71970 ZIP Code – Story, Arkansas
71970 is a small ZIP code in Story, Arkansas, part of Montgomery County with a population of approximately 726 residents. The median household income of $61,635 is above the Arkansas average and below the national average. The median home value of $114,700 is well below the national average, with 92.2% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). Housing consists of 70% single-family (decreasing).
Unemployment stands at 24.2%, which is well above the U.S. rate. The poverty rate of 14.0% is near the U.S. average. 9.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the U.S. average. The median age is 34.8, below the national median. Nearby ZIP codes include 71969, 71957, 71965.
ZIP Code 71970 Data
Population
726
Median Household Income
$61,635
Median Home Value
$114,700
Median Rent
Not provided
Median Age
34.8
Unemployment Rate
24.2%
Poverty Rate
14.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
9.5%
County
Montgomery County
State
Arkansas
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ZIP 71970 vs. Arkansas vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 71970 | AR Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 726 | 5,039 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $61k | $52k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $114k | $126k | $258k |
| Median Rent | — | $750 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 34.8 | 44.2 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 24.2% | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 14.0% | 17.7% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 9.5% | 16.8% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 71969 – Sims
- 71957 – Mount Ida
- 71965 – Pencil Bluff
- 71968 – Royal
- 71949 – Jessieville
- 72857 – Plainview
- 72827 – Bluffton
- 71960 – Norman
- 72828 – Briggsville
- 71933 – Bonnerdale
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71969 | SIMS | 205 | $40,000 |
| 71957 | MOUNT IDA | 2,876 | $45,781 |
| 71965 | PENCIL BLUFF | 230 | Not provided |
| 71968 | ROYAL | 4,668 | $74,359 |
| 71949 | JESSIEVILLE | 843 | $25,167 |