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Hope, AR
City in Hempstead County, Arkansas. ZIP codes: 71801.
Population
8,671
Land area
10.7sq mi
People per sq mi
812
ZIP codes
1
Hope and its ZIP codes
Hope at a glance
- Hope is about 14 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
- It is the 45th most populous of 614 cities and towns in Arkansas.
- Households here earn a median of $37,500 a year, 38% less than the Arkansas figure of $60,773.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $91,900 (51% below Arkansas) and median rent is $823 a month.
Local data for Hope, AR
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals2
- Emergency Rooms2
- Nursing Homes1
- Schools8
- Colleges1
- Libraries1
- Banks7
- Post Offices1
- Parks4
- Grocery Stores8
- Restaurants43
- Affordable Housing3
- Home Health Agencies1
- Dialysis Centers2
- Community Health Centers2
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment1
- Private Schools1
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities2
- Historic Places10
Housing and community stats
Hope, AR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$37,500
Poverty rate
23.4%
Median home value
$91,900
Median rent
$823/mo
Homeownership
60.4%
Bachelor's or higher
14.2%
Median age
41.3
Average commute
19.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,570), Irish Americans (443), German Americans (172).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hempstead County. PPP loans are for Hope.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,877
7,764 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,617
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$143M
FY 2026, $7,148 per person
PPP loans
$23.5M
577 loans, 3,701 jobs reported
How people get to work
Hope, AR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone90.6%
- Carpooled4.6%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked0.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.2%
- Worked from home2.3%
Average one-way commute: 19.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hope, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
527
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
6
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 32°F
55.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone10 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hope, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
48.1%
U.S. 33.3% +14.8 pts
Diabetes
17.0%
U.S. 12.1% +4.9 pts
Smoking
18.1%
U.S. 12.8% +5.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.9%
U.S. 11.1% +5.8 pts
ZIP codes in Hope
1 in or overlapping Hope. Population shown
Cities near Hope
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PerrytownTown | 4.4 mi | 1.4 |
| OakhavenTown | 5 mi | 0 |
| EmmetCity | 8.1 mi | 1.4 |
| WashingtonCity | 9.5 mi | 1 |
| PatmosTown | 10 mi | 0.1 |
| BodcawTown | 13 mi | 3 |
| FultonTown | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| McNabTown | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| BlevinsCity | 14 mi | 1 |
| OzanTown | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| PrescottCity | 15 mi | 6.4 |
| RosstonTown | 18 mi | 4.4 |
| McCaskillTown | 18 mi | 0.7 |
| SaratogaCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 2.6 |
| WillisvilleTown | 19 mi | 1.6 |
| LewisvilleCity | 20 mi | 2.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hope, AR in?
- Hope is in Hempstead County, Arkansas.
- What ZIP codes are in Hope, AR?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Hope include 71801.
- What is the population of Hope, AR?
- About 8,671 people live in Hope, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hope?
- Nearby places include Perrytown (4.4 mi), Oakhaven (5 mi), Emmet (8.1 mi), Washington (9.5 mi), Patmos (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023