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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 71852 has 9,856 residents and 3,896 households (average 2.50 persons per household). The median age is 40.2 years, slightly older than the state (38.8) and slightly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.8% male and 51.2% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (66.0%, higher than the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (18.0%, higher than the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.6%, which is lower than the national average (18.7%).

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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:	9,856Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:	10,088Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:	10,400Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	39.0 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$49,971Source: Census ACS

Households:	3,896Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$157,200Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	2.50Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	2.97Source: 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	--	9,753	9,829	9,978	9,712	9,855	9,809	10,143	9,823	10,069	9,877	10,137	9,688	10,088
Decennial Census	10,102	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	9,856	--	--	--

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: 40.2

Male Median Age: 38.7

Female Median Age: 41.4

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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	357	340	420	322	252	249	273	259	263	304	303	355	339	259	196	152	90	73
Female	271	334	380	310	246	267	293	334	316	293	294	397	350	273	229	216	131	116
Total	628	674	800	632	498	516	566	593	579	597	597	752	689	532	425	368	221	189

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

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Population by Race

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White:	6,506	61.77%
Black:	1,770	16.81%
Hispanic:*	1,240	11.77%
Asian:	65	0.62%
American Indian:	83	0.79%
Hawaiian:	6	0.06%
Other:	862	8.18%
Total:	10,532	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:	4,806	48.76%	38.7 years
Females:	5,050	51.24%	41.4 years
Total:	9,856	100%	40.2 years

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

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	9,284	92.03%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	13	0.13%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	160	1.59%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	631	7.84%
Total Population:	10,088	100%
Total Native Population:	9,297	92.16%
Total Foreign-born Population:	791	7.84%

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 $49,971, which is considerably lower than the national median ($78,538), is up $9,374 (23.1%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $12,453. Family households earn a median of $62,445 versus $31,332 for nonfamily households (a difference of $31,113). By gender, male median income is $49,536 and female is $37,766, which is far less than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $11,770 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 60.8%, which is trails slightly the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 6.4%, which is higher than the state rate (5.1%). The largest occupation group is Management (30.4%).

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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	$40,597	$39,375	$40,631	$40,701	$40,166	$37,038	$34,665	$36,691	$37,518	$41,128	$45,475	$51,176	$49,971
Median Family Income	$49,228	$48,679	$46,579	$48,190	$48,971	$47,098	$44,525	$51,786	$57,635	$51,351	$65,625	$61,389	$62,445
Median NonFamily Income	$21,297	$23,006	$23,198	$22,857	$21,993	$18,929	$18,944	$19,525	$21,026	$25,391	$27,176	$31,298	$31,332
Median Male Income	$36,395	$37,303	$33,036	$33,079	$31,498	$31,363	$32,116	$34,074	$39,766	$37,480	$39,622	$44,235	$49,536
Median Female Income	$24,746	$23,038	$26,172	$29,048	$30,313	$30,012	$28,735	$27,121	$25,654	$26,240	$28,755	$32,329	$37,766

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:	4,369	56.88%
Unemployed:	298	3.88%
Not In Labor Force:	3,014	39.24%
Total:	7,681	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:	1,329	30.42%
Service:	719	16.46%
Sales and Office:	727	16.64%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	570	13.05%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	1,024	23.44%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	4,369	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 $157,200, which is considerably lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $73,800 (88.49%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $49,500. The median gross rent is $703, which is considerably lower than the national median ($1,348), is up $174 (32.89%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $122. Of occupied housing, owners make up 69.71% (46.32% with a mortgage, 53.68% free-and-clear) and renters 30.29% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 14.30%, which is much 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	$83,400	$82,300	$80,500	$87,000	$100,500	$95,900	$97,100	$103,400	$107,700	$114,300	$124,100	$138,600	$157,200

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:	193	16.60%
$500 to $999:	633	54.43%
$1,000 to $1,499:	108	9.29%
$1,500 to $1,999:	4	0.34%
$2,000 to $2,499:	0	0.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:	0	0.00%
$3,000 or more:	0	0.00%
No Rent:	225	19.35%
Total:	1,163	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	$529	$515	$542	$540	$557	$534	$533	$562	$581	$634	$675	$723	$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):	1,240	32.29%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	1,437	37.42%
Renter Occupied:	1,163	30.29%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	3,840	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	3,840	85.70%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	641	14.30%
Total Housing Units:	4,481	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:	3,325	74.20%
Multi-Family Units:	344	7.68%
Other Units:	812	18.12%
Total Housing Units:	4,481	100%

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

Education, Health & Community

In 2023, 19.40% 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 89.40%, which is on par with the state rate (88.60%). The uninsured rate is 12.30%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 19.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.70%), up 6.10 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 1.70 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (45.75%). College enrollment is 17.13%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.

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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:	305	4.68%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	388	5.96%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	2,633	40.42%
Some college, no degree:	1,353	20.77%
Associate's degree:	573	8.80%
Bachelor's degree:	849	13.03%
Graduate or professional degree:	413	6.34%
Total:	6,514	100%
High school or higher:	5,821	89.36%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	1,262	19.37%

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:	5,615	50.01%
Public Insurance:	4,387	39.08%
No Insurance:	1,225	10.91%
Total:	11,227	100%
Has Health Insurance:	10,002	89.09%

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	12.9%	16.8%	18.7%	16.0%	17.3%	18.1%	19.2%	16.2%	17.3%	18.7%	18.5%	17.7%	19.0%

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:	236	8.58%
Kindergarten:	96	3.49%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	1,258	45.75%
High school (grades 9-12):	689	25.05%
College or graduate school:	471	17.13%
Total:	2,750	100%
Early Childhood:	332	12.07%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	2,043	74.29%

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

City:	Nashville, Arkansas
Counties:	Howard County[Primary] Hempstead County Pike County
Timezone:	Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:	9:24:58 AM
Population:	9,856 [See All]
Area Codes:	327 / 870
Classification:	Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:	34.0189, -93.8817
Land Area:	252.776 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/71852/zip-code-71852.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	4,160Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	327Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	4,854Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	3,849Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	1Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	211Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$48,646,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$184,464,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	5,169Source: 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:	252.776 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	0.919 sq miSource: Census

Congressional District:	04Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:	22338.08 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:	Source: Census
Intro Date:	< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:	0548560Source: Census
Place Name:	Nashville city; ArkansasSource: Census

ZIP Code 71852 in Nashville, 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 71852

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 71852

Sources & References