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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 71655 has 14,458 residents and 5,904 households (average 2.34 persons per household). The median age is 37.0 years, slightly younger than the state (38.8) and slightly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.3% male and 51.7% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (64.4%, lower than the state average of 70.2%) and Black or African American (28.6%, much higher than the state average of 15.1% and well above the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.8%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%), and Black or African American share is much higher than both the state (15.1%) and national averages (12.4%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

2020 Population:	14,458Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:	13,892Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:	15,479Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	39.5 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$40,878Source: Census ACS

Households:	5,904Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$132,500Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	2.34Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	3.09Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	15,275	15,542	15,510	15,406	15,318	15,070	15,106	15,192	15,094	15,445	14,286	14,296	13,892
Decennial Census	15,387	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	14,458	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Median Age: 37

Male Median Age: 34.4

Female Median Age: 39.4

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Group	< 5	5-9	10-14	15-19	20-24	25-29	30-34	35-39	40-44	45-49	50-54	55-59	60-64	65-69	70-74	75-79	80-84	85+
Male	463	482	496	598	612	484	395	388	372	359	393	437	432	400	280	182	123	83
Female	428	412	516	510	598	464	471	399	411	436	423	518	467	416	360	235	198	217
Total	891	894	1,012	1,108	1,210	948	866	787	783	795	816	955	899	816	640	417	321	300

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	9,305	64.24%
Black:	4,134	28.54%
Hispanic:*	551	3.80%
Asian:	102	0.70%
American Indian:	78	0.54%
Hawaiian:	11	0.08%
Other:	303	2.09%
Total:	14,484	100%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	%	Median Age
Males:	6,979	48.27%	34.4 years
Females:	7,479	51.73%	39.4 years
Total:	14,458	100%	37.0 years

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	13,466	96.93%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	15	0.11%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	136	0.98%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	275	2.96%
Total Population:	13,892	100%
Total Native Population:	13,481	97.04%
Total Foreign-born Population:	411	2.96%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment

In 2023, the Median household income is $40,878, which is far less than the national median ($78,538), is up $8,291 (25.4%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $7,518. Family households earn a median of $61,788 versus $21,841 for nonfamily households (a difference of $39,947). By gender, male median income is $44,289 and female is $39,670, which is much lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $4,619 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 50.2%, which is much lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 5.6%, which is edges higher than the state rate (5.1%). The largest occupation group is Management (38.9%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

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Income Type	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Household Income	$32,587	$30,763	$30,280	$31,030	$31,398	$32,034	$36,235	$43,992	$48,396	$43,197	$43,241	$44,767	$40,878
Median Family Income	$45,958	$41,835	$39,789	$41,047	$42,639	$45,156	$48,750	$58,566	$63,744	$65,203	$59,812	$63,034	$61,788
Median NonFamily Income	$19,925	$18,608	$17,062	$15,532	$15,679	$17,459	$22,022	$21,988	$26,055	$21,542	$22,656	$21,335	$21,841
Median Male Income	$42,172	$42,960	$35,000	$35,964	$38,626	$40,033	$42,360	$47,666	$49,218	$48,656	$47,200	$48,339	$44,289
Median Female Income	$27,075	$27,065	$24,551	$30,156	$30,689	$30,558	$32,285	$34,531	$34,825	$37,035	$38,233	$40,335	$39,670

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	5,466	47.44%
Unemployed:	322	2.79%
Not In Labor Force:	5,735	49.77%
Total:	11,523	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	2,128	38.93%
Service:	1,076	19.69%
Sales and Office:	768	14.05%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	610	11.16%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	884	16.17%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	5,466	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In 2023, the median home value is $132,500, which is far less than the national median ($303,400), is up $51,800 (64.19%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $23,200. The median gross rent is $703, which is considerably lower than the national median ($1,348), is up $125 (21.63%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $46. Of occupied housing, owners make up 60.61% (48.92% with a mortgage, 51.08% free-and-clear) and renters 39.39% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 14.25%, which is far higher than the national rate (10.43%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Home Value	$80,700	$85,100	$87,600	$91,600	$97,000	$97,600	$96,200	$103,900	$109,300	$110,100	$109,400	$130,500	$132,500

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	370	16.45%
$500 to $999:	1,209	53.76%
$1,000 to $1,499:	268	11.92%
$1,500 to $1,999:	0	0.00%
$2,000 to $2,499:	0	0.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:	0	0.00%
$3,000 or more:	24	1.07%
No Rent:	378	16.81%
Total:	2,249	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Rent	$578	$598	$593	$593	$588	$622	$644	$640	$657	$661	$714	$699	$703

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	1,693	29.65%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	1,768	30.96%
Renter Occupied:	2,249	39.39%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	5,710	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	5,710	85.75%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	949	14.25%
Total Housing Units:	6,659	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

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Single-Family Units:	3,818	57.34%
Multi-Family Units:	1,468	22.05%
Other Units:	1,373	20.62%
Total Housing Units:	6,659	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

In 2023, 24.10% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 87.90%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 7.90%, which is on par with the state rate (9.00%). Public coverage is 52.70%, which is well above the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 15.20%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.70%), down 3.90 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 1.20 percentage points. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (34.55%). College enrollment is 34.55%, which is markedly above the state rate (22.60%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	414	4.67%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	662	7.47%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	3,336	37.65%
Some college, no degree:	1,709	19.29%
Associate's degree:	603	6.81%
Bachelor's degree:	1,412	15.94%
Graduate or professional degree:	724	8.17%
Total:	8,860	100%
High school or higher:	7,784	87.86%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	2,136	24.11%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

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Private Insurance:	7,156	46.50%
Public Insurance:	7,158	46.52%
No Insurance:	1,074	6.98%
Total:	15,388	100%
Has Health Insurance:	14,314	93.02%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
% of People in Poverty	19.1%	19.1%	22.9%	23.4%	23.8%	21.0%	20.4%	16.9%	14.0%	13.6%	12.4%	14.6%	15.2%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	196	4.96%
Kindergarten:	130	3.29%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	1,347	34.07%
High school (grades 9-12):	915	23.14%
College or graduate school:	1,366	34.55%
Total:	3,954	100%
Early Childhood:	326	8.24%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	2,392	60.50%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

City:	Monticello, Arkansas
Names to Avoid:	Coleman, Cominto, Florence, Lacey, Ladelle, Montongo, Mount Tabor, Tennessee, Ua Monticello
Counties:	Drew County[Primary] Lincoln County
Timezone:	Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:	9:23:09 AM
Population:	14,458 [See All]
Area Codes:	327 / 870
Classification:	Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:	33.5923, -91.7400
Land Area:	365.701 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/71655/zip-code-71655.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	6,615Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	474Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	7,271Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	5,638Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	435Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	370Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$47,569,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$185,088,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	4,690Source: CBP

CBSA Name:	--Source: Census
CBSA Number:	--Source: Census
CBSA Type:	--Source: Census
CBSA Division:	--Source: Census
CBSA Population:	0Source: Census
MSA:	Source: Census
Land Area:	365.701 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	0.92 sq miSource: Census

Congressional District:	01,04Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:	19318.29, 22338.08 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:	Source: Census
Intro Date:	< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:	0546580Source: Census
Place Name:	Monticello city; ArkansasSource: Census

ZIP Code 71655 in Monticello, AR

Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

Average Household Income

Employment Status

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time

Housing Occupancy

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes

Schools in ZIP Code 71655

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 71655

Sources & References