| City: | Arkadelphia, Arkansas |
| Names to Avoid: | Ouachita Baptist University |
| County: | Clark County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:06:30 AM |
| Population: | 802 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 327 / 870 |
| Classification: | Unique [Company/Government] |
| Coordinates: | 34.1255, -93.0518 |
| Land Area: | 0.074 sq mi |
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Ouachita Baptist University operates under dedicated ZIP code 71998 in Clark County, Arkansas. Founded on September 6, 1886, on a bluff overlooking the Ouachita River, the private Baptist university takes its name from both the river and the Ouachita Mountains to the west. The school opened with founding president John William Conger and more than 100 students in its first fall. It became Ouachita Baptist University in 1965 and today occupies a 200-acre campus. This postal designation has served the university for over two decades.
The compact 0.05-square-mile boundary encompasses the historic campus in Arkadelphia. The 2020 Census counted 802 residents with a median age of 20.5 years, and 97% live in non-institutional group quarters consistent with dormitory housing. Census ACS data shows 52% in Educational/Healthcare industries. Two delivery codes route mail across campus. Arkadelphia is the valid mailing city.
| Population: | 802 |
| Median Age: | 20.5 |
| Housing Units: | 18 |
| Establishments: | 3 |
| Employment: | 107 |
| Residential: | 0 |
| Business: | 1 |
ZIP Code 71998 has 802 residents and 6 households (average 3.33 persons per household). The median age is 20.5 years, significantly younger than the state (38.8) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 66.1% male and 33.9% female, which is much higher than the state male share (49.0%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (71.9%, much higher than the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (19.7%, much higher than the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.6%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 802Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 669Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 10,837.8 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 6Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 3.33Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 1.78Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 591 | 562 | 372 | 385 | 453 | 459 | 419 | 384 | 586 | 522 | 545 | 779 | 731 | 669 |
| Decennial Census | 321 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 802 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 20.5
Male Median Age: 20.3
Female Median Age: 20.8
| 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 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 233 | 289 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 1 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 222 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 2 | 2 | 0 | 278 | 511 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| White: | 577 | 70.11% |
| Black: | 158 | 19.20% |
| Hispanic:* | 37 | 4.50% |
| Asian: | 13 | 1.58% |
| American Indian: | 8 | 0.97% |
| Hawaiian: | 2 | 0.24% |
| Other: | 28 | 3.40% |
| Total: | 823 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 530 | 66.08% | 20.3 years |
| Females: | 272 | 33.92% | 20.8 years |
| Total: | 802 | 100% | 20.5 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 637 | 95.22% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 8 | 1.20% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 24 | 3.59% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 3.59% |
| Total Population: | 669 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 645 | 96.41% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 24 | 3.59% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is down $2,499 (100.0%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $0 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 38.6%, which is markedly below the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 7.0%, which is above the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (38.3%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $2,499 | $2,499 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $2,499 | $2,499 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 240 | 35.87% |
| Unemployed: | 18 | 2.69% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 411 | 61.43% |
| Total: | 669 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 66 | 27.50% |
| Service: | 92 | 38.33% |
| Sales and Office: | 48 | 20.00% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 7 | 2.92% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 27 | 11.25% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 240 | 100% |
In 2024, -666,666,666.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 13.30%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 84.50%, which is well above the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 11.40%, which is far lower than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.80%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (100.00%). College enrollment is 100.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 0 | 0% |
| Some college, no degree: | 0 | 0% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 0 | 0% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 0 | 0% |
| Private Insurance: | 565 | 77.40% |
| Public Insurance: | 76 | 10.41% |
| No Insurance: | 89 | 12.19% |
| Total: | 730 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 641 | 87.81% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
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.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 669 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 669 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0.00% |
ZIP Code 71998 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 4 business establishments, employing about 91 people with an annual payroll of $1,587,000. USPS data shows 0 residential mailboxes and 1 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 1Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 1Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 4Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $397,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $1,587,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 91Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 71998 is located in Clark County, Arkansas, within the Arkadelphia, AR Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 11660) and Arkansas's 4th Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 22,995 people, about 3.49% of whom live in ZIP Code 71998. It covers 0.074 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Arkadelphia, ARSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 11660Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 22,995Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.074 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: 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: | 0501870Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Arkadelphia city; ArkansasSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 71998 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.