71822 ZIP Code — Ashdown, AR

Little River County, Arkansas

ZIP code 71822 is located in Ashdown, Arkansas, within Little River County. It covers approximately 247.91 square miles and serves a population of 7,629 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 71822

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $120,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $64,583. 42% 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 32 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

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

Overall, ZIP code 71822 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

7,629

population

247.91

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

71822 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 71822

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71822. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ashdown	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

71859 Saratoga (11.9 mi) 75503 Texarkana (11.9 mi) 71853 Ogden (12.6 mi) 71836 Foreman (15.7 mi) 71851 Mineral Springs (16 mi) 71842 Horatio (16.1 mi) 75569 Nash (17 mi) 71846 Lockesburg (17.1 mi) 75599 Texarkana (17.2 mi) 75561 Hooks (17.2 mi) 71838 Fulton (17.8 mi) 75507 Texarkana (18.9 mi)

Demographics updated 07/2026

Population
Total population	7,629
Population density	31 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	081

Geography
Land area	247.91 sq mi
Water area	18.14 sq mi
Latitude	33.6895
Longitude	-94.1297
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	870

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 07/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.5%	51.0%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	34.0%	31.4%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	14.5%	15.9%	15.7%
Over $200k	1.1%	1.6%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

7,629

Population

People per sq mi

45.1

Median age

$64,583

Median household income

$29,206

Per capita income

$120,200

Median home value

$748

Median monthly rent

84.9%

Home ownership

13.0%

Poverty rate

8.3%

Unemployment

3,418

Housing units

16.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

163

Under 5

181

204

5–9

227

218

10–14

243

246

15–19

274

195

20–24

217

381

25–34

424

395

35–44

438

405

45–54

449

289

55–59

321

316

60–64

351

462

65–74

514

283

75–84

315

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,619	21.2%
18 and over	6,010	78.8%
65 and over	1,692	22.2%
Median age	45.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 71.1%

Black or African American 17.7%

Two or more races 6.6%

Hispanic or Latino 3.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Asian 0.3%

Other race 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	5,619	71.1%
Black or African American	1,402	17.7%
Two or more races	518	6.6%
Hispanic or Latino	278	3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	42	0.5%
Asian	27	0.3%
Other race	21	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.5%	51.0%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	34.0%	31.4%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	14.5%	15.9%	15.7%
Over $200k	1.1%	1.6%	4.0%

Under $10k 7.1%

$10k–$15k 2.6%

$15k–$25k 6.8%

$25k–$35k 13.7%

$35k–$50k 14.1%

$50k–$75k 12.0%

$75k–$100k 20.8%

$100k–$150k 14.4%

$150k–$200k 7.2%

$200k+ 1.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.1%
$10k–$15k	2.6%
$15k–$25k	6.8%
$25k–$35k	13.7%
$35k–$50k	14.1%
$50k–$75k	12.0%
$75k–$100k	20.8%
$100k–$150k	14.4%
$150k–$200k	7.2%
$200k+	1.3%
Median income	$64,583

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.9%

$50k–$100k 26.2%

$100k–$150k 24.0%

$150k–$200k 13.7%

$200k–$300k 15.8%

$300k–$500k 4.6%

$500k–$1M 1.5%

$1M+ 0.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$120,200
Median rent / month	$748
Owner occupied	84.9%
Renter occupied	15.1%
Vacant	20.5%
Single-family detached	80.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	14.2%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.40

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	3.2%
2000–2009	11.8%
1990–1999	13.9%
1980–1989	19.2%
1970–1979	27.0%
1960–1969	11.7%
1950–1959	4.7%
1940–1949	3.6%
1939 or earlier	4.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.5%
1 bedroom	5.3%
2 bedrooms	23.8%
3 bedrooms	58.3%
4 bedrooms	9.0%
5+ bedrooms	2.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.8%
1 vehicle	24.0%
2 vehicles	44.3%
3 or more	26.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	33.7%
Electricity	57.1%
Propane / LP gas	4.4%
Wood	4.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,462	47.4%
Cohabiting couple	82	2.7%
Male householder, no spouse	561	18.2%
Female householder, no spouse	982	31.8%
Households with children under 18	678	22.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,120	36.3%
Average household size	2.42

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.2%	13.2%
Married	45.1%	52.1%
Separated	2.6%	3.2%
Widowed	9.5%	15.2%
Divorced	12.6%	16.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.3%

Some HS, no diploma 6.6%

HS graduate 45.9%

Some college, no degree 19.9%

Associate's degree 9.5%

Bachelor's degree 12.4%

Graduate / professional 4.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.1%
Bachelor's or higher	16.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	182	11.0%
Kindergarten	90	5.4%
Elementary school	706	42.7%
High school	490	29.7%
College / grad school	184	11.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.4%

Manufacturing 20.6%

Retail trade 13.0%

Construction 8.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.9%

Transportation & utilities 5.7%

Finance & real estate 4.9%

Other services 3.6%

Professional & management 2.9%

Public administration 2.9%

Agriculture & mining 2.2%

Wholesale trade 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.5%
Service	11.8%
Sales & office	20.1%
Natural resources & construction	13.8%
Production & transportation	23.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.4%
Government	20.1%
Self-employed	3.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.3%
Carpool	6.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	3.7%
Other means	3.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.9

Poverty

All people 13.0%

Under 18 years 20.9%

18 and over 10.8%

Married-couple families 2.4%

Female-led households 24.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.8%
Retirement income	24.7%
Supplemental Security	4.9%
Cash public assistance	0.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.1%
High blood pressure	43.2%
High cholesterol	39.3%
Diabetes	14.0%
Heart disease	8.6%
Stroke	4.3%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	30.4%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	10.1%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.8%
Binge drinking	13.7%
No physical activity	32.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.2%
Depression	24.1%
Fair or poor health	23.1%
Poor mental health	16.8%
Poor physical health	14.8%
No health insurance	15.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.7%
Visited dentist	51.1%
Cholesterol screening	88.7%
Teeth loss	20.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	442	7.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.2%
Under 18	2.2%
18–64 years	11.7%
65 and over	42.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.0%
Public insurance	41.3%
No insurance	4.5%
Uninsured under 19	1.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	7,285	95.5%
Spanish	14	0.2%
Other Indo-European	14	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	7,569	99.2%
Born in same state	7,545	98.9%
Born in different state	2,839	37.2%
Foreign born	24	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	60	0.8%
Not a US citizen	22	36.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	947	12.4%
French	706	9.3%
Arab	480	6.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	123	1.6%
German	15	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.5%
Internet access	93.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71822

What city is ZIP code 71822 in?

ZIP code 71822 is primarily assigned to Ashdown, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 71822 in?

ZIP code 71822 falls within Little River County, Arkansas.

Is ZIP code 71822 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 71822 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 71822 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 71822 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 71822?

The median home value in ZIP code 71822 is $120,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 71822?

ZIP code 71822 has an estimated population of 7,629 residents, with a density of 31 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 71822 in?

ZIP code 71822 observes the CST timezone.