| ZIP Code | 71743 |
|---|---|
| City | Gurdon |
| State | Arkansas (AR) |
| County | Clark County |
| Area Code | 327/870 |
| Elevation | 258 ft |
| Latitude | 33.889333 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -93.097793 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 05019 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.3 yrs ↓ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.39 |
| Below Poverty | 8.8% ▼ 12% below avg |
| College Grads | 22.3% ▼ 42% below avg |
| Unemployment | 5.6% ▲ 15% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 47 (2.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 804 (39.7%) |
| Some College | 338 (16.7%) |
| Associates | 383 (18.9%) |
| Bachelors | 103 (5.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 349 (17.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $50,690 ▼ 34% below avg ↑ 19% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $122,200 ▼ 56% below avg ↑ 57% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $693/mo ↑ 6% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,661 |
| Vacant Units | 311 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.39 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,661 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 311 |
| Owner Occupied | 68.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 31.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.39 |
ZIP code 71743 is located in Gurdon, Arkansas, within Clark County. With a population of 3,252, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 40.3 years. Economically, 71743 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $50,690 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 71743 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $122,200 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $693 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 68.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 57% since 2019.
The population of 71743 is majority White (64.67%). Residents are less-educated — 22.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.8%. Household income has grown by 19% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 71743 stands at 5.6%, which is near the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 76%.
Overall, ZIP code 71743 in Gurdon, AR is characterized as working-class, less-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 3,252 residents, a median household income of $50,690, and a median home value of $122,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Arkansas.