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 71971 ranks nationally

Umpire, AR household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$73,413 Top 48% higher than 52% 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 67.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.4%

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

What does housing look like?

318

Total Housing Units

276

Occupied Units

42

Vacant Units

2.61

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.3%
Renter 25.7%

$163,200

Median Home Value

+12% vs state

2003

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 6 business establishments in ZIP 71971, employing approximately 25 people with a combined annual payroll of $744,000.

6

Businesses

25

Employees

$744K

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 50.0%

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 71971 vs 71959 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
71959 Newhope, AR 754 7.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Howard County

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Nashville, AR
Pop: 10,102
71833 standard
Dierks, AR
Pop: 2,280
71851 standard
Mineral Springs, AR
Pop: 2,241

Related Areas

Howard County Umpire, AR Arkansas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 71971 in? ▼
ZIP code 71971 (Umpire) is located in Howard County, Arkansas. Howard County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/howard-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 71971? ▼
ZIP code 71971 in Umpire, AR has a population of 513 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 71971? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 71971 is $73,413, which is 4% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 71971? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 71971 is $163,200, which is 41% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 71971? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 71971 is White at 100.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 71971? ▼
ZIP code 71971 has 6 business establishments employing approximately 25 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 71971? ▼
In ZIP code 71971, 67.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.4% 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 71971? ▼
In ZIP code 71971, approximately 74.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.