71603 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 71603 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 71603 is African American. The current unemployment level in 71603 is 5.2%.
| Population | 30,604 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
| Population Density | 168 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 13,146 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.5% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $46,089 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020) | $44,600 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (April 2024) | 5.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 62.23% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 89.60% |
71603 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 10,763 | 36.02% |
| Black | 18,521 | 61.99% |
| Hispanic | 300 | 1% |
| Asian | 144 | 0.48% |
| Native American | 35 | 0.12% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 115 | 0.38% |
71603 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 264 | 6.96% |
| Black | 3,430 | 90.43% |
| Hispanic | 56 | 1.48% |
| Asian | 40 | 1.05% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.05% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1 | 0.03% |
71603 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,364 | 6.68% |
| Bachelor Degree | 3,379 | 16.55% |
| High School Diploma | 7,466 | 36.58% |
| No High School Diploma | 314 | 1.54% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,078 | 5.28% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 4,141 | 20.29% |
| Associates Degree | 1,228 | 6.02% |
| Masters Degree | 1,047 | 5.13% |
| Professional Degree | 254 | 1.24% |
| Doctorate Degree | 140 | 0.69% |