71956 ZIP Code — Mountain Pine, AR

Garland County, Arkansas

ZIP code 71956 is located in Mountain Pine, Arkansas, within Garland County. It covers approximately 24.84 square miles and serves a population of 1,348 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 501.

About ZIP code 71956

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $79,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $47,500. 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 6% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 25%.

Overall, ZIP code 71956 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,348

population

24.84

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

71956 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 71956

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71956. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mountain Pine	Acceptable
Mountain Pine	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

71949 Jessieville (4.6 mi) 71968 Royal (7.9 mi) 71913 Hot Springs National Park (11.6 mi) 71909 Hot Springs Village (11.7 mi) 71901 Hot Springs National Park (12.9 mi) 71964 Pearcy (15.4 mi) 71933 Bonnerdale (18.8 mi) 72087 Lonsdale (19 mi) 71970 Story (19 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,348
Population density	54 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	051

Geography
Land area	24.84 sq mi
Water area	2.06 sq mi
Latitude	34.6158
Longitude	-93.1768
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	501

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	65.6%	49.7%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	28.8%	33.9%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	5.2%	13.7%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.3%	2.7%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,348

Population

People per sq mi

47.7

Median age

$47,500

Median household income

$24,743

Per capita income

$79,600

Median home value

$584

Median monthly rent

89.9%

Home ownership

11.1%

Poverty rate

0.9%

Unemployment

672

Housing units

6.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

108

35–44

45–54

111

55–59

60–64

136

65–74

174

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	196	14.5%
18 and over	1,152	85.5%
65 and over	392	29.1%
Median age	47.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 85.4%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.7%

Black or African American 3.5%

Hispanic or Latino 3.1%

Two or more races 2.4%

Other race 1.8%

Group	Count	%
White	1,188	85.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	52	3.7%
Black or African American	49	3.5%
Hispanic or Latino	43	3.1%
Two or more races	34	2.4%
Other race	25	1.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	65.6%	49.7%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	28.8%	33.9%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	5.2%	13.7%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.3%	2.7%	4.0%

Under $10k 2.7%

$10k–$15k 6.7%

$15k–$25k 19.2%

$25k–$35k 9.8%

$35k–$50k 16.6%

$50k–$75k 24.5%

$75k–$100k 9.1%

$100k–$150k 8.2%

$150k–$200k 0.7%

$200k+ 2.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.7%
$10k–$15k	6.7%
$15k–$25k	19.2%
$25k–$35k	9.8%
$35k–$50k	16.6%
$50k–$75k	24.5%
$75k–$100k	9.1%
$100k–$150k	8.2%
$150k–$200k	0.7%
$200k+	2.6%
Median income	$47,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 38.7%

$50k–$100k 21.0%

$100k–$150k 10.7%

$150k–$200k 7.4%

$200k–$300k 6.7%

$300k–$500k 10.9%

$500k–$1M 4.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$79,600
Median rent / month	$584
Owner occupied	89.9%
Renter occupied	10.1%
Vacant	20.1%
Single-family detached	53.4%
Large apartment buildings	1.9%
Mobile homes	42.8%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.31

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.8%
2000–2009	18.7%
1990–1999	22.3%
1980–1989	5.6%
1970–1979	26.3%
1960–1969	1.4%
1950–1959	7.4%
1940–1949	1.5%
1939 or earlier	15.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	5.1%
2 bedrooms	22.3%
3 bedrooms	56.8%
4 bedrooms	15.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.7%
1 vehicle	34.8%
2 vehicles	30.7%
3 or more	28.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	18.0%
Electricity	58.9%
Propane / LP gas	10.6%
Wood	12.0%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	309	52.9%
Cohabiting couple	4	0.7%
Male householder, no spouse	66	11.3%
Female householder, no spouse	205	35.1%
Households with children under 18	160	27.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	258	44.2%
Average household size	2.31

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	12.5%	24.7%
Married	70.6%	48.2%
Separated	3.2%	7.3%
Widowed	5.0%	11.6%
Divorced	8.6%	8.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.2%

Some HS, no diploma 3.7%

HS graduate 54.6%

Some college, no degree 24.0%

Associate's degree 9.1%

Bachelor's degree 6.4%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.1%
Bachelor's or higher	6.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	15	8.0%
Kindergarten	17	9.1%
Elementary school	108	57.8%
High school	45	24.1%
College / grad school	2	1.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 20.0%

Education & healthcare 18.0%

Manufacturing 16.2%

Other services 15.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 14.3%

Professional & management 6.4%

Public administration 3.6%

Finance & real estate 3.2%

Construction 1.6%

Transportation & utilities 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	11.4%
Service	30.7%
Sales & office	33.9%
Natural resources & construction	3.4%
Production & transportation	20.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	88.1%
Government	5.7%
Self-employed	6.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	90.0%
Carpool	6.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	3.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.6

Poverty

All people 11.1%

Under 18 years 28.1%

18 and over 8.2%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 41.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.9%
Retirement income	24.3%
Supplemental Security	4.5%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.8%
High blood pressure	41.8%
High cholesterol	38.9%
Diabetes	13.4%
Heart disease	8.4%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	27.9%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	10.1%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.1%
Binge drinking	14.2%
No physical activity	31.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.0%
Depression	25.4%
Fair or poor health	22.0%
Poor mental health	17.2%
Poor physical health	14.6%
No health insurance	14.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.8%
Visited dentist	56.7%
Cholesterol screening	87.6%
Teeth loss	19.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	150	13.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	25.1%
Under 18	6.1%
18–64 years	21.2%
65 and over	42.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.9%
Public insurance	54.2%
No insurance	5.8%
Uninsured under 19	9.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,304	96.7%
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)	1,333	98.9%
Born in same state	1,278	94.8%
Born in different state	868	64.4%
Foreign born	55	4.1%
Naturalized citizen	15	1.1%
Not a US citizen	15	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	268	19.9%
Arab	187	13.9%
French	76	5.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	9	0.7%
Irish	7	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.3%
Internet access	85.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71956

What city is ZIP code 71956 in?

ZIP code 71956 is primarily assigned to Mountain Pine, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 71956 in?

ZIP code 71956 falls within Garland County, Arkansas.

Does ZIP code 71956 have an older population?

29% of residents in ZIP code 71956 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 71956?

6% 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 71956 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 71956 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 71956 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 71956 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 71956 in?

ZIP code 71956 observes the CST timezone.