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Union County
Calion, AR
71724
71724 ZIP Code — Calion, AR
Union County, Arkansas
ZIP code 71724 is located in
Calion ,
Arkansas ,
within Union County .
It covers approximately 1.81 square miles and serves a population of
308 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 870 .
About ZIP code 71724
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $55,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $38,824. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 17 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (45%), diabetes (15%), smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 71724 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
308
Population density
170 / sq mi
State FIPS
05
County FIPS
139
Geography
Land area
1.81 sq mi
Water area
0.65 sq mi
Latitude
33.3260
Longitude
-92.5464
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
870
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
42.5%
54.8%
50.4%
$50k – $100k
50.3%
26.2%
29.9%
$100k – $200k
6.2%
16.0%
15.7%
Over $200k
1.0%
3.0%
4.0%
Demographics & statistics
$38,824
Median household income
10.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 75 24.4% 18 and over 233 75.6% 65 and over 49 15.9% Median age 46.7 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
30.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.6%
Group Count % White 201 65.3% Black or African American 94 30.5% Two or more races 11 3.6% American Indian / Alaska Native 2 0.6%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
42.5%
54.8%
50.4%
$50k – $100k
50.3%
26.2%
29.9%
$100k – $200k
6.2%
16.0%
15.7%
Over $200k
1.0%
3.0%
4.0%
Range % of households Under $10k 10.0% $10k–$15k 12.3% $15k–$25k 16.9% $25k–$35k 1.5% $35k–$50k 15.4% $50k–$75k 4.6% $75k–$100k 30.8% $100k–$150k 8.5% Median income $38,824
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $55,700 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 84.6% Renter occupied 15.4% Vacant 31.6% Single-family detached 62.6% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 37.4% Median rooms 5.4 Avg household size (owned) 2.35
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.0% 2000–2009 17.4% 1990–1999 5.3% 1980–1989 14.7% 1970–1979 10.5% 1960–1969 22.6% 1950–1959 2.6% 1940–1949 5.8% 1939 or earlier 21.1%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 3.7% 1 bedroom 8.4% 2 bedrooms 12.6% 3 bedrooms 57.4% 4 bedrooms 14.7% 5+ bedrooms 3.2%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 1.5% 1 vehicle 51.5% 2 vehicles 21.5% 3 or more 25.4%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 64.6% Electricity 35.4%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 55 42.3% Cohabiting couple 9 6.9% Male householder, no spouse 15 11.5% Female householder, no spouse 51 39.2% Households with children under 18 38 29.2% Households with seniors (65+) 39 30.0% Average household size 2.37
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 27.3% 19.8% Married 48.8% 47.3% Separated 7.4% 1.5% Widowed 0.0% 18.3% Divorced 16.5% 13.0%
Education
Some college, no degree
15.6%
Graduate / professional
2.2%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 96.9% Bachelor's or higher 10.7%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 3 4.8% Kindergarten 10 15.9% Elementary school 31 49.2% High school 19 30.2% College / grad school 0 0.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
16.3%
Finance & real estate
8.5%
Professional & management
8.5%
Agriculture & mining
7.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.0%
Public administration
2.1%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 26.2% Service 17.0% Sales & office 12.8% Natural resources & construction 12.8% Production & transportation 31.2%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 96.5% Government 3.5% Self-employed 0.0% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 93.6% Carpool 0.0% Public transit 0.0% Walk 6.4% Work from home 0.0% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 17.0
Poverty
Married-couple families
7.3%
Female-led households
69.2%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 40.0% Retirement income 25.4% Supplemental Security 0.0% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 13.8%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 44.6% High blood pressure 45.1% High cholesterol 41.1% Diabetes 15.4% Heart disease 9.4% Stroke 4.7% Asthma 10.4% Arthritis 30.1% Kidney disease 3.9% Pulmonary disease 10.4% Cancer 7.6%
Behavior / access % Smoking 23.3% Binge drinking 12.9% No physical activity 33.6% Less than 7 hrs sleep 36.9% Depression 24.0% Fair or poor health 24.0% Poor mental health 16.4% Poor physical health 15.2% No health insurance 15.7% Visited doctor (checkup) 79.3% Visited dentist 53.9% Cholesterol screening 90.2% Teeth loss 20.5%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 10 4.3%
Disability % Any disability 12.0% Under 18 5.3% 18–64 years 8.2% 65 and over 36.7%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 62.7% Public insurance 42.9% No insurance 10.7% Uninsured under 19 20.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 293 95.1% Spanish 0 0.0% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 306 99.4% Born in same state 306 99.4% Born in different state 200 64.9% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 2 0.6% Not a US citizen 2 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 63 20.5% Italian 12 3.9%
Ancestry Count % German 7 2.3% French 3 1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 42.2% Internet access 85.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71724
What city is ZIP code 71724 in?
ZIP code 71724 is primarily assigned to Calion, Arkansas.
What county is ZIP code 71724 in?
ZIP code 71724 falls within Union County, Arkansas.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71724?
22% of residents in ZIP code 71724 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 71724?
11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
Is ZIP code 71724 mostly owner-occupied?
85% of occupied units in ZIP code 71724 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What are the health statistics for ZIP code 71724?
Health data for ZIP code 71724 shows elevated rates of obesity (45%) and diabetes (15%) and smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.
What timezone is ZIP code 71724 in?
ZIP code 71724 observes the CST timezone.
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