71942 ZIP Code — Friendship, AR
Hot Spring County, Arkansas
ZIP code 71942 is located in Friendship, Arkansas, within Hot Spring County. It covers approximately 1.16 square miles and serves a population of 169 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 501/870.
169
population
1.16
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
71942 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 71942
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71942. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Friendship | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 169 |
| Population density | 146 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 05 |
| County FIPS | 059 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 1.16 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 34.2218 |
| Longitude | -92.9912 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 501/870 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Demographics & statistics
169
Population
146
People per sq mi
34.5
Median age
$74,750
Median household income
$21,062
Per capita income
$96,600
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
88.1%
Home ownership
17.8%
Poverty rate
2.9%
Unemployment
62
Housing units
3.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
12
Under 5
12
15
5–9
15
8
10–14
8
2
15–19
2
1
20–24
1
7
25–34
7
22
35–44
22
1
45–54
1
6
55–59
6
4
60–64
4
3
65–74
3
3
75–84
4
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 73 | 43.2% |
| 18 and over | 96 | 56.8% |
| 65 and over | 13 | 7.7% |
| Median age | 34.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
90.5%
Two or more races
7.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.8%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 153 | 90.5% |
| Two or more races | 13 | 7.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3 | 1.8% |
Household income
Under $10k
10.2%
$10k–$15k
3.4%
$25k–$35k
5.1%
$35k–$50k
6.8%
$50k–$75k
25.4%
$75k–$100k
44.1%
$100k–$150k
3.4%
$150k–$200k
1.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 10.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 6.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 25.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 44.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 3.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 1.7% |
| Median income | $74,750 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
5.8%
$50k–$100k
63.5%
$100k–$150k
3.8%
$150k–$200k
21.2%
$200k–$300k
5.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $96,600 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 88.1% |
| Renter occupied | 11.9% |
| Vacant | 14.5% |
| Single-family detached | 49.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 14.5% |
| Median rooms | 5.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.06 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 23.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 5.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 24.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 26.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 7.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 7.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 58.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 27.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 22.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 28.8% |
| 3 or more | 44.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 39.0% |
| Electricity | 49.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 11.9% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 33 | 55.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 19 | 32.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 7 | 11.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 36 | 61.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 10 | 16.9% |
| Average household size | 2.86 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 9.8% | 12.5% |
| Married | 51.0% | 68.8% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 10.4% |
| Divorced | 35.3% | 8.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.2%
Some HS, no diploma
0.0%
HS graduate
36.6%
Some college, no degree
55.9%
Associate's degree
1.1%
Bachelor's degree
3.2%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 96.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 3.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 9 | 31.0% |
| Elementary school | 16 | 55.2% |
| High school | 3 | 10.3% |
| College / grad school | 1 | 3.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Finance & real estate
31.8%
Transportation & utilities
30.3%
Manufacturing
16.7%
Education & healthcare
7.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.5%
Public administration
4.5%
Construction
3.0%
Retail trade
1.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 6.1% |
| Service | 6.1% |
| Sales & office | 37.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 1.5% |
| Production & transportation | 48.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 83.3% |
| Government | 16.7% |
| Self-employed | 0.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 69.2% |
| Carpool | 30.8% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 0.0% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 17.2 |
Poverty
All people
17.8%
Under 18 years
17.8%
18 and over
17.7%
Married-couple families
12.1%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 18.6% |
| Retirement income | 5.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 8.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 11.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 0.0% |
| High blood pressure | 0.0% |
| High cholesterol | 0.0% |
| Diabetes | 0.0% |
| Heart disease | 0.0% |
| Stroke | 0.0% |
| Asthma | 0.0% |
| Arthritis | 0.0% |
| Kidney disease | 0.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 0.0% |
| Cancer | 0.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 0.0% |
| Binge drinking | 0.0% |
| No physical activity | 0.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 0.0% |
| Depression | 0.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 0.0% |
| Poor mental health | 0.0% |
| Poor physical health | 0.0% |
| No health insurance | 0.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 0.0% |
| Visited dentist | 0.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 0.0% |
| Teeth loss | 0.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1 | 1.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.0% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 25.3% |
| 65 and over | 7.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 53.3% |
| Public insurance | 59.2% |
| No insurance | 2.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 145 | 85.8% |
| 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) | 169 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 169 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 158 | 93.5% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 28 | 16.6% |
| French | 12 | 7.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 5 | 3% |
| Italian | 2 | 1.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 34.9% |
| Internet access | 100.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71942
What city is ZIP code 71942 in?
ZIP code 71942 is primarily assigned to Friendship, Arkansas.
What county is ZIP code 71942 in?
ZIP code 71942 falls within Hot Spring County, Arkansas.
Is ZIP code 71942 family-oriented?
43% of residents in ZIP code 71942 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 71942?
3% 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 71942 mostly owner-occupied?
88% of occupied units in ZIP code 71942 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71942?
18% of residents in ZIP code 71942 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What timezone is ZIP code 71942 in?
ZIP code 71942 observes the CST timezone.