71720 ZIP Code — Bearden, AR

Ouachita County, Arkansas

ZIP code 71720 is located in Bearden, Arkansas, within Ouachita County. It covers approximately 144.00 square miles and serves a population of 2,192 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 71720

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 $90,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 67%.

Median household income is $45,256. Poverty affects 24% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 27% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing 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 smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 31%.

Overall, ZIP code 71720 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,192

population

144.00

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

71720 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 71720

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71720. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bearden	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

71766 Thornton (12.1 mi) 71763 Sparkman (14 mi) 71701 Camden (16 mi) 71742 Fordyce (16.2 mi) 71726 Chidester (17.3 mi) 71744 Hampton (17.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,192
Population density	15 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	103

Geography
Land area	144.00 sq mi
Water area	0.07 sq mi
Latitude	33.7311
Longitude	-92.6723
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	63.4%	59.6%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	23.0%	26.8%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	12.8%	12.7%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.8%	0.9%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

2,192

Population

People per sq mi

53.2

Median age

$45,256

Median household income

$26,197

Per capita income

$90,900

Median home value

$771

Median monthly rent

66.9%

Home ownership

23.8%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

778

Housing units

10.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

137

35–44

145

149

45–54

158

148

55–59

158

121

60–64

128

160

65–74

170

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	424	19.3%
18 and over	1,768	80.7%
65 and over	408	18.6%
Median age	53.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 58.3%

Black or African American 39%

Two or more races 1.3%

Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

Other race 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	1,288	58.3%
Black or African American	863	39%
Two or more races	29	1.3%
Hispanic or Latino	18	0.8%
Other race	12	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	63.4%	59.6%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	23.0%	26.8%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	12.8%	12.7%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.8%	0.9%	4.0%

Under $10k 11.4%

$10k–$15k 9.6%

$15k–$25k 12.0%

$25k–$35k 9.9%

$35k–$50k 11.7%

$50k–$75k 8.0%

$75k–$100k 13.4%

$100k–$150k 19.0%

$150k–$200k 1.6%

$200k+ 3.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	11.4%
$10k–$15k	9.6%
$15k–$25k	12.0%
$25k–$35k	9.9%
$35k–$50k	11.7%
$50k–$75k	8.0%
$75k–$100k	13.4%
$100k–$150k	19.0%
$150k–$200k	1.6%
$200k+	3.4%
Median income	$45,256

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 20.5%

$50k–$100k 33.3%

$100k–$150k 17.6%

$150k–$200k 2.5%

$200k–$300k 23.5%

$300k–$500k 2.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$90,900
Median rent / month	$771
Owner occupied	66.9%
Renter occupied	33.1%
Vacant	21.7%
Single-family detached	75.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.3%
Mobile homes	19.0%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.91

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.4%
2000–2009	16.5%
1990–1999	14.1%
1980–1989	22.3%
1970–1979	10.9%
1960–1969	5.0%
1950–1959	6.0%
1940–1949	12.1%
1939 or earlier	6.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.8%
1 bedroom	8.1%
2 bedrooms	25.5%
3 bedrooms	58.9%
4 bedrooms	4.8%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	16.9%
1 vehicle	30.3%
2 vehicles	28.1%
3 or more	24.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	26.8%
Electricity	51.7%
Propane / LP gas	9.5%
Wood	12.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	331	40.3%
Cohabiting couple	9	1.1%
Male householder, no spouse	114	13.9%
Female householder, no spouse	368	44.8%
Households with children under 18	188	22.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	257	31.3%
Average household size	2.67

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	38.7%	13.2%
Married	52.7%	51.1%
Separated	2.1%	0.2%
Widowed	0.3%	16.6%
Divorced	6.2%	18.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.7%

Some HS, no diploma 9.1%

HS graduate 51.6%

Some college, no degree 20.0%

Associate's degree 5.1%

Bachelor's degree 8.5%

Graduate / professional 2.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.2%
Bachelor's or higher	10.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	17	5.4%
Kindergarten	5	1.6%
Elementary school	188	60.1%
High school	87	27.8%
College / grad school	16	5.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 34.5%

Education & healthcare 33.1%

Agriculture & mining 8.5%

Retail trade 5.0%

Public administration 4.6%

Finance & real estate 3.0%

Transportation & utilities 2.7%

Professional & management 2.6%

Wholesale trade 2.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.0%

Construction 1.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.7%
Service	14.1%
Sales & office	20.9%
Natural resources & construction	5.6%
Production & transportation	27.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.5%
Government	12.2%
Self-employed	5.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	90.3%
Carpool	4.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.9%
Work from home	0.8%
Other means	1.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.7

Poverty

All people 23.8%

Under 18 years 31.4%

18 and over 22.0%

Married-couple families 3.6%

Female-led households 40.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.2%
Retirement income	19.7%
Supplemental Security	13.4%
Cash public assistance	0.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	27.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.8%
High blood pressure	44.4%
High cholesterol	38.3%
Diabetes	13.7%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	28.1%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	9.1%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.2%
Binge drinking	13.7%
No physical activity	33.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.4%
Depression	23.2%
Fair or poor health	21.6%
Poor mental health	16.1%
Poor physical health	13.9%
No health insurance	15.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.1%
Visited dentist	56.9%
Cholesterol screening	89.3%
Teeth loss	18.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	49	2.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	30.7%
Under 18	0.5%
18–64 years	34.3%
65 and over	50.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	55.8%
Public insurance	53.1%
No insurance	5.0%
Uninsured under 19	6.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,021	92.2%
Spanish	5	0.2%
Other Indo-European	5	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,154	98.3%
Born in same state	2,116	96.5%
Born in different state	1,499	68.4%
Foreign born	38	1.7%
Naturalized citizen	38	1.7%
Not a US citizen	16	42.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	190	8.7%
Arab	149	6.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	128	5.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.5%
Internet access	83.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71720

What city is ZIP code 71720 in?

ZIP code 71720 is primarily assigned to Bearden, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 71720 in?

ZIP code 71720 falls within Ouachita County, Arkansas.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71720?

24% of residents in ZIP code 71720 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 71720?

11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 71720?

The median home value in ZIP code 71720 is $90,900.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 71720?

The median household income in ZIP code 71720 is $45,256, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 71720 in?

ZIP code 71720 observes the CST timezone.