| ZIP Code | 71901 |
|---|---|
| City | Hot Springs National Park |
| State | Arkansas (AR) |
| County | Garland County |
| Area Code | 501 |
| Elevation | 569 ft |
| Latitude | 34.52645 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -92.97407 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 05051 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.5 yrs ↑ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.29 |
| Below Poverty | 19.7% ▲ 97% above avg |
| College Grads | 37.8% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 6.1% ▲ 25% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 195 (1.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 5,493 (30%) |
| Some College | 2,390 (13%) |
| Associates | 3,318 (18.1%) |
| Bachelors | 1,825 (10%) |
| Graduate Degree | 5,095 (27.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $52,410 ▼ 31% below avg ↑ 31% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $173,400 ▼ 38% below avg ↑ 41% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $797/mo ↑ 21% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 14,952 |
| Vacant Units | 2,457 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.29 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 14,952 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 2,457 |
| Owner Occupied | 62.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 37.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.29 |
ZIP code 71901 is located in Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas, within Garland County. With a population of 29,719, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 42.5 years. Economically, 71901 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $52,410 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 71901 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $173,400 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $797 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 62.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 41% since 2019.
The population of 71901 is primarily White (71.17%). Residents are moderately educated — 37.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 19.7%. Household income has grown by 31% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 71901 stands at 6.1%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 82%.
Overall, ZIP code 71901 in Hot Springs National Park, AR is characterized as working-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 29,719 residents, a median household income of $52,410, and a median home value of $173,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Arkansas.