71759 ZIP Code — Norphlet, AR

Union County, Arkansas

ZIP code 71759 is located in Norphlet, Arkansas, within Union County. It covers approximately 0.89 square miles and serves a population of 387 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 71759

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $155,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 49% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 71759 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

387

population

0.89

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

71759 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 71759

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71759. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Norphlet	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	387
Population density	435 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	139

Geography
Land area	0.89 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	33.3250
Longitude	-92.6616
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	53.6%	54.8%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	25.0%	26.2%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	21.1%	16.0%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.3%	3.0%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

387

Population

435

People per sq mi

55.0

Median age

Median household income

$29,659

Per capita income

$155,600

Median home value

Median monthly rent

92.5%

Home ownership

31.3%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

218

Housing units

48.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	33	8.5%
18 and over	354	91.5%
65 and over	91	23.5%
Median age	55.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 87%

Black or African American 8.1%

Two or more races 1.8%

Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

Other race 1.5%

Group	Count	%
White	342	87%
Black or African American	32	8.1%
Two or more races	7	1.8%
Hispanic or Latino	6	1.5%
Other race	6	1.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.6%	54.8%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	25.0%	26.2%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	21.1%	16.0%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.3%	3.0%	4.0%

Under $10k 1.2%

$10k–$15k 37.6%

$15k–$25k 6.4%

$25k–$35k 7.5%

$50k–$75k 15.6%

$75k–$100k 5.2%

$100k–$150k 10.4%

$150k–$200k 16.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.2%
$10k–$15k	37.6%
$15k–$25k	6.4%
$25k–$35k	7.5%
$50k–$75k	15.6%
$75k–$100k	5.2%
$100k–$150k	10.4%
$150k–$200k	16.2%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.6%

$50k–$100k 31.3%

$100k–$150k 10.6%

$150k–$200k 13.1%

$200k–$300k 4.4%

$300k–$500k 35.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$155,600
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	92.5%
Renter occupied	7.5%
Vacant	25.1%
Single-family detached	82.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	17.3%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.31

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	21.2%
1990–1999	24.2%
1980–1989	3.5%
1970–1979	13.9%
1960–1969	19.0%
1950–1959	14.7%
1940–1949	3.5%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.9%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	18.6%
3 bedrooms	50.2%
4 bedrooms	19.5%
5+ bedrooms	10.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.2%
1 vehicle	12.7%
2 vehicles	20.2%
3 or more	65.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	30.1%
Electricity	68.8%
Wood	1.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	134	77.5%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	9	5.2%
Female householder, no spouse	30	17.3%
Households with children under 18	21	12.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	89	51.4%
Average household size	2.24

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	16.0%	16.3%
Married	74.5%	73.4%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	4.8%	5.4%
Divorced	4.8%	4.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 2.0%

HS graduate 31.1%

Some college, no degree 15.3%

Associate's degree 3.1%

Bachelor's degree 46.0%

Graduate / professional 2.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.0%
Bachelor's or higher	48.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	13	41.9%
High school	18	58.1%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 25.5%

Education & healthcare 22.1%

Retail trade 15.9%

Transportation & utilities 13.5%

Finance & real estate 10.6%

Agriculture & mining 5.8%

Other services 3.4%

Construction 1.4%

Professional & management 1.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	22.1%
Service	4.3%
Sales & office	35.6%
Natural resources & construction	18.3%
Production & transportation	19.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	68.3%
Government	27.4%
Self-employed	4.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	98.1%
Carpool	1.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	1.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.2

Poverty

All people 31.3%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 34.2%

Married-couple families 41.8%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	59.5%
Retirement income	5.2%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.3%
High blood pressure	38.0%
High cholesterol	38.5%
Diabetes	12.0%
Heart disease	8.5%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	26.9%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	9.7%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.0%
Binge drinking	15.1%
No physical activity	31.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.2%
Depression	26.1%
Fair or poor health	21.0%
Poor mental health	17.4%
Poor physical health	14.1%
No health insurance	15.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.9%
Visited dentist	55.4%
Cholesterol screening	86.8%
Teeth loss	20.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	11	3.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	4.1%
Under 18	27.3%
18–64 years	2.7%
65 and over	0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	86.6%
Public insurance	31.5%
No insurance	3.9%
Uninsured under 19	45.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	385	99.5%
Spanish	2	0.5%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	2	0.5%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	387	100.0%
Born in same state	387	100.0%
Born in different state	216	55.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	120	31%
French	11	2.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	2	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.7%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71759

What city is ZIP code 71759 in?

ZIP code 71759 is primarily assigned to Norphlet, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 71759 in?

ZIP code 71759 falls within Union County, Arkansas.

Does ZIP code 71759 have a large retiree population?

60% of households in ZIP code 71759 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71759?

31% of residents in ZIP code 71759 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 71759 mostly owner-occupied?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 71759 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 71759?

49% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What timezone is ZIP code 71759 in?

ZIP code 71759 observes the CST timezone.