| ZIP Code | 71969 |
|---|---|
| City | Sims |
| State | Arkansas (AR) |
| County | Montgomery County |
| Area Code | 327/870 |
| Elevation | 714 ft |
| Latitude | 34.669242 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -93.62921 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 05097 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 50.2 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.93 |
| Below Poverty | 4.0% ▼ 61% below avg |
| College Grads | 59.0% ▲ 52% above avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 30 (18.1%) |
| Some College | 30 (18.1%) |
| Associates | 8 (4.8%) |
| Bachelors | 46 (27.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 52 (31.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $41,429 ▼ 46% below avg ↑ 20% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Total Units | 152 |
| Vacant Units | 34 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.93 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 152 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 34 |
| Owner Occupied | 86.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 13.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.93 |
ZIP code 71969 is located in Sims, Arkansas, within Montgomery County. With a population of 228, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 50.2 years. Economically, 71969 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $41,429 is below the national average.
The population of 71969 is primarily White (85.96%). Residents are well-educated — 59.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 4.0%. Household income has grown by 20% since 2019.
A notably high share of workers — 27% — work from home, reflecting the professional makeup of the area. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 73%.
Overall, ZIP code 71969 in Sims, AR is characterized as working-class, well-educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied.