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Arkadelphia, AR
City in Clark County, Arkansas. ZIP codes: 71998, 71999.
Population
10,099
Land area
7.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,307
ZIP codes
2
Arkadelphia and its ZIP codes
Arkadelphia at a glance
- Arkadelphia is about 22 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
- It is the 39th most populous of 614 cities and towns in Arkansas.
- Households here earn a median of $48,657 a year, 20% less than the Arkansas figure of $60,773.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $179,300 (5% below Arkansas) and median rent is $814 a month.
Local data for Arkadelphia, AR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Arkadelphia, AR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$48,657
Poverty rate
28.9%
Median home value
$179,300
Median rent
$814/mo
Homeownership
41.2%
Bachelor's or higher
32.8%
Median age
23.4
Average commute
17.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (815), Irish Americans (706), Mexican Americans (454).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Clark County. PPP loans are for Arkadelphia.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, -1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,304
8,716 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,783
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$138M
FY 2026, $6,441 per person
PPP loans
$4.06M
2 loans, 442 jobs reported
How people get to work
Arkadelphia, AR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.2%
- Carpooled10.5%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked9.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
- Worked from home5.5%
Average one-way commute: 17.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Arkadelphia, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
614
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
45
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 31°F
54.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone13 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Arkadelphia, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.3%
U.S. 33.3% +5.0 pts
Diabetes
11.1%
U.S. 12.1% -1.0 pts
Smoking
12.9%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
9.7%
U.S. 11.1% -1.4 pts
ZIP codes in Arkadelphia
2 in or overlapping Arkadelphia. Population shown
Cities near Arkadelphia
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Caddo ValleyTown | 4.1 mi | 3.1 |
| Gum SpringsTown | 4.9 mi | 0.4 |
| FriendshipTown | 7.5 mi | 0.7 |
| MidwayTown | 10 mi | 3.5 |
| DonaldsonTown | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| BismarckCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.5 |
| GurdonCity | 16 mi | 2.4 |
| OkolonaTown | 18 mi | 0.8 |
| AlpineCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.4 |
| BeirneCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.3 |
| SparkmanCity | 20 mi | 1.3 |
| Lake HamiltonCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 2.1 |
| Whelen SpringsTown | 21 mi | 0.2 |
| AntoineTown | 21 mi | 0.5 |
| MalvernCity | 22 mi | 9.7 |
| RockwellCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 3.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Arkadelphia, AR in?
- Arkadelphia is in Clark County, Arkansas.
- What ZIP codes are in Arkadelphia, AR?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Arkadelphia include 71998, 71999.
- What is the population of Arkadelphia, AR?
- About 10,099 people live in Arkadelphia, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Arkadelphia?
- Nearby places include Caddo Valley (4.1 mi), Gum Springs (4.9 mi), Friendship (7.5 mi), Midway (10 mi), Donaldson (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023