71901 ZIP Code — Hot Springs National Park, AR

Garland County, Arkansas

ZIP code 71901 is located in Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas, within Garland County. It covers approximately 101.91 square miles and serves a population of 30,023 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 501.

About ZIP code 71901

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $162,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 63%.

Median household income is $51,863. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. 36% 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 21 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 71901 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

30,023

population

101.91

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

71901 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 71901

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71901. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hot Springs National Park	Acceptable
Hot Springs National Park	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

71913 Hot Springs National Park (6.2 mi) 71909 Hot Springs Village (9.3 mi) 72087 Lonsdale (9.5 mi) 71956 Mountain Pine (12.9 mi) 72104 Malvern (13.8 mi) 71949 Jessieville (15.9 mi) 71968 Royal (17.5 mi) 71964 Pearcy (18.1 mi) 72019 Benton (18.3 mi) 72019 Benton (18.3 mi) 72122 Paron (18.5 mi) 72167 Traskwood (19.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	30,023
Population density	295 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	051

Geography
Land area	101.91 sq mi
Water area	1.61 sq mi
Latitude	34.5329
Longitude	-92.9743
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	501

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.9%	49.7%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	32.7%	33.9%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	11.3%	13.7%	15.7%
Over $200k	3.1%	2.7%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

30,023

Population

295

People per sq mi

42.5

Median age

$51,863

Median household income

$28,371

Per capita income

$162,500

Median home value

$784

Median monthly rent

63.1%

Home ownership

19.1%

Poverty rate

5.9%

Unemployment

10,324

Housing units

24.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

741

Under 5

766

950

5–9

983

837

10–14

865

855

15–19

885

1,180

20–24

1,221

1,494

25–34

1,544

1,768

35–44

1,828

1,952

45–54

2,019

1,143

55–59

1,182

1,139

60–64

1,178

1,544

65–74

1,597

908

75–84

939

248

85+

257

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	6,164	20.5%
18 and over	23,859	79.5%
65 and over	5,493	18.3%
Median age	42.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 77.8%

Black or African American 12.9%

Two or more races 5.5%

Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

Asian 0.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%

Other race 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	23,735	77.8%
Black or African American	3,932	12.9%
Two or more races	1,688	5.5%
Hispanic or Latino	470	1.5%
Asian	253	0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	234	0.8%
Other race	166	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.9%	49.7%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	32.7%	33.9%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	11.3%	13.7%	15.7%
Over $200k	3.1%	2.7%	4.0%

Under $10k 8.3%

$10k–$15k 7.0%

$15k–$25k 11.9%

$25k–$35k 8.1%

$35k–$50k 12.7%

$50k–$75k 18.0%

$75k–$100k 12.3%

$100k–$150k 13.5%

$150k–$200k 4.6%

$200k+ 3.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.3%
$10k–$15k	7.0%
$15k–$25k	11.9%
$25k–$35k	8.1%
$35k–$50k	12.7%
$50k–$75k	18.0%
$75k–$100k	12.3%
$100k–$150k	13.5%
$150k–$200k	4.6%
$200k+	3.5%
Median income	$51,863

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.2%

$50k–$100k 17.3%

$100k–$150k 14.6%

$150k–$200k 17.2%

$200k–$300k 21.9%

$300k–$500k 13.3%

$500k–$1M 2.3%

$1M+ 1.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$162,500
Median rent / month	$784
Owner occupied	63.1%
Renter occupied	36.9%
Vacant	16.4%
Single-family detached	65.2%
Large apartment buildings	5.1%
Mobile homes	10.1%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.45

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.5%
2010–2019	5.1%
2000–2009	14.1%
1990–1999	10.6%
1980–1989	10.3%
1970–1979	14.0%
1960–1969	12.7%
1950–1959	9.2%
1940–1949	8.9%
1939 or earlier	14.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.7%
1 bedroom	14.9%
2 bedrooms	26.7%
3 bedrooms	40.7%
4 bedrooms	10.9%
5+ bedrooms	3.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.3%
1 vehicle	34.0%
2 vehicles	35.4%
3 or more	21.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	40.4%
Electricity	54.9%
Propane / LP gas	2.2%
Wood	2.2%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	5,102	40.9%
Cohabiting couple	830	6.7%
Male householder, no spouse	2,777	22.3%
Female householder, no spouse	3,765	30.2%
Households with children under 18	3,887	31.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	4,018	32.2%
Average household size	2.30

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.1%	27.2%
Married	45.9%	43.8%
Separated	2.2%	1.2%
Widowed	5.6%	11.3%
Divorced	11.3%	16.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.9%

Some HS, no diploma 9.4%

HS graduate 31.3%

Some college, no degree 22.6%

Associate's degree 9.5%

Bachelor's degree 16.5%

Graduate / professional 7.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.6%
Bachelor's or higher	24.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	775	12.0%
Kindergarten	218	3.4%
Elementary school	2,947	45.8%
High school	1,326	20.6%
College / grad school	1,167	18.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.2%

Retail trade 17.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.9%

Other services 9.7%

Manufacturing 8.4%

Professional & management 7.7%

Construction 7.3%

Finance & real estate 4.2%

Public administration 3.3%

Transportation & utilities 2.6%

Wholesale trade 1.8%

Information 1.1%

Agriculture & mining 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.2%
Service	24.7%
Sales & office	23.4%
Natural resources & construction	8.5%
Production & transportation	11.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.0%
Government	10.4%
Self-employed	6.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.6%
Carpool	9.0%
Public transit	0.9%
Walk	2.1%
Work from home	4.7%
Other means	1.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.6

Poverty

All people 19.1%

Under 18 years 23.1%

18 and over 18.1%

Married-couple families 4.8%

Female-led households 28.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.3%
Retirement income	20.3%
Supplemental Security	9.2%
Cash public assistance	2.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.9%
High blood pressure	41.7%
High cholesterol	39.5%
Diabetes	13.3%
Heart disease	8.4%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	27.5%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	9.5%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.0%
Binge drinking	13.5%
No physical activity	31.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.5%
Depression	23.9%
Fair or poor health	21.8%
Poor mental health	16.4%
Poor physical health	14.1%
No health insurance	15.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.7%
Visited dentist	58.0%
Cholesterol screening	88.1%
Teeth loss	18.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	2,007	8.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.0%
Under 18	11.1%
18–64 years	19.5%
65 and over	43.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	51.6%
Public insurance	49.7%
No insurance	11.3%
Uninsured under 19	5.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	28,516	95.0%
Spanish	1,060	3.7%
Other Indo-European	568	2.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	69	0.2%
Other languages	415	1.5%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	28,582	95.2%
Born in same state	28,437	94.7%
Born in different state	17,668	58.8%
Foreign born	145	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	1,441	4.8%
Not a US citizen	386	26.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	3,377	11.2%
French	2,422	8.1%
Arab	1,754	5.8%
Polish	385	1.3%
English	340	1.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	70	0.2%
Norwegian	65	0.2%
Dutch	64	0.2%
Irish	13	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.5%
Internet access	91.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71901

What city is ZIP code 71901 in?

ZIP code 71901 is primarily assigned to Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 71901 in?

ZIP code 71901 falls within Garland County, Arkansas.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71901?

19% of residents in ZIP code 71901 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 71901 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 71901 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 71901?

The median home value in ZIP code 71901 is $162,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 71901?

ZIP code 71901 has an estimated population of 30,023 residents, with a density of 295 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 71901 in?

ZIP code 71901 observes the CST timezone.