71601 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Arkansas based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 71601 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 71601 is African American. The current unemployment level in 71601 is 5.2%.
| Population | 13,550 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
| Population Density | 115 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 6,255 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.3% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $33,263 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020) | $31,100 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (April 2024) | 5.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 85.06% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 95.85% |
71601 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,615 | 11.82% |
| Black | 11,622 | 85.06% |
| Hispanic | 264 | 1.93% |
| Asian | 83 | 0.61% |
| Native American | 79 | 0.58% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
71601 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 29 | 1.55% |
| Black | 1,801 | 96.52% |
| Hispanic | 28 | 1.5% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.21% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.21% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
71601 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 442 | 5.6% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,133 | 14.37% |
| High School Diploma | 2,701 | 34.25% |
| No High School Diploma | 174 | 2.21% |
| GED or Alternate | 539 | 6.83% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,990 | 25.23% |
| Associates Degree | 408 | 5.17% |
| Masters Degree | 343 | 4.35% |
| Professional Degree | 108 | 1.37% |
| Doctorate Degree | 49 | 0.62% |