Question 1

Is 71854 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 71854 in Texarkana has a crime score of 50/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the Texarkana city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 71854 and checking the local police department's crime mapping tool for current incident patterns before making decisions is recommended.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 71854?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 71854 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 71854. Schools in this area perform significantly above state averages — proficiency rates consistently outpace both the city and national benchmarks. For families prioritizing public school quality, 71854 ranks among the stronger ZIP codes in Texarkana. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 EdFacts assessment data; individual school performance may vary, and reviewing each school's most recent state report card is recommended.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 71854?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 71854 is approximately $166K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 71854 near the metro median for comparable neighborhoods. Median rent in 71854 is available in the Full Market Report. Prices fluctuate with market conditions; Zillow data reflects trailing sale prices, not current listing prices.

Question 4

Is 71854 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 71854 has an overall NeighborScore of 69/100, placing it in the moderate range for Texarkana. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 69/100, 71854 scores similarly to the middle tier of Texarkana neighborhoods — neither among the strongest nor the weakest performers. Individual priorities (commute, school age, budget) should guide how much weight you give this composite vs. the component scores.

Texarkana — ZIP 71854

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
GENOA CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	KG–03	—	—	—
GENOA CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL	10–12	—	—	—
GARY E. COBB MIDDLE SCHOOL	04–06	—	—	—
ALBERT J. MURPHY JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL	07–09	—	—	—
FAIRVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	KG–05	—	—	—
VERA KILPATRICK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	KG–05	—	—	—
EDWARD D. TRICE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	KG–05	—	—	—
COLLEGE HILL HARMONY LEADERSHIP ACADEMY	KG–05	—	—	—
COLLEGE HILL PRE-K CENTER	PK–PK	—	—	—
NORTH HEIGHTS COMMUNITY SCHOOL	KG–05	—	—	—
ARKANSAS MIDDLE SCHOOL	06–08	—	—	—