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ZIP 71901

Pop. 28,937·Garland County·38th most expensive ZIP in Arkansas
Median rent (all units)
$1,198/mo
Year-over-Year
+9.0%
Month-over-Month
-5.5%
vs US Median
-$753
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ZIP 71901 · $1,198
More affordable than 92% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,951/mo
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Studio
$760
1 BR
$770
2 BR
$1,000
3 BR
$1,280
4 BR+
$1,530
Research median
$1,000/mo

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

Annual cost
$14,376/yr
At $1,198/mo median
Location
StateAR
CountyGarland County
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Rents are softening (up only 9.0% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+9.0% YoY, -5.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 71901 (Hot Springs, AR) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 26% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
28,937
Median income
$53,514
Median age
43
Renters
37.1%
Age distribution
21.7%
19.6%
23.5%
15.7%
19.5%
Under 1821.7%
18–3419.6%
35–5423.5%
55–6415.7%
65+19.5%
Gender
48.3%
51.7%
Male48.3%
Female51.7%
Race & ethnicity
76.3%
12.8%
White76.3%
Black12.8%
Hispanic11.2%
Asian0.9%
Education (25+)
12.6%
30.7%
30.6%
26%
No HS diploma12.6%
HS diploma30.7%
Some college30.6%
Bachelor's+26%
Housing tenure
62.9%
37.1%
Owner62.9%
Renter37.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 71901 in Hot Springs, AR has changed in 5 years

Income
$48,485 → $53,514
up 10.4%
Population
29,241 → 28,937
down 1.0%
Renter share
38% → 37.1%
-0.9 pts
Bachelor's+
22.7% → 26%
+3.3 pts
Median age
40.8 → 43
+2.2 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $48,485 to $53,514 across the same window, up 10.4% versus 2021. The population has contracted by 1.0% since 2021, moving from about 29,241 residents to roughly 28,937. College-educated residents now make up 26% of adults here, versus 22.7% in 2021.

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

ZIP code 71901 covers Hot Springs, AR. The median rent here is $1,198/mo as of June 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $770/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,000/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($53,514/yr), ZIP 71901 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 9.0% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 71901?

As of June 22, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 71901 (Hot Springs, AR) is $1,198. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 71901 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 71901's median rent of $1,198/mo is $753 (39%) below the US national median of $1,951/mo.

How does ZIP 71901 compare to other ZIPs in Arkansas?

ZIP 71901 falls in the middle range for Arkansas, ranking #38 out of 60 ZIPs at $1,198/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 71901?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $48,000/year (~$23/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,198/mo in ZIP 71901. The local median household income is $53,514/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 71901?

Rent in ZIP 71901 has increased 9.0% over the past year as of June 22, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 71901 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 71901 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,198/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($53,514/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 71901 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 71901 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 37.1% of ZIP 71901 households are renters, while 62.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 71901 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 71901 compare to the rest of Hot Springs?

ZIP 71901 is more affordable than Hot Springs overall. At $1,198/mo, it's $28 below the Hot Springs citywide median of $1,226/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 71901 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 71901 reflects June 22, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,198/mo, rent takes ~27% of ZIP 71901's median household income ($53,514/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 71901 27%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.9%
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