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ZIP Code 71862

Hempstead, Arkansas

FIPS 71862

Juniper

ZIP Code 71862 is in the top 13% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 26% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 10th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$55,900

Lower than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

82.7

Higher than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

639

Median Age

54

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$55,900

Lower than 90%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.06

Lower than 87%

Median Rent

$848

Near median

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)

55.7

Annual Snowfall (in)

2.1

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

82.7

Higher than 74%

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 71862: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 71862?
The median home value in ZIP Code 71862 is $55,900, lower than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes.
Is ZIP Code 71862 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 71862 cost about 1.06× the median household income, lower than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 71862?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 71862 is $848 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 71862?
ZIP Code 71862 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 2.1 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 71862 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 71862's FEMA National Risk Index score is 82.7 (higher than 74% 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 →