ZIP Code 71854: Population, Income, Housing

State: AR

Total population: 35,720 Household income: $46,878 Rent: $894

Overview

Total population

35,720

Rent

$894

Year built

1982

Household income

$46,878

Per capita income

$28,638

Poverty rate

25.5%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Household size

2.5 persons

Rent over 30% of income

46.9%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State

Arkansas

County

Miller County

Total population

35,720

Adults over 25

24,264

Total households

14,053

Household size

2.5 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Income & Poverty

Household income

$46,878

Per capita income

$28,638

Poverty rate

25.5%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Rent over 30% of income

46.9%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Housing

Rent

$894

Year built

1982

Households that rent

38.6%

Households that own

61.4%

Rooms per home (all homes)

5.4

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Race

White

63%

Black

29.4%

Asian

0.9%

Two or more races

4.5%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

Not Hispanic or Latino

96%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Commute

Commute rate

13,365 (96.7%)

Commute time to work

18 mins

Work from home

459 (3.3%)

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Education

Less than high school

32.4%

High school graduate or GED

42.5%

Some college or associate degree

10.1%

Bachelor’s degree or higher

14.9%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Comparison of ZIP Code 71854 with: Arkansas United States

ZIP 71854

Total population35,720

Rent$894

Year built1982

Household income$46,878

Per capita income$28,638

Poverty rate25.5%

Unemployment rateN/A

Arkansas State

Total population3,049,391

Rent$947

Year built1987

Household income$60,773

Per capita income$34,225

Poverty rate16%

Unemployment rate3.5%

United States

Total population334,922,499

Rent$1,413

Year built1980

Household income$80,734

Per capita income$44,673

Poverty rate12.5%

Unemployment rate4%

Metric	ZIP71854	StateArkansas	CountryUnited States
Total population	35,720	3,049,391	334,922,499
Rent	$894	$947	$1,413
Year built	1982	1987	1980
Household income	$46,878	$60,773	$80,734
Per capita income	$28,638	$34,225	$44,673
Poverty rate	25.5%	16%	12.5%
Unemployment rate	N/A	3.5%	4%

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Summary for 71854

Rent & Income

In 71854, the typical monthly rent is $894 and the typical household income is $46,878. Rent here is lower than Arkansas, and household income is lower than Arkansas. The estimated poverty rate is 25.5%.

Housing & Affordability

This ZIP Code is primarily owner-occupied, with renters accounting for about 38.6% of households. About 46.9% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Only about 14.9% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher, indicating lower levels of formal education.

ZIP 71854 — Rent vs Household Income

ZIP 71854 — Poverty

How ZIP 71854 compares in Arkansas (25 ZIP Codes)

Metric	This ZIP	Rank	Starts from	State range
Rent	$894	3 / 25	from lower rent	$733 – $1,378
Household income	$46,878	21 / 25	from higher income	$40,231 – $110,514
Poverty rate	25.5%	20 / 25	from lower poverty	4.7% – 30.7%

Rankings are calculated among ZIP Codes in Arkansas with total population > 30,000 (year 2024).

Detailed Ranking Explanation for ZIP Code 71854

Rent

For rent, this ZIP is positioned 3rd out of 25 ZIP Codes in Arkansas. In Arkansas as a whole, the range goes from $733 in ZIP 72601 up to $1,378 in ZIP 72758.

Household income

For household income, ZIP Code 71854 ranks 21st out of 25 ZIP Codes. Statewide, values range from $40,231 in ZIP 72209 up to $110,514 in ZIP 72712.

Poverty rate

For poverty levels, this ZIP is positioned 20th out of 25 ZIP Codes. Across Arkansas, figures vary from 4.7% in ZIP 72712 up to 30.7% in ZIP 72401.

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 71854 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $894 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing — including the apartment or home and essential utilities like heat, water, and electricity.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in ZIP Code 71854

Annual Household Income: $46,878

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in the ZIP code — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in ZIP Code 71854

Estimated Rate: 25.5%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in ZIP Code 71854

In ZIP Code 71854, households that rent: 5,422 (38.6%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?

Household Type	Count	Share
Renter-Occupied	5,422	38.6%
Owner-Occupied	8,631	61.4%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in ZIP Code 71854

In ZIP Code 71854, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 2,543 (46.9%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?

Household Group	Households	Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%)	2,543	46.9%
Other renter households	2,879	53.1%
Total renter households	5,422	100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in the ZIP code are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in ZIP Code 71854

Less than High School: 7,867 people (32.4%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 10,322 people (42.5%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 2,448 people (10.1%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 3,627 people (14.9%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 24,264

ℹ️ Have questions about how these statistics are calculated? See our data methodology & FAQs

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.