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De Queen, AR
City in Sevier County, Arkansas. ZIP codes: 71832.
Population
6,058
Land area
6.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,000
ZIP codes
1
De Queen and its ZIP codes
De Queen at a glance
- De Queen is about 17 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
- It is the 60th most populous of 614 cities and towns in Arkansas.
- Households here earn a median of $52,522 a year, 14% less than the Arkansas figure of $60,773.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $109,600 (42% below Arkansas) and median rent is $757 a month.
Local data for De Queen, AR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
De Queen, AR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$52,522
Poverty rate
17.1%
Median home value
$109,600
Median rent
$757/mo
Homeownership
46.9%
Bachelor's or higher
7.9%
Median age
32.2
Average commute
20.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (3,492), Irish Americans (432), German Americans (251).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sevier County. PPP loans are for De Queen.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,097
4,936 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,016
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$79.45M
FY 2026, $5,016 per person
PPP loans
$10.01M
283 loans, 1,354 jobs reported
How people get to work
De Queen, AR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.8%
- Carpooled26.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.1%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 20.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
De Queen, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
479
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
20
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 30°F
54.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone6 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in De Queen, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.7%
U.S. 33.3% +9.4 pts
Diabetes
15.3%
U.S. 12.1% +3.2 pts
Smoking
19.0%
U.S. 12.8% +6.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
28.8%
U.S. 11.1% +17.7 pts
ZIP codes in De Queen
1 in or overlapping De Queen. Population shown
Cities near De Queen
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HoratioCity | 7.3 mi | 1.8 |
| GillhamTown | 8.8 mi | 0.9 |
| LockesburgCity | 11 mi | 3.5 |
| GrannisCity | 13 mi | 7.9 |
| Eagletown, OKCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 4.7 |
| WinthropCity | 15 mi | 1 |
| WickesTown | 18 mi | 2.3 |
| Ben LomondTown | 19 mi | 3.9 |
| DierksCity | 20 mi | 1.9 |
| AlleeneCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 2.2 |
| Center PointCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 1.7 |
| ForemanCity | 23 mi | 2 |
| Haworth, OKTown | 23 mi | 1.6 |
| VandervoortTown | 23 mi | 0.3 |
| WiltonCity | 24 mi | 1.3 |
| Broken Bow, OKCity | 24 mi | 6.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is De Queen, AR in?
- De Queen is in Sevier County, Arkansas.
- What ZIP codes are in De Queen, AR?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping De Queen include 71832.
- What is the population of De Queen, AR?
- About 6,058 people live in De Queen, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near De Queen?
- Nearby places include Horatio (7.3 mi), Gillham (8.8 mi), Lockesburg (11 mi), Grannis (13 mi), Eagletown, OK (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023