71801 ZIP Code — Hope, AR

Hempstead County, Arkansas

ZIP code 71801 is located in Hope, Arkansas, within Hempstead County. It covers approximately 297.68 square miles and serves a population of 15,521 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 71801

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $103,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 63%.

Median household income is $45,298. Poverty affects 25% of residents, above the national average. 41% 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 22 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 71801 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

15,521

population

297.68

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

71801 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 71801

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71801. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hope	Acceptable
Hope	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

71862 Washington (9.2 mi) 71835 Emmet (10.1 mi) 71838 Fulton (13.2 mi) 71855 Ozan (14.9 mi) 71831 Columbus (15.1 mi) 71825 Blevins (17.1 mi) 71847 Mc Caskill (18.9 mi) 71858 Rosston (18.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	15,521
Population density	52 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	057

Geography
Land area	297.68 sq mi
Water area	2.47 sq mi
Latitude	33.6596
Longitude	-93.5991
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	870

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.9%	51.6%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	33.4%	33.2%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	13.2%	12.2%	15.7%
Over $200k	3.6%	3.1%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

15,521

Population

People per sq mi

38.3

Median age

$45,298

Median household income

$25,644

Per capita income

$103,500

Median home value

$757

Median monthly rent

62.6%

Home ownership

24.7%

Poverty rate

3.7%

Unemployment

4,924

Housing units

14.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

445

Under 5

472

539

5–9

573

675

10–14

717

480

15–19

510

527

20–24

560

903

25–34

959

844

35–44

895

901

45–54

956

508

55–59

539

420

60–64

446

736

65–74

782

465

75–84

494

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	4,112	26.5%
18 and over	11,409	73.5%
65 and over	2,652	17.1%
Median age	38.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 47.4%

Black or African American 28.4%

Hispanic or Latino 11%

Other race 9.1%

Two or more races 3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	8,276	47.4%
Black or African American	4,950	28.4%
Hispanic or Latino	1,928	11%
Other race	1,583	9.1%
Two or more races	519	3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	155	0.9%
Asian	38	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.9%	51.6%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	33.4%	33.2%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	13.2%	12.2%	15.7%
Over $200k	3.6%	3.1%	4.0%

Under $10k 7.8%

$10k–$15k 9.8%

$15k–$25k 12.7%

$25k–$35k 9.6%

$35k–$50k 14.6%

$50k–$75k 18.0%

$75k–$100k 10.2%

$100k–$150k 10.0%

$150k–$200k 3.0%

$200k+ 4.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.8%
$10k–$15k	9.8%
$15k–$25k	12.7%
$25k–$35k	9.6%
$35k–$50k	14.6%
$50k–$75k	18.0%
$75k–$100k	10.2%
$100k–$150k	10.0%
$150k–$200k	3.0%
$200k+	4.4%
Median income	$45,298

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.1%

$50k–$100k 33.3%

$100k–$150k 18.2%

$150k–$200k 15.2%

$200k–$300k 12.2%

$300k–$500k 5.0%

$500k–$1M 0.8%

$1M+ 0.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$103,500
Median rent / month	$757
Owner occupied	62.6%
Renter occupied	37.4%
Vacant	20.8%
Single-family detached	70.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.7%
Mobile homes	16.6%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.82

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.5%
2010–2019	9.7%
2000–2009	6.8%
1990–1999	12.0%
1980–1989	19.0%
1970–1979	18.4%
1960–1969	13.4%
1950–1959	8.6%
1940–1949	4.3%
1939 or earlier	7.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.7%
1 bedroom	3.5%
2 bedrooms	29.6%
3 bedrooms	53.2%
4 bedrooms	10.3%
5+ bedrooms	0.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.3%
1 vehicle	27.9%
2 vehicles	40.1%
3 or more	22.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	47.2%
Electricity	41.7%
Propane / LP gas	5.7%
Wood	4.8%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,360	42.6%
Cohabiting couple	256	4.6%
Male householder, no spouse	1,207	21.8%
Female householder, no spouse	1,715	31.0%
Households with children under 18	1,787	32.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,935	34.9%
Average household size	2.73

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.8%	32.0%
Married	50.9%	41.2%
Separated	2.8%	2.5%
Widowed	3.7%	12.9%
Divorced	12.8%	11.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 9.6%

Some HS, no diploma 8.6%

HS graduate 37.9%

Some college, no degree 20.9%

Associate's degree 8.8%

Bachelor's degree 8.9%

Graduate / professional 5.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	81.8%
Bachelor's or higher	14.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	164	4.3%
Kindergarten	155	4.1%
Elementary school	2,094	54.8%
High school	1,016	26.6%
College / grad school	395	10.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.1%

Manufacturing 22.7%

Agriculture & mining 9.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.0%

Retail trade 8.9%

Construction 6.1%

Transportation & utilities 5.5%

Other services 4.2%

Professional & management 3.5%

Public administration 3.4%

Finance & real estate 2.7%

Wholesale trade 1.0%

Information 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.0%
Service	14.4%
Sales & office	15.9%
Natural resources & construction	16.0%
Production & transportation	25.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.9%
Government	14.1%
Self-employed	4.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.2%
Carpool	11.8%
Public transit	0.3%
Walk	1.0%
Work from home	1.8%
Other means	0.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.2

Poverty

All people 24.7%

Under 18 years 35.2%

18 and over 20.8%

Married-couple families 6.7%

Female-led households 42.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.4%
Retirement income	19.3%
Supplemental Security	12.2%
Cash public assistance	0.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.0%
High blood pressure	41.6%
High cholesterol	36.2%
Diabetes	14.2%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	10.9%
Arthritis	28.7%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	9.7%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.0%
Binge drinking	13.8%
No physical activity	36.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.0%
Depression	24.6%
Fair or poor health	25.3%
Poor mental health	17.7%
Poor physical health	15.2%
No health insurance	19.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.4%
Visited dentist	49.0%
Cholesterol screening	87.2%
Teeth loss	22.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	641	5.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.8%
Under 18	3.2%
18–64 years	20.3%
65 and over	45.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	46.1%
Public insurance	51.0%
No insurance	12.8%
Uninsured under 19	7.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	14,604	94.1%
Spanish	901	6.2%
Other Indo-European	896	6.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	5	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	14,252	91.8%
Born in same state	14,087	90.8%
Born in different state	9,778	63.0%
Foreign born	165	1.1%
Naturalized citizen	1,269	8.2%
Not a US citizen	242	19.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,233	7.9%
French	1,186	7.6%
Arab	861	5.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	36	0.2%
German	3	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.7%
Internet access	86.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71801

What city is ZIP code 71801 in?

ZIP code 71801 is primarily assigned to Hope, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 71801 in?

ZIP code 71801 falls within Hempstead County, Arkansas.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71801?

25% of residents in ZIP code 71801 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 71801?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 71801 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 71801 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 71801?

The median home value in ZIP code 71801 is $103,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 71801 in?

ZIP code 71801 observes the CST timezone.