71968

Zip code 71968: Royal, Arkansas

Q: What city is zip code 71968?

71968 is assigned to Royal, Arkansas. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 71968 in?

71968 is in Garland County, Arkansas.

Q: What is the population of 71968?

About 4,437 people live in 71968, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 71968?

The median household income in 71968 is $75,592.

Q: What zip codes are near 71968?

The closest zip codes to 71968 are 71964, 71933, 71956, 71902, 71903.

Residential delivery areaGarland CountyCentral Time

Population

4,437

Median household income

$76K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$215K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,080/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

44.5

U.S. 38.9

Land area

98 sq mi

45 people/sq mi

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

About 71968

71968 is a rural zip code in Royal, Arkansas (Garland County), covering 98 sq mi of land. About 4,437 people live here, or 45 per square mile. The median resident is 44.5 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $75,592 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 11.8% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $215,000, or 2.8 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 80% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,080 a month.

20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 25.1 minutes each way, and 5% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; management; and production and manufacturing.

How 71968 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Unemployment rate20.2%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · AR 4.9%17th of 549 in AR
Housing vacancy25.4%
96th
U.S. 10.1% · AR 13.5%129th of 545 in AR
Veterans10.9%
92nd
U.S. 6.2% · AR 7.4%110th of 550 in AR
Median age44.5
84th
U.S. 38.9 · AR 38.5229th of 550 in AR
Homeownership rate79.9%
78th
U.S. 65.2% · AR 66.4%230th of 545 in AR
Uninsured rate11.1%
76th
U.S. 8.4% · AR 9%134th of 548 in AR
Residents 65 and older20.5%
76th
U.S. 17.2% · AR 17.6%245th of 550 in AR
Self-employed workers11.8%
76th
U.S. 10% · AR 10.4%221st of 549 in AR
Poverty rate11.8%
55th
U.S. 12.5% · AR 16%369th of 545 in AR
Residents under 1821.6%
45th
U.S. 22% · AR 23.1%290th of 550 in AR
Government workers13.1%
45th
U.S. 14.5% · AR 15.2%336th of 549 in AR
Median household income$75,592
44th
U.S. $80,734 · AR $60,77372nd of 495 in AR
Average commute25.1 min
44th
U.S. 26.4 min · AR 22.5 min256th of 508 in AR
Median earnings per worker$42,350
30th
U.S. $49,666 · AR $41,934196th of 542 in AR
Median gross rent$1,080
27th
U.S. $1,413 · AR $94747th of 395 in AR
Median home value$215,000
24th
U.S. $332,700 · AR $188,00072nd of 509 in AR
Per capita income$30,986
21st
U.S. $44,673 · AR $34,225191st of 550 in AR
Bachelor's degree or higher19.8%
20th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · AR 25.7%180th of 549 in AR
Healthcare workers7.2%
18th
U.S. 9.7% · AR 10.5%333rd of 549 in AR
Diversity index17.7
10th
U.S. 61.4 · AR 51.2376th of 550 in AR
Income inequality (Gini)0.382
10th
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · AR 0.479402nd of 542 in AR
Work from home5.3%
9th
U.S. 15.1% · AR 8.8%261st of 549 in AR
Population4,437
7th
U.S. 334,922,499 · AR 3,049,391155th of 550 in AR
Population density45/sq mi
6th
U.S. 95/sq mi · AR 59/sq mi192nd of 550 in AR
Tech workers0.4%
5th
U.S. 3.8% · AR 2.5%253rd of 549 in AR
Foreign-born residents0.5%
3rd
U.S. 14.1% · AR 5.4%326th of 550 in AR
Broadband access75.8%
2nd
WeaknessU.S. 91% · AR 86.7%410th of 545 in AR
Rent-burdened renters10.1%
1st
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · AR 44.8%436th of 498 in AR

Measure	71968	Garland	AR	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in AR
Unemployment rateWeakness	20.2%	5.7%	4.9%	5.2%	99th	17th of 549
Housing vacancy	25.4%	17.2%	13.5%	10.1%	96th	129th of 545
Veterans	10.9%	9.8%	7.4%	6.2%	92nd	110th of 550
Median age	44.5	45.5	38.5	38.9	84th	229th of 550
Homeownership rate	79.9%	69.4%	66.4%	65.2%	78th	230th of 545
Uninsured rate	11.1%	9.5%	9%	8.4%	76th	134th of 548
Residents 65 and older	20.5%	24.7%	17.6%	17.2%	76th	245th of 550
Self-employed workers	11.8%	13%	10.4%	10%	76th	221st of 549
Poverty rate	11.8%	15.8%	16%	12.5%	55th	369th of 545
Residents under 18	21.6%	19.8%	23.1%	22%	45th	290th of 550
Government workers	13.1%	12.2%	15.2%	14.5%	45th	336th of 549
Median household income	$75,592	$57,181	$60,773	$80,734	44th	72nd of 495
Average commute	25.1 min	21.4 min	22.5 min	26.4 min	44th	256th of 508
Median earnings per worker	$42,350	$37,074	$41,934	$49,666	30th	196th of 542
Median gross rent	$1,080	$966	$947	$1,413	27th	47th of 395
Median home value	$215,000	$194,300	$188,000	$332,700	24th	72nd of 509
Per capita income	$30,986	$34,085	$34,225	$44,673	21st	191st of 550
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	19.8%	25.3%	25.7%	35.7%	20th	180th of 549
Healthcare workers	7.2%	10.9%	10.5%	9.7%	18th	333rd of 549
Diversity index	17.7	35.9	51.2	61.4	10th	376th of 550
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.382	0.460	0.479	0.483	10th	402nd of 542
Work from home	5.3%	7.7%	8.8%	15.1%	9th	261st of 549
Population	4,437	100,035	3,049,391	334,922,499	7th	155th of 550
Population density	45/sq mi	148/sq mi	59/sq mi	95/sq mi	6th	192nd of 550
Tech workers	0.4%	1.5%	2.5%	3.8%	5th	253rd of 549
Foreign-born residents	0.5%	4%	5.4%	14.1%	3rd	326th of 550
Broadband accessWeakness	75.8%	85.2%	86.7%	91%	2nd	410th of 545
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	10.1%	45.3%	44.8%	51.1%	1st	436th of 498

