ZIP code 71953: Mena, AR
71953 is a ZIP code in Mena, Arkansas, mainly in Polk County. About 13,415 people live here.
- Population
- 13,415
- Median household income
- $51,969
- Typical home value
- $195,700+3.3% in 12 months
- Median rent
- $699gross, per month
- Median age
- 47.8
- Homeowners
- 80.8%of occupied homes
Shaded: ZIP code 71953's area. Click anywhere on the map to see which ZIP code it's in.
ZIP codes within 10 milesWithin 25 miles
ZIP code 71953 details
| City | Mena |
|---|---|
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Polk County (also partly Scott County, Le Flore County) |
| Metro area | Not in a metro or micro area |
| Time zone | Central Time (UTC−6), observes daylight saving time |
| Type | Standard (delivery area) |
| Land area | 683.9 sq mi, plus 3.2 sq mi of water |
| Population density | 20 people per sq mi |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.1% of adults 25+ |
| Average commute | 17.8 minutes |
| Center coordinates | 34.61605, -94.21058 |
Median rent in 71953 by bedrooms
| Size | Median gross rent |
|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $779/mo |
| 3 bedrooms | $694/mo |
| 4 bedrooms | $955/mo |
Gross rent includes utilities paid by the tenant. ACS 2020–2024; sizes with too few rentals to estimate are left out.
ZIP codes near 71953
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71932 | Board Camp, AR | 8.4 mi | — |
| 72926 | Boles, AR | 12.4 mi | 587 |
| 71945 | Hatfield, AR | 12.7 mi | 1,469 |
| 71972 | Vandervoort, AR | 15.8 mi | 416 |
| 71937 | Cove, AR | 17.9 mi | 2,098 |
| 72958 | Waldron, AR | 20.3 mi | 6,948 |
| 71961 | Oden, AR | 21.2 mi | 1,120 |
| 72950 | Parks, AR | 21.3 mi | 517 |
Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology
Buying a home in 71953?
A typical home in ZIP code 71953 is worth about $195,700 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $51,969 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with Arkansas average taxes and insurance filled in.
Monthly payment for a $195,700 homeWhat can a $51,969 income afford?Rental property numbers
About ZIP code 71953
What city is ZIP code 71953?
ZIP code 71953 is in Mena, AR, in Polk County.
What county is ZIP code 71953 in?
71953 is mainly in Polk County, Arkansas, and partly in Scott County and Le Flore County.
What is the population of ZIP code 71953?
About 13,415 people live in ZIP code 71953, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
What time zone is ZIP code 71953 in?
71953 is in Central Time (UTC−6). It observes daylight saving time.