| City: | Arkadelphia, Arkansas |
| Names to Avoid: | Henderson State University |
| County: | Clark County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:06:30 AM |
| Population: | 781 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 327 / 870 |
| Classification: | Unique [Company/Government] |
| Coordinates: | 34.1275, -93.0590 |
| Land Area: | 0.068 sq mi |
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Henderson State University operates under dedicated ZIP code 71999 in Clark County, Arkansas. Founded in 1890 as Arkadelphia Methodist College, the institution became a state school in 1929 and gained university status in 1975. Henderson served as a teachers' college for more than four decades and continues to be recognized as a national leader in teacher education. The 156-acre campus today enrolls approximately 2,500 students. This postal designation has served the university for over two decades.
The compact 0.03-square-mile boundary is located in Arkadelphia, sharing the small college town with neighboring Ouachita Baptist University. The 2020 Census counted 781 residents with a median age of 19.8 years, and 96% live in non-institutional group quarters consistent with dormitory housing. Census ACS data shows 49% in Educational/Healthcare industries. Four delivery codes route mail across campus facilities. Arkadelphia is the valid mailing city.
| Population: | 781 |
| Median Age: | 19.8 |
| Housing Units: | 20 |
| Establishments: | 11 |
| Employment: | 227 |
| Residential: | 0 |
| Business: | 1 |
ZIP Code 71999 has 781 residents and 1 households (average 30.00 persons per household). The median age is 19.8 years, significantly younger than the state (38.8) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 33.2% male and 66.8% female, which is much lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (55.3%, much 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 6.5%, 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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| 2020 Population: | 781Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 450Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 11,485.3 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 1Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 30.00Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 0.00Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 253 | 404 | 503 | 649 | 774 | 760 | 722 | 720 | 657 | 589 | 537 | 480 | 561 | 450 |
| Decennial Census | 706 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 781 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 19.8
Male Median Age: 19.9
Female Median Age: 19.7
| 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 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 140 | 105 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 0 | 0 | 0 | 329 | 175 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 469 | 280 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| White: | 432 | 54.00% |
| Black: | 223 | 27.88% |
| Hispanic:* | 51 | 6.38% |
| Asian: | 10 | 1.25% |
| American Indian: | 6 | 0.75% |
| Hawaiian: | 8 | 1.00% |
| Other: | 70 | 8.75% |
| Total: | 800 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 259 | 33.16% | 19.9 years |
| Females: | 522 | 66.84% | 19.7 years |
| Total: | 781 | 100% | 19.8 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 425 | 94.44% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 5 | 1.11% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 10 | 2.22% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 10 | 4.44% |
| Total Population: | 450 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 430 | 95.56% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 20 | 4.44% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($80,734), 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 $6,473, which is much lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $6,473 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 32.7%, which is much lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (51.7%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $0 | $0 | $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 | $0 | $0 | $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 | $5,625 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,373 | $6,375 | $6,473 |
| Employed: | 147 | 32.67% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 303 | 67.33% |
| Total: | 450 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 29 | 19.73% |
| Service: | 76 | 51.70% |
| Sales and Office: | 31 | 21.09% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 11 | 7.48% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 147 | 100% |
In 2024, 0.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 16.20%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Public coverage is 19.10%, which is falls below 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 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some college, no degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Associate's degree: | 4 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 4 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 4 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Private Insurance: | 331 | 67.55% |
| Public Insurance: | 86 | 17.55% |
| No Insurance: | 73 | 14.90% |
| Total: | 490 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 417 | 85.10% |
| 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: | 450 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 450 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0.00% |
ZIP Code 71999 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 10 business establishments, employing about 227 people with an annual payroll of $5,869,000. 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: | 10Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $1,505,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $5,869,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 227Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 71999 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 3.40% of whom live in ZIP Code 71999. It covers 0.068 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: | 0.068 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 71999 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.