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Texarkana, AR
City in Miller County, Arkansas. ZIP codes: 71854.
Population
29,177
Land area
42sq mi
People per sq mi
695
ZIP codes
1
Texarkana and its ZIP codes
Texarkana at a glance
- Texarkana is about 12 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 17th among 614 cities and towns in Arkansas.
- The median household income is $45,835, 25% below the Arkansas median of $60,773.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $170,200 (9% below Arkansas) and median rent is $909 a month.
Local data for Texarkana, AR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Texarkana, AR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$45,835
Poverty rate
25.8%
Median home value
$170,200
Median rent
$909/mo
Homeownership
54.7%
Bachelor's or higher
15.4%
Median age
37.6
Average commute
17.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,762), German Americans (1,432), Mexican Americans (1,029).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Miller County. PPP loans are for Texarkana.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,391
12,088 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$44,980
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$276M
FY 2026, $6,486 per person
How people get to work
Texarkana, AR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.8%
- Carpooled12.4%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked1.0%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.8%
- Worked from home3.5%
Average one-way commute: 17.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Texarkana, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
537
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
148
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 35°F
48.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone24 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Texarkana, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.5%
U.S. 33.3% +6.2 pts
Diabetes
16.1%
U.S. 12.1% +4.0 pts
Smoking
20.0%
U.S. 12.8% +7.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.0%
U.S. 11.1% +1.9 pts
ZIP codes in Texarkana
1 in or overlapping Texarkana. Population shown
Cities near Texarkana
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Texarkana, TXCity | 5.1 mi | 32 |
| Wake Village, TXCity | 7.4 mi | 3 |
| GenoaCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 6.6 |
| Nash, TXCity | 8.2 mi | 4.5 |
| OgdenCity | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| Red Lick, TXCity | 11 mi | 1.8 |
| FoukeCity | 13 mi | 1.4 |
| Leary, TXCity | 14 mi | 1.3 |
| Domino, TXTown | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| FultonTown | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| Redwater, TXCity | 16 mi | 2 |
| Hooks, TXCity | 17 mi | 2.1 |
| GarlandTown | 17 mi | 0.9 |
| McNabTown | 18 mi | 0.3 |
| AshdownCity | 18 mi | 7.1 |
| Yarborough LandingCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 2.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Texarkana, AR in?
- Texarkana is in Miller County, Arkansas.
- What ZIP codes are in Texarkana, AR?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Texarkana include 71854.
- What is the population of Texarkana, AR?
- About 29,177 people live in Texarkana, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Texarkana?
- Nearby places include Texarkana, TX (5.1 mi), Wake Village, TX (7.4 mi), Genoa (7.7 mi), Nash, TX (8.2 mi), Ogden (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023