🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

71901

Hot Springs National Park

ZIP Code 71901 is a standard zip code serving Hot Springs National Park, Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas (AR), in Garland County, United States. It has an estimated population of 29,491 with a median household income of $31,323. The area falls within the America/Chicago timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: Arkansas (AR)
County: Garland
City: Hot Springs National Park
Timezone: America/Chicago

Coordinates

Latitude: 34.526800
Longitude: -92.958700

Geographic Details

Land Area: 103.25 mi²
Water Area: 1.53 mi²
Population Density: 286.0 people per mi² (65th percentile)
Bounding Box: 34.636781°N, 34.429028°S, -92.832206°E, -93.109816°W

With 29,491 residents spread across 103.25 square miles, this area has a population density of 286.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

29,491

Population

85th percentile

$31,323

Median Income

10th percentile

$110,800

Median Home Value

40th percentile

103.25 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 71901 is $31,323, and the median home value is $110,800. This is below the national average for household income.

Housing

14,385

Total Units

12,079

Occupied Units

84.0%

Occupancy Rate

Nearby ZIP Codes

Other zip codes in Hot Springs National Park, AR.

71902

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71903

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71913

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71914

Hot Springs National Park

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