ZIP Code 71953 is located in Mena Arkansas. Portions of 71953 are also in Acorn and Board Camp and Gap Springs Township and Mountain Township (Polk County) and Acorn Township and Fulton Township (Polk County) and Blansett Township and Cedar Township (Polk County) and Center Township (Polk County) and Black Fork Township and Potter Township and Eagle Township (Polk County) and Cove Township and Mill Creek Township (Scott County). 71953 is primarily within Polk County, with some portions in Scott County. Regionally, 71953 is located in Metro Little Rock.
| ZIP Code Name | Mena |
| Primary County | Polk County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 13,159 |
| Area Code(s) | 327 / 479 / 870 |
| Current Time | CST |
71953 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Arkansas based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 71953 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 71953 is White. The current unemployment level in 71953 is 2.9%.
| Population | 13,159 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
| Population Density | 18 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 5,883 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.2% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $45,771 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $391,890 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (December 2024) | 2.9% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 94.39% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 89.88% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,104 | 94.39% |
| Black | 65 | 0.51% |
| Hispanic | 424 | 3.31% |
| Asian | 56 | 0.44% |
| Native American | 174 | 1.36% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,096 | 91.41% |
| Black | 14 | 0.61% |
| Hispanic | 113 | 4.93% |
| Asian | 25 | 1.09% |
| Native American | 42 | 1.83% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 3 | 0.13% |
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,068 | 12.04% |
| Bachelor Degree | 916 | 10.32% |
| High School Diploma | 3,308 | 37.29% |
| No High School Diploma | 241 | 2.72% |
| GED or Alternate | 746 | 8.41% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,420 | 16.01% |
| Associates Degree | 763 | 8.6% |
| Masters Degree | 277 | 3.12% |
| Professional Degree | 100 | 1.13% |
| Doctorate Degree | 33 | 0.37% |
| Coordinates | 34.59231186,-94.18770599 |
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| Cities/Towns in 71953 | Acorn, Board Camp, Gap Springs Township, Mountain Township (Polk County), Acorn Township, Fulton Township (Polk County), Blansett Township, Cedar Township (Polk County), Center Township (Polk County), Black Fork Township, Potter Township, Eagle Township (Polk County), Cove Township, Mill Creek Township (Scott County) |
| Regions | Metro Little RockFt. Smith-Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers Area |
| Time Zone | Central Standard Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 718 Square Miles |
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| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 7b: 5F to 10F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | November 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | April 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 36a - Athens Plateau | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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