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ZIP Code 71861

Lafayette, Arkansas

FIPS 71861

Juniper

ZIP Code 71861 is in the top 26% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 38% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 23th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$118,500

Lower than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

74.1

Higher than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

2,093

Median Age

46.8

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$118,500

Lower than 77%

Median Property Tax

$761

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.04

Lower than 74%

Median Rent

$957

Higher than 56%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

92.1

Winter Avg Low (°F)

35

Avg Temperature (°F)

63.8

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

79.2

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

57.2

Annual Precipitation (in)

51.1

Annual Snowfall (in)

0

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

74.1

Higher than 62%

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 71861: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 71861?
The median home value in ZIP Code 71861 is $118,500, lower than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 71861?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 71861 is $761, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 71861 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 71861 cost about 2.04× the median household income, lower than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 71861?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 71861 is $957 a month, higher than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 71861?
ZIP Code 71861 averages 63.8°F year-round, summer highs near 92.1°F, winter lows around 35°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals).
Is ZIP Code 71861 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 71861's FEMA National Risk Index score is 74.1 (higher than 62% 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 →