71845 ZIP Code — Lewisville, AR

Lafayette County, Arkansas

ZIP code 71845 is located in Lewisville, Arkansas, within Lafayette County. It covers approximately 202.88 square miles and serves a population of 1,629 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 71845

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $83,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.

Median household income is $36,339. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average. 47% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 7% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (18%), smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 71845 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,629

population

202.88

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

71845 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 71845

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71845. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lewisville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

71860 Stamps (6.9 mi) 71839 Garland City (7.3 mi) 71827 Buckner (12.1 mi) 71854 Texarkana (16.2 mi) 71826 Bradley (16.2 mi) 71837 Fouke (17.2 mi) 71861 Taylor (17.7 mi) 71770 Waldo (17.9 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,629
Population density	8 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	073

Geography
Land area	202.88 sq mi
Water area	6.04 sq mi
Latitude	33.3511
Longitude	-93.6363
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	870

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	69.4%	65.7%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	17.4%	21.3%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	12.3%	12.5%	15.7%
Over $200k	1.0%	0.6%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,629

Population

People per sq mi

49.5

Median age

$36,339

Median household income

$20,213

Per capita income

$83,300

Median home value

$705

Median monthly rent

70.8%

Home ownership

21.6%

Poverty rate

8.2%

Unemployment

809

Housing units

6.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

101

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

116

75–84

107

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	313	19.2%
18 and over	1,316	80.8%
65 and over	376	23.1%
Median age	49.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 59.3%

Black or African American 38.9%

Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

Two or more races 0.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Other race 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	972	59.3%
Black or African American	638	38.9%
Hispanic or Latino	9	0.5%
Two or more races	8	0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	6	0.4%
Other race	5	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	69.4%	65.7%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	17.4%	21.3%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	12.3%	12.5%	15.7%
Over $200k	1.0%	0.6%	4.0%

Under $10k 8.1%

$10k–$15k 5.9%

$15k–$25k 27.8%

$25k–$35k 5.6%

$35k–$50k 15.4%

$50k–$75k 13.9%

$75k–$100k 6.9%

$100k–$150k 14.7%

$150k–$200k 0.7%

$200k+ 0.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.1%
$10k–$15k	5.9%
$15k–$25k	27.8%
$25k–$35k	5.6%
$35k–$50k	15.4%
$50k–$75k	13.9%
$75k–$100k	6.9%
$100k–$150k	14.7%
$150k–$200k	0.7%
$200k+	0.8%
Median income	$36,339

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 38.5%

$50k–$100k 38.0%

$100k–$150k 8.1%

$150k–$200k 6.7%

$200k–$300k 4.8%

$300k–$500k 3.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$83,300
Median rent / month	$705
Owner occupied	70.8%
Renter occupied	29.2%
Vacant	39.9%
Single-family detached	72.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	25.8%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.46

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	11.0%
2000–2009	11.4%
1990–1999	11.4%
1980–1989	4.3%
1970–1979	14.5%
1960–1969	22.8%
1950–1959	10.8%
1940–1949	4.4%
1939 or earlier	9.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.4%
1 bedroom	2.9%
2 bedrooms	26.5%
3 bedrooms	56.5%
4 bedrooms	9.1%
5+ bedrooms	3.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.2%
1 vehicle	33.9%
2 vehicles	43.1%
3 or more	18.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	30.8%
Electricity	55.6%
Propane / LP gas	11.5%
Wood	2.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	321	54.4%
Cohabiting couple	13	2.2%
Male householder, no spouse	53	9.0%
Female householder, no spouse	203	34.4%
Households with children under 18	197	33.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	280	47.5%
Average household size	2.67

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	40.0%	19.1%
Married	49.7%	52.3%
Separated	0.0%	6.5%
Widowed	6.2%	12.1%
Divorced	4.1%	10.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.3%

Some HS, no diploma 10.1%

HS graduate 54.8%

Some college, no degree 20.1%

Associate's degree 0.9%

Bachelor's degree 4.8%

Graduate / professional 2.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.6%
Bachelor's or higher	6.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	51	21.0%
Kindergarten	7	2.9%
Elementary school	59	24.3%
High school	92	37.9%
College / grad school	34	14.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 22.0%

Education & healthcare 19.6%

Manufacturing 15.2%

Agriculture & mining 12.9%

Public administration 11.3%

Transportation & utilities 10.7%

Professional & management 2.9%

Construction 2.7%

Finance & real estate 1.3%

Other services 0.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	16.5%
Service	18.3%
Sales & office	25.6%
Natural resources & construction	15.1%
Production & transportation	24.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.8%
Government	22.1%
Self-employed	3.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.1%
Carpool	10.7%
Public transit	0.5%
Walk	2.9%
Work from home	0.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.6

Poverty

All people 21.6%

Under 18 years 29.3%

18 and over 19.8%

Married-couple families 21.8%

Female-led households 31.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.8%
Retirement income	14.6%
Supplemental Security	5.4%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.8%
High blood pressure	48.9%
High cholesterol	40.7%
Diabetes	17.5%
Heart disease	9.8%
Stroke	5.5%
Asthma	11.4%
Arthritis	31.9%
Kidney disease	4.5%
Pulmonary disease	11.2%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.5%
Binge drinking	11.8%
No physical activity	37.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.2%
Depression	23.2%
Fair or poor health	27.8%
Poor mental health	17.0%
Poor physical health	16.5%
No health insurance	17.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.4%
Visited dentist	47.4%
Cholesterol screening	88.7%
Teeth loss	25.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	82	6.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.0%
Under 18	6.7%
18–64 years	15.0%
65 and over	59.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	42.5%
Public insurance	56.1%
No insurance	12.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,483	91.0%
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)	1,626	99.8%
Born in same state	1,626	99.8%
Born in different state	976	59.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	3	0.2%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	241	14.8%
Italian	86	5.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	66	4.1%
English	4	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.2%
Internet access	74.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71845

What city is ZIP code 71845 in?

ZIP code 71845 is primarily assigned to Lewisville, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 71845 in?

ZIP code 71845 falls within Lafayette County, Arkansas.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 71845?

7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71845?

22% of residents in ZIP code 71845 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 71845 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 71845 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 71845?

The median home value in ZIP code 71845 is $83,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 71845 in?

ZIP code 71845 observes the CST timezone.