Zip code 71847: Mc Caskill, Arkansas

Q: What city is zip code 71847?

71847 is assigned to Mc Caskill, Arkansas. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 71847 in?

71847 is in Hempstead County, Arkansas.

Q: What is the population of 71847?

About 210 people live in 71847, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 71847?

The median household income in 71847 is $23,920.

Q: What zip codes are near 71847?

The closest zip codes to 71847 are 71825, 71855, 71940, 71862, 71958.

Residential delivery areaHempstead CountyCentral Time

Population

210

Small sample: rough estimates

Median household income

$24K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$130K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

46.7

U.S. 38.9

Land area

56 sq mi

4 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 71847

71847 is a rural zip code in Mc Caskill, Arkansas (Hempstead County), covering 56 sq mi of land. About 210 people live here, or 4 per square mile. The median resident is 46.7 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally. With so few residents, the Census figures below are rough estimates with wide margins of error.

The median household earns $23,920 a year, about 30% of the national median of $80,734. 54.3% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $130,400, or 5.5 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively expensive for local earners. 90% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 20 minutes each way, and 0% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; transportation and moving goods; and business and finance.

How 71847 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Only about 210 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.

Poverty rate54.3%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · AR 16%11th of 545 in AR
Housing vacancy65.2%
99th
U.S. 10.1% · AR 13.5%4th of 545 in AR
Residents under 1833.8%
99th
U.S. 22% · AR 23.1%20th of 550 in AR
Government workers34.1%
99th
U.S. 14.5% · AR 15.2%34th of 549 in AR
Homeownership rate90.4%
96th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · AR 66.4%88th of 545 in AR
Residents 65 and older28.1%
96th
U.S. 17.2% · AR 17.6%109th of 550 in AR
Median age46.7
90th
U.S. 38.9 · AR 38.5186th of 550 in AR
Uninsured rate11%
76th
U.S. 8.4% · AR 9%138th of 548 in AR
Diversity index58.2
68th
U.S. 61.4 · AR 51.247th of 550 in AR
Veterans6.5%
59th
U.S. 6.2% · AR 7.4%303rd of 550 in AR
Average commute20 min
13th
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · AR 22.5 min412th of 508 in AR
Bachelor's degree or higher14.6%
9th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · AR 25.7%304th of 549 in AR
Median home value$130,400
6th
U.S. $332,700 · AR $188,000252nd of 509 in AR
Income inequality (Gini)0.367
5th
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · AR 0.479436th of 542 in AR
Population210
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · AR 3,049,391506th of 550 in AR
Population density4/sq mi
1st
U.S. 95/sq mi · AR 59/sq mi536th of 550 in AR
Median household income$23,920
1st
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · AR $60,773487th of 495 in AR
Per capita income$13,442
1st
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · AR $34,225540th of 550 in AR
Work from home0%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · AR 8.8%476th of 549 in AR
Unemployment rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · AR 4.9%483rd of 549 in AR
Broadband access42.5%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 91% · AR 86.7%539th of 545 in AR
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · AR 5.4%445th of 550 in AR
Median earnings per worker$17,361
1st
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · AR $41,934528th of 542 in AR
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · AR 2.5%369th of 549 in AR
Healthcare workers0%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · AR 10.5%504th of 549 in AR
Self-employed workers0%
1st
U.S. 10% · AR 10.4%517th of 549 in AR

Measure	71847	Hempstead	AR	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in AR
Poverty rateWeakness	54.3%	20.2%	16%	12.5%	99th	11th of 545
Housing vacancy	65.2%	22.4%	13.5%	10.1%	99th	4th of 545
Residents under 18	33.8%	25.3%	23.1%	22%	99th	20th of 550
Government workers	34.1%	19.1%	15.2%	14.5%	99th	34th of 549
Homeownership rateStrength	90.4%	71.7%	66.4%	65.2%	96th	88th of 545
Residents 65 and older	28.1%	18.7%	17.6%	17.2%	96th	109th of 550
Median age	46.7	41.2	38.5	38.9	90th	186th of 550
Uninsured rate	11%	8.3%	9%	8.4%	76th	138th of 548
Diversity index	58.2	62.8	51.2	61.4	68th	47th of 550
Veterans	6.5%	5.2%	7.4%	6.2%	59th	303rd of 550
Average commuteStrength	20 min	21.2 min	22.5 min	26.4 min	13th	412th of 508
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	14.6%	16.3%	25.7%	35.7%	9th	304th of 549
Median home value	$130,400	$105,700	$188,000	$332,700	6th	252nd of 509
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.367	0.530	0.479	0.483	5th	436th of 542
Population	210	19,508	3,049,391	334,922,499	1st	506th of 550
Population density	4/sq mi	27/sq mi	59/sq mi	95/sq mi	1st	536th of 550
Median household incomeWeakness	$23,920	$46,787	$60,773	$80,734	1st	487th of 495
Per capita incomeWeakness	$13,442	$28,673	$34,225	$44,673	1st	540th of 550
Work from home	0%	3.9%	8.8%	15.1%	1st	476th of 549
Unemployment rateStrength	0%	5.6%	4.9%	5.2%	1st	483rd of 549
Broadband accessWeakness	42.5%	75.7%	86.7%	91%	1st	539th of 545
Foreign-born residents	0%	7.8%	5.4%	14.1%	1st	445th of 550
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$17,361	$38,607	$41,934	$49,666	1st	528th of 542
Tech workers	0%	1%	2.5%	3.8%	1st	369th of 549
Healthcare workers	0%	9.4%	10.5%	9.7%	1st	504th of 549
Self-employed workers	0%	11.7%	10.4%	10%	1st	517th of 549

