71953 ZIP Code, Mena, AR
71953 is a ZIP code in Mena, Arkansas — mostly in Polk County (75% of its land), with smaller parts in Scott and Le Flore counties. It covers 684 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 72926, 71945 and 71972. 13,415 people live here in 5,620 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (81%). Median household income is $51,969, below the Arkansas median of $60,773; the median age is 47.8, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Mena, AR
- County: Polk County
- Land area: 684 sq mi
- Population: 13,415
- Median household income: $51,969
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 13,415 |
| Households | 5,620 |
| Median household income | $51,969 |
| Income per person | $30,724 |
| Median age | 47.8 |
| Homeowners | 80.8% |
| Median home value | $164,100 |
| Median rent | $699 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.1% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 17.8 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 21.0% |
| Moved in the past year | 12.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.9% |
| Broadband internet | 82.3% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 2.7% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 5.1% |
| $10–15K | 6.0% |
| $15–25K | 9.6% |
| $25–35K | 12.5% |
| $35–50K | 15.7% |
| $50–75K | 16.8% |
| $75–100K | 12.0% |
| $100–150K | 13.1% |
| $150–200K | 5.2% |
| $200K+ | 4.0% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 11.8% |
| 10–19 | 9.7% |
| 20–24 | 4.8% |
| 25–34 | 10.1% |
| 35–44 | 10.0% |
| 45–54 | 12.0% |
| 55–64 | 16.0% |
| 65–74 | 15.2% |
| 75+ | 10.3% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 29.4% |
| Owned outright | 35.6% |
| Rented | 15.4% |
| Vacant | 19.6% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 78.9% |
| Townhome | 1.4% |
| 2–4 units | 1.6% |
| 5–19 units | 3.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.3% |
| Mobile / other | 14.9% |
Businesses in 71953
365 business establishments with 4,082 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 60
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 52
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 44
- Accommodation and Food Services: 33
- Construction: 27
- Transportation and Warehousing: 25
- Manufacturing: 23
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 22
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 72926 — Boles CDP, AR (12.4 mi)
- 71945 — Hatfield town, AR (12.7 mi)
- 71972 — Vandervoort town, AR (15.8 mi)
- 71937 — Cove town, AR (17.9 mi)
- 72958 — Waldron city, AR (20.3 mi)
- 71961 — Oden town, AR (21.2 mi)
- 72950 (21.3 mi)
- 71973 — Wickes town, AR (23.5 mi)
Areas that include 71953
- Mena, AR ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Acorn, AR ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Board Camp, AR ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Polk County ZIP codes — 7 ZIP codes
- Scott County ZIP codes — 10 ZIP codes
- Arkansas ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 71953, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 71953 in?
- 71953 is a Mena, AR mailing address. By land area, 1% lies inside Mena; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 71953 in?
- 71953 is mostly in Polk County (75% of its land), with smaller parts in Scott and Le Flore counties.
- What is the population of 71953?
- About 13,415 people (±559), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 14,090.
- What is the median household income in 71953?
- $51,969 (±$6,264), 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 71953?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 71953 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 71953?
- The closest, measured center to center: 72926 (12.4 mi, Boles), 71945 (12.7 mi, Hatfield), 71972 (15.8 mi, Vandervoort), 71937 (17.9 mi, Cove), 72958 (20.3 mi, Waldron) and 71961 (21.2 mi, Oden).
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