71857 ZIP Code, Prescott, AR
71857 is a ZIP code in Prescott, Arkansas — mostly in Nevada County (87% of its land), with smaller parts in Hempstead County. It covers 278 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 71721, 71722 and 71835. 5,818 people live here in 2,114 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and owners and renters are mixed (68% own). Median household income is $53,125, below the Arkansas median of $60,773.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Prescott, AR
- County: Nevada County
- Land area: 278 sq mi
- Population: 5,818
- Median household income: $53,125
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 5,818 |
| Households | 2,114 |
| Median household income | $53,125 |
| Income per person | $23,955 |
| Median age | 37.3 |
| Homeowners | 68.3% |
| Median home value | $86,300 |
| Median rent | $906 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.1% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 22.3 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 27.6% |
| Moved in the past year | 19.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 22.0% |
| Broadband internet | 75.1% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 6.0% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 5.3% |
| $10–15K | 7.0% |
| $15–25K | 6.7% |
| $25–35K | 9.4% |
| $35–50K | 17.8% |
| $50–75K | 28.8% |
| $75–100K | 13.1% |
| $100–150K | 8.3% |
| $150–200K | 2.0% |
| $200K+ | 1.7% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 14.6% |
| 10–19 | 15.5% |
| 20–24 | 6.4% |
| 25–34 | 6.3% |
| 35–44 | 12.1% |
| 45–54 | 14.2% |
| 55–64 | 13.6% |
| 65–74 | 9.6% |
| 75+ | 7.7% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 22.4% |
| Owned outright | 30.2% |
| Rented | 24.4% |
| Vacant | 23.0% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 69.5% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 0.0% |
| 5–19 units | 3.4% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 27.1% |
Businesses in 71857
86 business establishments with 1,642 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 21
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 16
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 11
- Accommodation and Food Services: 8
- Finance and Insurance: 6
- Transportation and Warehousing: 5
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 3
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 71721 — Beirne CDP, AR (9.7 mi)
- 71722 — Bluff City town, AR (10.9 mi)
- 71835 — Emmet city, AR (10.9 mi)
- 71772 — Whelen Springs town, AR (12.3 mi)
- 71825 — Blevins city, AR (13.6 mi)
- 71743 — Gurdon city, AR (15 mi)
- 71858 — Rosston town, AR (15.5 mi)
- 71922 — Antoine town, AR (15.9 mi)
Areas that include 71857
- Prescott, AR ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Bluff City, AR ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Reader, AR ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Hempstead County ZIP codes — 11 ZIP codes
- Nevada County ZIP codes — 8 ZIP codes
- Arkansas ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 4 of 5: highest median household income in Nevada County
- No. 3 of 5: highest median home value in Nevada County
- No. 5 of 5: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Nevada County
- No. 1 of 5: highest share of households with children in Nevada County
- No. 1 of 5: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Nevada County
- No. 1 of 5: lowest median age in Nevada County
- No. 5 of 5: highest median age in Nevada County
- No. 1 of 5: fastest population growth in Nevada County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 71857, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 71857 in?
- 71857 is a Prescott, AR mailing address. By land area, 2% lies inside Prescott; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 71857 in?
- 71857 is mostly in Nevada County (87% of its land), with smaller parts in Hempstead County.
- What is the population of 71857?
- About 5,818 people (±522), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 5,723.
- What is the median household income in 71857?
- $53,125 (±$8,112), compared with $60,773 for Arkansas as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 71857?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 71857 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 71857?
- The closest, measured center to center: 71721 (9.7 mi, Beirne), 71722 (10.9 mi, Bluff City), 71835 (10.9 mi, Emmet), 71772 (12.3 mi, Whelen Springs), 71825 (13.6 mi, Blevins) and 71743 (15 mi, Gurdon).
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