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

Under 5

15%

5–17

18–24

25–34

12%

35–44

15%

45–54

14%

55–64

13%

65–74

75+

Median age

44.5

Under 18

21.6%

65 and over

20.5%

Race and ethnicity

White91%
Black0.6%
Hispanic5%
Asian0.2%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial3%

Diversity index

17.7

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

0.5%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

62%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

93%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 1,627
Average household size: 2.7
Family households: 70.1%
Married couples: 48.6%
Living alone: 17.2%
Veterans (of adults): 10.9%
Male / female: 51% / 49%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

12%

$25–50k

17%

$50–75k

21%

$75–100k

25%

$100–150k

15%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

71968

$75,592

Garland Co.

$57,181

Arkansas

$60,773

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$30,986

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

11.8%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

11.1%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.382

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

71968

$215,000

Garland Co.

$194,300

Arkansas

$188,000

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

71968

$1,080

Garland Co.

$966

Arkansas

$947

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

56%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

43%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 2,182
Owner-occupied: 79.9%
Vacant: 25.4%
Median year built: 1996
Median rooms: 5.8
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 10.1%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 6.9%
Home value to income: 2.8× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

77%

Carpooled

16%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

35%

20–29

41%

30–44

12%

45–59

0.7%

60+

10%

Average commute

25.1 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

20.2%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

59%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Construction and repair

13%

Management

11%

Production

11%

Office and admin

10%

Sales

Education

Food service

Transportation and moving

Healthcare

Cleaning and personal care

Arts, media and sports

Business and finance

Farming, fishing and forestry

Legal and social services

Police and fire

Computer and math

0.4%

Engineering and science

Industries

Manufacturing

14%

Construction

13%

Education

13%

Health care and social assistance

12%

Admin, support and management

Retail

Restaurants and hotels

Finance, insurance and real estate

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Other services

Agriculture and mining

Wholesale

Information

Professional and technical services

Arts and recreation

0.9%

Public administration

0.4%

Median earnings per worker

$42,350

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

11.8%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

13.1%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

4.3%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	71968	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$58,086	$74,888
Service	$15,208	$26,804
Sales and office	$46,875	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$70,544	$49,199
Production and transportation	$35,461	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

37%

Some college

22%

Associate's

13%

Bachelor's

12%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 92%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 19.8%
Graduate or professional degree: 7.5%
Households with broadband: 75.8%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 40.5%
No internet access: 24.2%
Without health insurance: 11.1%
Limited-English households: 0.4%

Geography

City (USPS): Royal
State: Arkansas
County: Garland County
Center point: 34.5242° N, 93.2905° W
Land area: 98 sq mi
Water area: 14 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Crystal Springs (unincorporated)2% of zip

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

Zip codes near 71968

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
71964	Pearcy, AR	7.5 mi	4,572	$56,514	$177,400
71933	Bonnerdale, AR	8.5 mi	1,057	—	$137,500
71956	Mountain Pine, AR	11 mi	1,407	$49,958	$68,200
71902	Hot Springs National Park, AR · PO box	12 mi	—	—	—
71903	Hot Springs National Park, AR · PO box	12 mi	—	—	—
71949	Jessieville, AR	12 mi	1,160	$50,750	$158,800
71913	Hot Springs National Park, AR	12 mi	47,477	$56,010	$200,100
71970	Story, AR	15 mi	526	$71,667	$216,400
71929	Bismarck, AR	17 mi	4,627	$55,747	$213,600
71957	Mount Ida, AR	18 mi	3,105	$47,703	$179,000
71901	Hot Springs National Park, AR	18 mi	28,937	$53,514	$190,500
71914	Hot Springs National Park, AR · PO box	18 mi	—	—	—

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Questions about 71968

What city is zip code 71968?

71968 is assigned to Royal, Arkansas. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 71968 in?

71968 is in Garland County, Arkansas.

What is the population of 71968?

About 4,437 people live in 71968, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 71968 in?

71968 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 71968?

The median household income in 71968 is $75,592.

What zip codes are near 71968?

The closest zip codes to 71968 are 71964, 71933, 71956, 71902, 71903.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 71968, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.