Union County, AR ZIP Codes
Arkansas (AR) · 10 ZIP codes · 9 cities
10
ZIP codes
38,340
population (2021)
-7.9%
pop change since 2010
05139
FIPS code
Union County ZIP code map
About Union County
Union County is located in Arkansas and contains 10 ZIP codes across 9 cities and communities.
The county's population was 38,340 as of 2021,
a decrease of
7.9% from 41,639 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Union County is 05139.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 38,340 |
| 2010 population | 41,639 |
| Change | -7.9% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Arkansas |
| FIPS code | 05139 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Union County
ZIP codes for Union County, AR (10)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71724 | Calion | Union | View map |
| 71730 | El Dorado | Union | View map |
| 71731 | El Dorado | Union | View map |
| 71747 | Huttig | Union | View map |
| 71749 | Junction City | Union | View map |
| 71750 | Lawson | Union | View map |
| 71758 | Mount Holly | Union | View map |
| 71759 | Norphlet | Union | View map |
| 71762 | Smackover | Union | View map |
| 71765 | Strong | Union | View map |
Demographics & statistics
38,520
Population
41.2
Median age
$50,407
Median household income
$29,259
Per capita income
$69,950
Median home value
$498
Median monthly rent
82.8%
Home ownership
14.7%
Poverty rate
5.5%
Unemployment
14,535
Housing units
24.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,119
Under 5
1,159
1,110
5–9
1,149
1,481
10–14
1,535
1,240
15–19
1,284
1,087
20–24
1,126
2,235
25–34
2,316
2,320
35–44
2,404
2,323
45–54
2,407
1,202
55–59
1,246
1,362
60–64
1,410
2,021
65–74
2,094
1,091
75–84
1,130
329
85+
340
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 9,146 | 26.4% |
| 18 and over | 29,374 | 73.6% |
| 65 and over | 7,005 | 16.9% |
| Median age | 41.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
61.6%
Black or African American
32.4%
Two or more races
2.8%
Hispanic or Latino
1.6%
Asian
0.8%
Other race
0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 24,104 | 61.6% |
| Black or African American | 12,685 | 32.4% |
| Two or more races | 1,113 | 2.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 636 | 1.6% |
| Asian | 299 | 0.8% |
| Other race | 263 | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 50 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
9.2%
$10k–$15k
4.4%
$15k–$25k
12.5%
$25k–$35k
9.3%
$35k–$50k
12.8%
$50k–$75k
25.7%
$75k–$100k
8.1%
$100k–$150k
9.2%
$150k–$200k
3.9%
$200k+
5.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 9.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 12.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 25.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 8.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 9.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 3.9% |
| $200k+ | 5.0% |
| Median income | $50,407 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
32.2%
$50k–$100k
31.6%
$100k–$150k
12.2%
$150k–$200k
5.5%
$200k–$300k
10.1%
$300k–$500k
6.6%
$500k–$1M
1.4%
$1M+
0.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $69,950 |
| Median rent / month | $498 |
| Owner occupied | 82.8% |
| Renter occupied | 17.2% |
| Vacant | 34.8% |
| Single-family detached | 60.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.2% |
| Mobile homes | 36.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.89 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 6.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 8.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 11.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 16.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 8.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 22.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 9.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 7.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 3.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 1.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 23.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 60.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 9.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.7% |
| 3 or more | 21.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 36.5% |
| Electricity | 50.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 7.3% |
| Wood | 4.7% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 6,597 | 47.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 725 | 3.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,689 | 21.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,871 | 27.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,867 | 28.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,954 | 34.7% |
| Average household size | 2.71 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 26.2% | 26.0% |
| Married | 57.1% | 40.0% |
| Separated | 5.1% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 1.5% | 12.7% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 19.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.9%
Some HS, no diploma
8.0%
HS graduate
35.5%
Some college, no degree
23.9%
Associate's degree
6.2%
Bachelor's degree
20.4%
Graduate / professional
4.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 90.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 24.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 597 | 4.0% |
| Kindergarten | 618 | 6.0% |
| Elementary school | 4,067 | 39.5% |
| High school | 2,249 | 34.4% |
| College / grad school | 1,406 | 16.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
25.3%
Manufacturing
15.0%
Retail trade
13.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.7%
Construction
7.7%
Public administration
6.9%
Finance & real estate
5.9%
Professional & management
4.9%
Transportation & utilities
4.0%
Agriculture & mining
4.0%
Wholesale trade
2.0%
Other services
1.6%
Information
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 27.7% |
| Service | 19.5% |
| Sales & office | 25.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 12.1% |
| Production & transportation | 15.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 68.6% |
| Government | 27.7% |
| Self-employed | 3.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 77.8% |
| Carpool | 9.8% |
| Public transit | 0.2% |
| Walk | 9.3% |
| Other means | 0.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 24.3 |
Poverty
All people
14.7%
Under 18 years
18.5%
18 and over
14.4%
Married-couple families
11.5%
Female-led households
18.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 40.2% |
| Retirement income | 20.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 42.5% |
| High cholesterol | 38.9% |
| Heart disease | 8.4% |
| Stroke | 4.3% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| Arthritis | 27.9% |
| Kidney disease | 3.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 9.0% |
| Cancer | 7.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 13.3% |
| No physical activity | 32.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 36.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 21.9% |
| Poor mental health | 16.3% |
| Poor physical health | 14.0% |
| No health insurance | 15.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 79.0% |
| Visited dentist | 55.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.7% |
| Teeth loss | 19.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,018 | 6.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 15.3% |
| Under 18 | 5.9% |
| 18–64 years | 13.6% |
| 65 and over | 32.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 60.2% |
| Public insurance | 45.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 36,242 | 96.3% |
| Spanish | 653 | 0.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 528 | 0.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 50 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 75 | 0.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 37,443 | 98.9% |
| Born in same state | 37,384 | 98.9% |
| Born in different state | 27,384 | 76.2% |
| Foreign born | 59 | 0.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,077 | 1.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 437 | 24.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 6,340 | 16.5% |
| French | 3,098 | 8% |
| Italian | 1,678 | 4.4% |
| English | 98 | 0.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 38 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 38 | 0.1% |
| Polish | 32 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 13 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.4% |
| Internet access | 82.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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