71973 ZIP Code – Wickes, Arkansas
71973 is a small ZIP code in Wickes, Arkansas, part of Polk County with a population of approximately 1,468 residents. The median household income of $40,921 is below the Arkansas average and well below the national average. The median home value of $90,900 is well below the national average, with 71.0% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , with median rent coming in at $605 — well below the national figure. Housing consists of 70% single-family (increasing).
At 5.3%, the unemployment rate is near the national figure. An estimated 35.9% of the population falls below the poverty line, well above the national figure. An estimated 13.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the national average. At 30.4, the median age is below the national figure. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 71944, 71972, 71841.
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ZIP 71973 vs. Arkansas vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 71973 | AR Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,468 | 5,039 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $40k | $52k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $90k | $126k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $605 | $750 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 30.4 | 44.2 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.3% | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 35.9% | 17.7% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 13.7% | 16.8% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 71944 – Grannis
- 71972 – Vandervoort
- 71841 – Gillham
- 71937 – Cove
- 71945 – Hatfield
- 71971 – Umpire
- 74963 – Watson
- 71832 – De Queen
- 71833 – Dierks
- 74734 – Eagletown
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71944 | GRANNIS | 851 | $64,500 |
| 71972 | VANDERVOORT | 401 | $64,038 |
| 71841 | GILLHAM | 698 | Not provided |
| 71937 | COVE | 2,370 | $48,643 |
| 71945 | HATFIELD | 1,234 | $31,719 |