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

27%

Under 5

5–17

18–24

25–34

35–44

13%

45–54

14%

55–64

65–74

20%

75+

Median age

46.7

Under 18

33.8%

65 and over

28.1%

Race and ethnicity

White38%
Black51%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial11%

Diversity index

58.2

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

47.6%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 73
Average household size: 2.9
Family households: 63%
Married couples: 41.1%
Living alone: 31.5%
Veterans (of adults): 6.5%
Male / female: 23% / 77%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

63%

$25–50k

25%

$50–75k

$75–100k

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

71847

$23,920

Hempstead Co.

$46,787

Arkansas

$60,773

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$13,442

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

54.3%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.367

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

71847

$130,400

Hempstead Co.

$105,700

Arkansas

$188,000

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

71847

—

Hempstead Co.

$815

Arkansas

$947

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

65%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

35%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 210
Owner-occupied: 90.4%
Vacant: 65.2%
Median year built: 1976
Median rooms: 6.5
Renters paying 30%+ of income: —
Renters paying 50%+ of income: —
Home value to income: 5.5× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

100%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

15%

10–19

20–29

85%

30–44

45–59

60+

Average commute

20 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

29.5%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Office and admin

46%

Transportation and moving

29%

Business and finance

12%

Police and fire

Food service

Management

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Education

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Healthcare

Cleaning and personal care

Sales

Construction and repair

Farming, fishing and forestry

Production

Industries

Manufacturing

51%

Education

27%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

15%

Public administration

Health care and social assistance

Retail

Professional and technical services

Construction

Restaurants and hotels

Finance, insurance and real estate

Admin, support and management

Other services

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$17,361

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

U.S. 10%

Government workers

34.1%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	71847	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	—	$74,888
Service	—	$26,804
Sales and office	—	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	—	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

13%

High school

50%

Some college

Associate's

17%

Bachelor's

15%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 86.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 14.6%
Graduate or professional degree: 0%
Households with broadband: 42.5%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 35.6%
No internet access: 54.8%
Without health insurance: 11%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Mc Caskill
State: Arkansas
County: Hempstead County
Center point: 33.9219° N, 93.6302° W
Land area: 56 sq mi
Water area: 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

McCaskill1% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 71847

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
71825	Blevins, AR	5.2 mi	391	$72,610	$181,300
71855	Ozan, AR	7.5 mi	352	—	$74,700
71940	Delight, AR	9.6 mi	1,125	$47,935	$97,800
71862	Washington, AR	11 mi	639	$52,982	$55,900
71958	Murfreesboro, AR	13 mi	2,494	$48,393	$121,400
71852	Nashville, AR	14 mi	9,340	$47,238	$174,500
71922	Antoine, AR	14 mi	159	—	—
71831	Columbus, AR	16 mi	101	—	—
71802	Hope, AR · PO box	18 mi	—	—	—
71962	Okolona, AR	18 mi	744	$24,578	$100,200
71851	Mineral Springs, AR	19 mi	2,196	$63,920	$115,500
71857	Prescott, AR	19 mi	5,818	$53,125	$86,300

Questions about 71847

What city is zip code 71847?

71847 is assigned to Mc Caskill, Arkansas. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 71847 in?

71847 is in Hempstead County, Arkansas.

What is the population of 71847?

About 210 people live in 71847, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 71847 in?

71847 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 71847?

The median household income in 71847 is $23,920.

What zip codes are near 71847?

The closest zip codes to 71847 are 71825, 71855, 71940, 71862, 71958.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 71847, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.