71630 ZIP Code — Arkansas City, AR

Desha County, Arkansas

ZIP code 71630 is located in Arkansas City, Arkansas, within Desha County. It covers approximately 23.56 square miles and serves a population of 510 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 71630

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $89,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $39,038. Poverty affects 23% of residents, above the national average. 38% 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. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (47%), diabetes (21%), smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 71630 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

510

population

23.56

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

71630 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 71630

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71630. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Arkansas City	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	510
Population density	22 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	041

Geography
Land area	23.56 sq mi
Water area	0.68 sq mi
Latitude	33.5833
Longitude	-91.2472
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	870

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	73.9%	64.1%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	14.5%	27.0%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	10.7%	6.4%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.9%	2.5%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

510

Population

People per sq mi

52.4

Median age

$39,038

Median household income

$21,810

Per capita income

$89,800

Median home value

$615

Median monthly rent

81.9%

Home ownership

23.1%

Poverty rate

2.8%

Unemployment

237

Housing units

11.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	80	15.7%
18 and over	430	84.3%
65 and over	96	18.8%
Median age	52.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 55.9%

Black or African American 44.1%

Group	Count	%
White	285	55.9%
Black or African American	225	44.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	73.9%	64.1%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	14.5%	27.0%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	10.7%	6.4%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.9%	2.5%	4.0%

Under $10k 16.7%

$15k–$25k 9.3%

$25k–$35k 18.1%

$35k–$50k 15.7%

$50k–$75k 19.4%

$75k–$100k 9.7%

$100k–$150k 6.0%

$150k–$200k 1.9%

$200k+ 3.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	16.7%
$15k–$25k	9.3%
$25k–$35k	18.1%
$35k–$50k	15.7%
$50k–$75k	19.4%
$75k–$100k	9.7%
$100k–$150k	6.0%
$150k–$200k	1.9%
$200k+	3.2%
Median income	$39,038

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.3%

$50k–$100k 40.1%

$100k–$150k 34.5%

$200k–$300k 10.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$89,800
Median rent / month	$615
Owner occupied	81.9%
Renter occupied	18.1%
Vacant	21.7%
Single-family detached	71.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	18.8%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.37

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.3%
2000–2009	1.8%
1990–1999	15.9%
1980–1989	22.8%
1970–1979	21.4%
1960–1969	15.6%
1950–1959	7.6%
1940–1949	2.5%
1939 or earlier	8.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.9%
2 bedrooms	17.4%
3 bedrooms	65.2%
4 bedrooms	12.0%
5+ bedrooms	2.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.1%
1 vehicle	31.5%
2 vehicles	34.7%
3 or more	28.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	54.2%
Electricity	43.5%
No fuel used	2.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	122	56.5%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	52	24.1%
Female householder, no spouse	42	19.4%
Households with children under 18	53	24.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	69	31.9%
Average household size	2.36

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.0%	19.3%
Married	44.4%	64.1%
Separated	0.0%	4.2%
Widowed	14.7%	12.5%
Divorced	13.9%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.8%

Some HS, no diploma 10.0%

HS graduate 53.5%

Some college, no degree 14.6%

Associate's degree 3.8%

Bachelor's degree 5.4%

Graduate / professional 5.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.2%
Bachelor's or higher	11.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	6	8.0%
Elementary school	21	28.0%
High school	21	28.0%
College / grad school	27	36.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 48.9%

Construction 20.1%

Retail trade 9.8%

Public administration 8.0%

Agriculture & mining 6.9%

Finance & real estate 4.0%

Manufacturing 2.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.6%
Service	8.6%
Sales & office	28.7%
Natural resources & construction	23.6%
Production & transportation	7.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	52.3%
Government	44.3%
Self-employed	3.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.9%
Carpool	8.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	7.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.1

Poverty

All people 23.1%

Under 18 years 26.3%

18 and over 22.6%

Married-couple families 4.1%

Female-led households 20.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.5%
Retirement income	34.7%
Supplemental Security	4.2%
Cash public assistance	1.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	46.5%
High blood pressure	52.9%
High cholesterol	42.1%
Diabetes	20.6%
Heart disease	11.4%
Stroke	6.6%
Asthma	11.6%
Arthritis	36.0%
Kidney disease	5.1%
Pulmonary disease	13.9%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	28.1%
Binge drinking	10.9%
No physical activity	41.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.6%
Depression	23.5%
Fair or poor health	32.7%
Poor mental health	17.4%
Poor physical health	19.2%
No health insurance	19.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.5%
Visited dentist	43.2%
Cholesterol screening	89.6%
Teeth loss	28.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	24	5.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	9.9%
65 and over	67.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	48.0%
Public insurance	53.5%
No insurance	10.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	478	93.7%
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)	510	100.0%
Born in same state	508	99.6%
Born in different state	425	83.3%
Foreign born	2	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	19	3.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	16	3.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.4%
Internet access	93.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71630

What city is ZIP code 71630 in?

ZIP code 71630 is primarily assigned to Arkansas City, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 71630 in?

ZIP code 71630 falls within Desha County, Arkansas.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71630?

23% of residents in ZIP code 71630 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 71630?

11% 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 71630 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 71630 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 71630?

Health data for ZIP code 71630 shows elevated rates of obesity (47%) and diabetes (21%) and smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 71630 in?

ZIP code 71630 observes the CST timezone.