Zip Code 71740

AR · Population: 1,669

C+
54/100
6
F
Safety
66
B
Affordability
65
B
Quality of Life
81
A
Jobs
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About Zip Code 71740

Zip code 71740 is located in Arkansas and is home to approximately 1,669 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 54/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

Crime rates here are considerably above the national average. Safety is a significant concern in this area.

The median household income here is $64,028, with home values near $152,600 and rents around $664/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 18.8% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 1.2%.

Scores are percentile-based: a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that dimension. Data is sourced from the US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and the FBI Uniform Crime Report.

Demographics & Economics

Median Income
$64,028
Home Value
$152,600
Rent
$664/mo
Median Age
30
College Educated
18.8%
Unemployment
1.2%
Owner-Occupied
84%
Rent Burden
12.4% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety6FLower crime = higher score
Affordability66BLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life65BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy81ALower unemployment = higher
Overall54C+Weighted average

Methodology

All scores are percentile-based (0–100): a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that metric. Safety uses FBI Uniform Crime Report state-level data (Phase 2 will add zip-level granularity). Economic and demographic data is from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates (2022).