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ZIP Code 71838

Hempstead, Arkansas

FIPS 71838

Juniper

ZIP Code 71838 is in the top 33% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 28% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 21th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$112,300

Lower than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

81.8

Higher than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,006

Median Age

62.6

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$112,300

Lower than 79%

Median Property Tax

$452

Effective Tax Rate

0%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.33

Lower than 67%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

90.9

Winter Avg Low (°F)

33.2

Avg Temperature (°F)

62.4

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

70.4

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

64.9

Annual Precipitation (in)

54.6

Annual Snowfall (in)

2.5

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

81.8

Higher than 72%

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 71838: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 71838?
The median home value in ZIP Code 71838 is $112,300, lower than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 71838?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 71838 is $452, an effective rate of 0% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 71838 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 71838 cost about 2.33× the median household income, lower than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 71838?
ZIP Code 71838 averages 62.4°F year-round, summer highs near 90.9°F, winter lows around 33.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 2.5 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 71838 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 71838's FEMA National Risk Index score is 81.8 (higher than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is tornado.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →