What city is ZIP code 71968?

ZIP code 71968 is in Crystal Springs, AR (Garland County).

What county is ZIP code 71968 in?

ZIP code 71968 is mostly in Garland County, Arkansas.

How many people live in ZIP code 71968?

About 4,437 people live in the 71968 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

Checked Oct 26, 2026

ZIP Code 71968

Crystal Springs, AR, Garland County

Population

4,437

Land area

98.4sq mi

People per sq mi

City

Crystal Springs

ZIP 71968 and nearby ZIP codes

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ZIP 71968 at a glance

Households here earn a median of $75,592 a year, 24% more than the Arkansas figure of $60,773.
A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $215,000 (14% above Arkansas) and median rent is $1,080 a month.

Local data for ZIP 71968

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

ZIP 71968, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$75,592

Poverty rate

11.8%

Median home value

$215,000

Prices +4.6% in a year

Median rent

$1,080/mo

Homeownership

79.9%

Bachelor's or higher

19.8%

Median age

44.5

Average commute

25.1 min

Income, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations

Details

Business establishments

ZIP Business Patterns 2023

Employees

906

$44.4M annual payroll

PPP loans

$6.8M

105 loans

Campaign donations

$28.7K

2% D, 50% R, 2026 cycle

PPP loans in this ZIP

Environment and hazard risk

ZIP 71968, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: ice storm

Storm events since 1996

759

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

573

1.3% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

91° / 29°F

57.9 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm history Check a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in ZIP 71968, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

38.2%

U.S. 33.3% +4.9 pts

Diabetes

13.5%

U.S. 12.1% +1.4 pts

Smoking

15.5%

U.S. 12.8% +2.7 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

8.6%

U.S. 11.1% -2.5 pts

Frequently asked questions

What city is ZIP code 71968?: ZIP code 71968 is in Crystal Springs, AR (Garland County).
What county is ZIP code 71968 in?: ZIP code 71968 is mostly in Garland County, Arkansas.
How many people live in ZIP code 71968?: About 4,437 people live in the 71968 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.