PlainZIP

Wickes, AR · standard

ZIP Code 71973

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

1,424
7/sq mi
$33,313
Median income
$93,800
Median home value
19.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Wickes pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

3th pct
household income, US ZIPs
8th pct
home value, US ZIPs
7
people per sq mi
71%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 71973 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 71973 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Wickes, Polk County, Arkansas, home to just 1,424 residents across 203.4 square miles, a density of 7 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 71973 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $33,313 (41% below the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $22,285. Local economic indicators show a 34.9% poverty rate alongside 8.7% unemployment. Median home value sits at $93,800 (36% below the state average), median rent at $629 a month, and owner-occupancy at 71.0%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41, and the average commute is -. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Polk County, so you can benchmark 71973 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 71973, Wickes, 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

1,424

Population

203.4

Area (sq mi)

7

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 71973?

41.0

Median Age

50.1%

Male

49.9%

Female

16.0%

Foreign-Born

White 61.3%
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 14.2%
Hispanic or Latino 43.0%

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?

$33,313

Median Household Income

-41% vs state

$22,285

Per Capita Income

34.9%

Poverty Rate

8.7%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 71973 ranks nationally

Wickes, AR household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$33,313 3rd percentile higher than 3% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 45.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.2%

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

What does housing look like?

539

Total Housing Units

431

Occupied Units

108

Vacant Units

2.31

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.0%
Renter 29.0%

$93,800

Median Home Value

-36% vs state

$629

Median Rent

1977

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 12 business establishments in ZIP 71973, employing approximately 138 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,670,000.

12

Businesses

138

Employees

$8.7M

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 71973 vs 71944 →

ZIP 71973 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 71973 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 71973 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 71973 ranks #5 of 5 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
71944 Grannis, AR 773 4.0 mi
71972 Vandervoort, AR 309 6.6 mi
71841 Gillham, AR 913 9.7 mi
71937 Cove, AR 2,026 8.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Polk County

71953 standard
Mena, AR
Pop: 14,882
71937 standard
Cove, AR
Pop: 2,026
71945 standard
Hatfield, AR
Pop: 1,437
71944 standard
Grannis, AR
Pop: 773
71972 standard
Vandervoort, AR
Pop: 309

Related Areas

Polk County Wickes, AR Arkansas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 71973 in? ▼
ZIP code 71973 (Wickes) is located in Polk County, Arkansas. Polk County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/polk-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 71973? ▼
ZIP code 71973 in Wickes, AR has a population of 1,424 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 71973? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 71973 is $33,313, which is 56% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 71973? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 71973 is $93,800, which is 66% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 71973? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 71973 is White at 61.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 43.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 71973? ▼
ZIP code 71973 has 12 business establishments employing approximately 138 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 71973? ▼
In ZIP code 71973, 45.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.2% 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 71973? ▼
In ZIP code 71973, approximately 71.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71973? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 71973 is 34.9% 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.