71770 ZIP Code — Waldo, AR

Columbia County, Arkansas

ZIP code 71770 is located in Waldo, Arkansas, within Columbia County. It covers approximately 149.72 square miles and serves a population of 3,304 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 71770

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 $90,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $44,524. Poverty affects 33% of residents, above the national average. 46% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 71770 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,304

population

149.72

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

71770 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 71770

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71770. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Waldo	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

71827 Buckner (5.8 mi) 71752 Mc Neil (8.8 mi) 71753 Magnolia (11.1 mi) 71860 Stamps (11.7 mi) 71858 Rosston (14.7 mi) 71861 Taylor (16.5 mi) 71764 Stephens (17.7 mi) 71845 Lewisville (17.9 mi) 71740 Emerson (18.5 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	3,304
Population density	22 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	027

Geography
Land area	149.72 sq mi
Water area	0.22 sq mi
Latitude	33.3470
Longitude	-93.3264
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	63.9%	62.1%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	24.0%	23.8%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	10.4%	10.8%	15.7%
Over $200k	1.7%	3.3%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

3,304

Population

People per sq mi

47.3

Median age

$44,524

Median household income

$25,497

Per capita income

$90,600

Median home value

$727

Median monthly rent

87.1%

Home ownership

32.5%

Poverty rate

3.5%

Unemployment

1,635

Housing units

11.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

112

Under 5

113

127

5–9

128

10–14

15–19

20–24

183

25–34

184

175

35–44

175

206

45–54

207

147

55–59

148

169

60–64

169

202

65–74

202

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	673	20.4%
18 and over	2,631	79.6%
65 and over	656	19.9%
Median age	47.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 57.6%

Black or African American 41.6%

Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

Other race 0.3%

Two or more races 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,910	57.6%
Black or African American	1,380	41.6%
Hispanic or Latino	14	0.4%
Other race	10	0.3%
Two or more races	4	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	63.9%	62.1%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	24.0%	23.8%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	10.4%	10.8%	15.7%
Over $200k	1.7%	3.3%	4.0%

Under $10k 7.8%

$10k–$15k 12.4%

$15k–$25k 9.3%

$25k–$35k 16.1%

$35k–$50k 5.8%

$50k–$75k 23.7%

$75k–$100k 7.0%

$100k–$150k 11.1%

$150k–$200k 4.5%

$200k+ 2.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.8%
$10k–$15k	12.4%
$15k–$25k	9.3%
$25k–$35k	16.1%
$35k–$50k	5.8%
$50k–$75k	23.7%
$75k–$100k	7.0%
$100k–$150k	11.1%
$150k–$200k	4.5%
$200k+	2.4%
Median income	$44,524

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 37.5%

$50k–$100k 20.7%

$100k–$150k 10.4%

$150k–$200k 8.4%

$200k–$300k 10.9%

$300k–$500k 5.1%

$500k–$1M 5.2%

$1M+ 1.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$90,600
Median rent / month	$727
Owner occupied	87.1%
Renter occupied	12.9%
Vacant	27.5%
Single-family detached	71.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.6%
Mobile homes	25.9%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.41

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.2%
2010–2019	10.0%
2000–2009	4.8%
1990–1999	17.8%
1980–1989	12.7%
1970–1979	16.3%
1960–1969	13.1%
1950–1959	12.0%
1940–1949	6.1%
1939 or earlier	6.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.7%
2 bedrooms	22.7%
3 bedrooms	63.9%
4 bedrooms	9.8%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.9%
1 vehicle	36.7%
2 vehicles	26.7%
3 or more	29.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	25.2%
Electricity	63.1%
Propane / LP gas	11.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	638	48.8%
Cohabiting couple	97	7.4%
Male householder, no spouse	128	9.8%
Female householder, no spouse	445	34.0%
Households with children under 18	295	22.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	459	35.1%
Average household size	2.53

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	42.8%	10.0%
Married	50.5%	47.2%
Separated	4.5%	6.6%
Widowed	0.6%	17.5%
Divorced	1.6%	18.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.7%

Some HS, no diploma 9.7%

HS graduate 44.7%

Some college, no degree 17.1%

Associate's degree 9.9%

Bachelor's degree 6.4%

Graduate / professional 5.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.6%
Bachelor's or higher	11.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	55	8.4%
Kindergarten	122	18.6%
Elementary school	250	38.2%
High school	72	11.0%
College / grad school	156	23.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 37.3%

Manufacturing 9.7%

Transportation & utilities 8.2%

Agriculture & mining 7.5%

Professional & management 6.8%

Public administration 6.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.5%

Other services 4.8%

Construction 4.6%

Wholesale trade 4.2%

Retail trade 2.1%

Finance & real estate 1.8%

Information 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.4%
Service	8.6%
Sales & office	16.1%
Natural resources & construction	20.8%
Production & transportation	26.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.9%
Government	25.7%
Self-employed	1.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	93.3%
Carpool	5.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	1.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	36.4

Poverty

All people 32.5%

Under 18 years 64.5%

18 and over 24.3%

Married-couple families 13.5%

Female-led households 45.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.2%
Retirement income	22.2%
Supplemental Security	11.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.9%
High blood pressure	44.8%
High cholesterol	38.5%
Diabetes	15.7%
Heart disease	8.6%
Stroke	4.7%
Asthma	11.2%
Arthritis	28.9%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	10.0%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.7%
Binge drinking	12.5%
No physical activity	34.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.1%
Depression	23.4%
Fair or poor health	25.1%
Poor mental health	17.1%
Poor physical health	15.1%
No health insurance	16.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.8%
Visited dentist	51.9%
Cholesterol screening	87.9%
Teeth loss	23.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	137	5.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.8%
Under 18	14.9%
18–64 years	12.2%
65 and over	58.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	47.2%
Public insurance	57.7%
No insurance	7.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,079	93.2%
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)	3,304	100.0%
Born in same state	3,304	100.0%
Born in different state	2,509	75.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	698	21.1%
Italian	164	5%
French	121	3.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	9	0.3%
Polish	4	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.6%
Internet access	79.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71770

What city is ZIP code 71770 in?

ZIP code 71770 is primarily assigned to Waldo, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 71770 in?

ZIP code 71770 falls within Columbia County, Arkansas.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71770?

33% of residents in ZIP code 71770 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 71770 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 71770 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 71770?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 71770 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 71770 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 71770 in?

ZIP code 71770 observes the CST timezone.