Hot Springs, AR — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 71901 serves a portion of Hot Springs, Arkansas, within Garland County. This community is home to approximately 27,773 residents, with a median age of 40.6 years. The median household income of $31,819 sits below the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $232,278 are below the national average of $301,500. The area has a owner-majority housing profile, with 55% owner-occupied and 45% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Hot Springs is lower than the national baseline, with an index of 97 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 60% and an unemployment rate of 6.4%, 71901 reflects the economic character of Garland County in Arkansas.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 27,773 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 4,269 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $31,819 | ↓ 53% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $232,278 | ↓ 23% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 97 | ↓ Lower than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 6.4% | ↑ 64% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 24.1% | ↑ 111% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 60% | ↑ 71% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 40.6 yrs | ↑ 6% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 55% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 45% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 14,997 | — |