71921 ZIP Code — Amity, AR

Clark County, Arkansas

ZIP code 71921 is located in Amity, Arkansas, within Clark County. It covers approximately 201.40 square miles and serves a population of 3,594 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 71921

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $85,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $54,333. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 71921 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,594

population

201.40

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

71921 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 71921

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71921. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Amity	Acceptable
Amity	Acceptable
Amity	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

71933 Bonnerdale (8.6 mi) 71929 Bismarck (9 mi) 71964 Pearcy (11.5 mi) 71962 Okolona (14.2 mi) 71943 Glenwood (15.1 mi) 71940 Delight (16.7 mi) 71950 Kirby (17.6 mi) 71999 Arkadelphia (17.8 mi) 71998 Arkadelphia (18.1 mi) 71923 Arkadelphia (20 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	3,594
Population density	18 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	019

Geography
Land area	201.40 sq mi
Water area	9.31 sq mi
Latitude	34.2502
Longitude	-93.3334
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	870

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.9%	55.3%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	30.0%	28.6%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	19.8%	13.7%	15.7%
Over $200k	1.2%	2.4%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

3,594

Population

People per sq mi

34.4

Median age

$54,333

Median household income

$26,832

Per capita income

$85,800

Median home value

$770

Median monthly rent

80.7%

Home ownership

15.8%

Poverty rate

4.1%

Unemployment

1,415

Housing units

19.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

117

Under 5

133

109

5–9

123

164

10–14

187

137

15–19

156

129

20–24

146

198

25–34

224

205

35–44

234

185

45–54

210

55–59

60–64

122

65–74

139

126

75–84

144

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,000	27.8%
18 and over	2,594	72.2%
65 and over	623	17.3%
Median age	34.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 82.9%

Hispanic or Latino 7.1%

Two or more races 6.4%

Other race 2.9%

Black or African American 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	3,205	82.9%
Hispanic or Latino	274	7.1%
Two or more races	249	6.4%
Other race	113	2.9%
Black or African American	27	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.9%	55.3%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	30.0%	28.6%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	19.8%	13.7%	15.7%
Over $200k	1.2%	2.4%	4.0%

Under $10k 4.6%

$10k–$15k 4.5%

$15k–$25k 9.8%

$25k–$35k 9.7%

$35k–$50k 18.5%

$50k–$75k 14.4%

$75k–$100k 17.5%

$100k–$150k 12.0%

$150k–$200k 3.8%

$200k+ 5.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.6%
$10k–$15k	4.5%
$15k–$25k	9.8%
$25k–$35k	9.7%
$35k–$50k	18.5%
$50k–$75k	14.4%
$75k–$100k	17.5%
$100k–$150k	12.0%
$150k–$200k	3.8%
$200k+	5.2%
Median income	$54,333

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 32.0%

$50k–$100k 22.5%

$100k–$150k 16.3%

$150k–$200k 10.3%

$200k–$300k 15.3%

$300k–$500k 3.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$85,800
Median rent / month	$770
Owner occupied	80.7%
Renter occupied	19.3%
Vacant	26.9%
Single-family detached	61.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	36.9%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	3.07

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	10.4%
2000–2009	18.4%
1990–1999	17.9%
1980–1989	15.7%
1970–1979	9.2%
1960–1969	10.2%
1950–1959	9.8%
1940–1949	2.1%
1939 or earlier	6.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.9%
1 bedroom	1.9%
2 bedrooms	17.0%
3 bedrooms	65.6%
4 bedrooms	11.5%
5+ bedrooms	0.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.2%
1 vehicle	25.2%
2 vehicles	37.0%
3 or more	36.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	22.3%
Electricity	49.5%
Propane / LP gas	15.4%
Wood	10.2%
Solar	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	755	62.7%
Cohabiting couple	27	2.2%
Male householder, no spouse	221	18.4%
Female householder, no spouse	201	16.7%
Households with children under 18	483	40.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	356	29.6%
Average household size	2.92

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.6%	21.6%
Married	57.8%	56.5%
Separated	0.8%	1.2%
Widowed	2.4%	11.5%
Divorced	9.4%	9.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.0%

Some HS, no diploma 8.4%

HS graduate 38.1%

Some college, no degree 21.1%

Associate's degree 8.9%

Bachelor's degree 11.4%

Graduate / professional 8.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.6%
Bachelor's or higher	19.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	103	10.5%
Kindergarten	4	0.4%
Elementary school	532	54.2%
High school	159	16.2%
College / grad school	184	18.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 31.3%

Construction 9.2%

Agriculture & mining 8.4%

Transportation & utilities 8.2%

Manufacturing 7.8%

Retail trade 7.6%

Professional & management 7.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.0%

Other services 6.7%

Finance & real estate 3.8%

Wholesale trade 1.9%

Public administration 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	37.4%
Service	10.5%
Sales & office	17.8%
Natural resources & construction	20.7%
Production & transportation	13.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	68.1%
Government	22.0%
Self-employed	9.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.0%
Carpool	14.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.1%
Work from home	4.4%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.8

Poverty

All people 15.8%

Under 18 years 22.8%

18 and over 13.1%

Married-couple families 9.5%

Female-led households 6.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.0%
Retirement income	26.0%
Supplemental Security	9.1%
Cash public assistance	1.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.1%
High blood pressure	38.4%
High cholesterol	39.1%
Diabetes	11.5%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	27.3%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	9.1%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.1%
Binge drinking	15.5%
No physical activity	28.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.1%
Depression	25.0%
Fair or poor health	18.8%
Poor mental health	16.3%
Poor physical health	13.1%
No health insurance	13.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.7%
Visited dentist	57.5%
Cholesterol screening	87.8%
Teeth loss	17.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	157	6.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.2%
Under 18	3.4%
18–64 years	15.1%
65 and over	51.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.8%
Public insurance	43.8%
No insurance	7.0%
Uninsured under 19	5.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,344	93.0%
Spanish	22	0.7%
Other Indo-European	22	0.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,525	98.1%
Born in same state	3,524	98.1%
Born in different state	2,543	70.8%
Foreign born	1	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	69	1.9%
Not a US citizen	4	5.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	457	12.7%
Italian	350	9.7%
Arab	224	6.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	21	0.6%
Dutch	8	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.5%
Internet access	89.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71921

What city is ZIP code 71921 in?

ZIP code 71921 is primarily assigned to Amity, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 71921 in?

ZIP code 71921 falls within Clark County, Arkansas.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71921?

16% of residents in ZIP code 71921 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 71921 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 71921 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 71921?

The median home value in ZIP code 71921 is $85,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 71921?

ZIP code 71921 has an estimated population of 3,594 residents, with a density of 18 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 71921 in?

ZIP code 71921 observes the CST timezone.