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ZIP 71854

Pop. 35,720·Miller County·36th most expensive ZIP in Arkansas
Median rent (all units)
$1,239/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+1.3%
vs US Median
-$726
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ZIP 71854 · $1,239
More affordable than 90% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$830
1 BR
$840
2 BR
$1,060
3 BR
$1,320
4 BR+
$1,600
Research median
$1,060/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$14,868/yr
At $1,239/mo median
Location
StateAR
CountyMiller County
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 71854 (Texarkana, AR) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 14.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
35,720
Median income
$46,878
Median age
39.4
Renters
38.6%
Age distribution
23.2%
21.9%
25.3%
12.3%
17.2%
Under 1823.2%
18–3421.9%
35–5425.3%
55–6412.3%
65+17.2%
Gender
50.3%
49.7%
Male50.3%
Female49.7%
Race & ethnicity
63%
29.4%
White63%
Black29.4%
Hispanic4%
Asian0.9%
Other2.6%
Education (25+)
13.1%
42.5%
29.4%
14.9%
No HS diploma13.1%
HS diploma42.5%
Some college29.4%
Bachelor's+14.9%
Housing tenure
61.4%
38.6%
Owner61.4%
Renter38.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 71854 in Texarkana, AR has changed in 5 years

Income
$44,849 → $46,878
up 4.5%
Population
36,164 → 35,720
down 1.2%
Renter share
38.2% → 38.6%
+0.4 pts
Bachelor's+
18.3% → 14.9%
-3.4 pts
Median age
40.3 → 39.4
-0.9 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 71854 in Texarkana, AR now reports about $46,878, up from $44,849 in 2021. The population has contracted by 1.2% since 2021, moving from about 36,164 residents to roughly 35,720. College-educated residents now make up 14.9% of adults here, versus 18.3% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 71854 covers Texarkana, AR. The median rent here is $1,239/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $840/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,060/mo.

At 32% of local median household income ($46,878/yr), ZIP 71854 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 71854?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 71854 (Texarkana, AR) is $1,239. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 71854 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 71854's median rent of $1,239/mo is $726 (37%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 71854 compare to other ZIPs in Arkansas?

ZIP 71854 falls in the middle range for Arkansas, ranking #36 out of 59 ZIPs at $1,239/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 71854?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $50,000/year (~$24/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,239/mo in ZIP 71854. The local median household income is $46,878/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 71854?

Rent in ZIP 71854 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 71854 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 71854 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,239/mo, rent takes approximately 32% of the local median household income ($46,878/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 71854 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 71854 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 38.6% of ZIP 71854 households are renters, while 61.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 71854 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 71854 compare to the rest of Texarkana?

ZIP 71854 sits right at the Texarkana citywide median of $1,239/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 71854 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 71854 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
32%
MODERATE

At $1,239/mo, rent takes ~32% of ZIP 71854's median household income ($46,878/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 71854 32%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.9%
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