71923 ZIP Code — Arkadelphia, AR

Clark County, Arkansas

ZIP code 71923 is located in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, within Clark County. It covers approximately 381.83 square miles and serves a population of 14,400 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 71923

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $157,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 57%.

Median household income is $48,602. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. 37% 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 20 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 31% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 71923 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

14,400

population

381.83

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

71923 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 71923

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71923. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Arkadelphia	Acceptable
Arkadelphia	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

71999 Arkadelphia (5.5 mi) 71998 Arkadelphia (5.6 mi) 71743 Gurdon (10 mi) 71962 Okolona (13.6 mi) 71941 Donaldson (15.1 mi) 71857 Prescott (18.9 mi) 71929 Bismarck (19.4 mi) 71763 Sparkman (20 mi) 71921 Amity (20 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	14,400
Population density	38 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	019

Geography
Land area	381.83 sq mi
Water area	8.18 sq mi
Latitude	34.0495
Longitude	-93.0817
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	57.2%	55.3%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	26.1%	28.6%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	13.5%	13.7%	15.7%
Over $200k	3.2%	2.4%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

14,400

Population

People per sq mi

32.2

Median age

$48,602

Median household income

$26,977

Per capita income

$157,400

Median home value

$694

Median monthly rent

57.4%

Home ownership

20.3%

Poverty rate

4.1%

Unemployment

4,628

Housing units

30.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

382

Under 5

436

281

5–9

321

455

10–14

519

569

15–19

649

993

20–24

1,133

844

25–34

962

580

35–44

661

688

45–54

785

405

55–59

461

372

60–64

425

671

65–74

765

377

75–84

429

111

85+

126

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,773	19.3%
18 and over	11,627	80.7%
65 and over	2,479	17.2%
Median age	32.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 65.1%

Black or African American 25.6%

Two or more races 3.2%

Hispanic or Latino 3.2%

Other race 2.6%

Asian 0.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	9,689	65.1%
Black or African American	3,810	25.6%
Two or more races	478	3.2%
Hispanic or Latino	476	3.2%
Other race	388	2.6%
Asian	23	0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	10	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.2%	55.3%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	26.1%	28.6%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	13.5%	13.7%	15.7%
Over $200k	3.2%	2.4%	4.0%

Under $10k 8.4%

$10k–$15k 5.6%

$15k–$25k 13.8%

$25k–$35k 11.9%

$35k–$50k 11.9%

$50k–$75k 13.8%

$75k–$100k 12.2%

$100k–$150k 15.4%

$150k–$200k 2.8%

$200k+ 4.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.4%
$10k–$15k	5.6%
$15k–$25k	13.8%
$25k–$35k	11.9%
$35k–$50k	11.9%
$50k–$75k	13.8%
$75k–$100k	12.2%
$100k–$150k	15.4%
$150k–$200k	2.8%
$200k+	4.1%
Median income	$48,602

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.7%

$50k–$100k 13.1%

$100k–$150k 19.7%

$150k–$200k 19.1%

$200k–$300k 19.9%

$300k–$500k 12.7%

$500k–$1M 1.8%

$1M+ 1.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$157,400
Median rent / month	$694
Owner occupied	57.4%
Renter occupied	42.6%
Vacant	19.1%
Single-family detached	59.3%
Large apartment buildings	3.8%
Mobile homes	12.1%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.48

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.5%
2010–2019	12.1%
2000–2009	12.7%
1990–1999	21.6%
1980–1989	15.1%
1970–1979	13.8%
1960–1969	11.7%
1950–1959	5.8%
1940–1949	1.5%
1939 or earlier	5.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.5%
1 bedroom	12.6%
2 bedrooms	26.3%
3 bedrooms	41.3%
4 bedrooms	14.9%
5+ bedrooms	1.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.6%
1 vehicle	34.2%
2 vehicles	36.9%
3 or more	23.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	29.3%
Electricity	59.1%
Propane / LP gas	8.1%
Wood	3.3%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,408	42.1%
Cohabiting couple	376	6.6%
Male householder, no spouse	1,064	18.6%
Female householder, no spouse	1,865	32.6%
Households with children under 18	1,314	23.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,933	33.8%
Average household size	2.30

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	40.0%	41.2%
Married	44.2%	38.0%
Separated	1.5%	1.4%
Widowed	5.2%	10.1%
Divorced	9.1%	9.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.8%

Some HS, no diploma 6.6%

HS graduate 27.9%

Some college, no degree 27.0%

Associate's degree 5.1%

Bachelor's degree 19.1%

Graduate / professional 11.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.6%
Bachelor's or higher	30.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	145	3.3%
Kindergarten	83	1.9%
Elementary school	1,343	30.1%
High school	531	11.9%
College / grad school	2,353	52.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.4%

Retail trade 13.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.9%

Manufacturing 10.4%

Professional & management 6.0%

Other services 5.7%

Transportation & utilities 5.0%

Construction 4.1%

Finance & real estate 3.9%

Public administration 3.2%

Agriculture & mining 2.2%

Wholesale trade 1.3%

Information 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.4%
Service	25.0%
Sales & office	17.0%
Natural resources & construction	7.9%
Production & transportation	16.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.2%
Government	17.0%
Self-employed	3.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.6%
Carpool	13.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	7.6%
Work from home	2.7%
Other means	0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.0

Poverty

All people 20.3%

Under 18 years 26.4%

18 and over 18.7%

Married-couple families 3.2%

Female-led households 34.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.7%
Retirement income	22.3%
Supplemental Security	5.7%
Cash public assistance	2.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.5%
High blood pressure	36.2%
High cholesterol	35.3%
Diabetes	11.3%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	23.7%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	7.6%
Cancer	6.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.1%
Binge drinking	15.6%
No physical activity	27.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.1%
Depression	24.3%
Fair or poor health	18.4%
Poor mental health	17.2%
Poor physical health	12.0%
No health insurance	13.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.3%
Visited dentist	57.9%
Cholesterol screening	85.8%
Teeth loss	18.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	665	5.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.7%
Under 18	4.5%
18–64 years	17.1%
65 and over	47.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	60.6%
Public insurance	41.8%
No insurance	8.5%
Uninsured under 19	4.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	13,582	94.3%
Spanish	104	0.8%
Other Indo-European	104	0.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	14,166	98.4%
Born in same state	13,907	96.6%
Born in different state	9,858	68.5%
Foreign born	259	1.8%
Naturalized citizen	234	1.6%
Not a US citizen	61	26.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,443	10%
Italian	1,430	9.9%
Arab	1,173	8.1%
English	134	0.9%
German	98	0.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	72	0.5%
Irish	19	0.1%
Dutch	16	0.1%
Norwegian	5	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.7%
Internet access	90.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71923

What city is ZIP code 71923 in?

ZIP code 71923 is primarily assigned to Arkadelphia, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 71923 in?

ZIP code 71923 falls within Clark County, Arkansas.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71923?

20% of residents in ZIP code 71923 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 71923 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 71923 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 71923?

The median home value in ZIP code 71923 is $157,400.

What is the population of ZIP code 71923?

ZIP code 71923 has an estimated population of 14,400 residents, with a density of 38 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 71923 in?

ZIP code 71923 observes the CST timezone.