71826 ZIP Code — Bradley, AR

Lafayette County, Arkansas

ZIP code 71826 is located in Bradley, Arkansas, within Lafayette County. It covers approximately 122.72 square miles and serves a population of 1,254 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 71826

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $60,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $44,844. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 71826 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,254
population
122.72
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
71826 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 71826

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City Status
Bradley Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
71861 Taylor (13 mi) 71839 Garland City (13.7 mi) 71834 Doddridge (13.7 mi) 71075 Springhill (15.1 mi) 71837 Fouke (15.2 mi) 71064 Plain Dealing (15.3 mi) 71845 Lewisville (16.2 mi) 71860 Stamps (16.4 mi) 71044 Ida (16.8 mi) 71043 Hosston (19.7 mi) 71069 Rodessa (19.9 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,254
Population density 10 / sq mi
State FIPS 05
County FIPS 073
Geography
Land area 122.72 sq mi
Water area 3.33 sq mi
Latitude 33.1205
Longitude -93.6885
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 60.7% 65.7% 50.4%
$50k – $100k 29.7% 21.3% 29.9%
$100k – $200k 9.6% 12.5% 15.7%
Over $200k 0.0% 0.6% 4.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,254
Population
10
People per sq mi
41.7
Median age
$44,844
Median household income
$26,423
Per capita income
$60,000
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
77.3%
Home ownership
15.8%
Poverty rate
4.4%
Unemployment
524
Housing units
7.6%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
9
Under 5
9
33
5–9
32
67
10–14
64
54
15–19
53
39
20–24
37
41
25–34
40
92
35–44
89
120
45–54
116
44
55–59
42
38
60–64
37
76
65–74
73
22
75–84
22
3
85+
2
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1828422.6%
18 and over97077.4%
65 and over19815.8%
Median age41.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 62.1%
Black or African American 25.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6%
Other race 6%
Two or more races 0.4%
GroupCount%
White82962.1%
Black or African American34025.5%
Hispanic or Latino806%
Other race806%
Two or more races50.4%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 60.7% 65.7% 50.4%
$50k – $100k 29.7% 21.3% 29.9%
$100k – $200k 9.6% 12.5% 15.7%
Over $200k 0.0% 0.6% 4.0%
Under $10k 7.1%
$10k–$15k 5.3%
$15k–$25k 14.6%
$25k–$35k 18.1%
$35k–$50k 10.3%
$50k–$75k 16.6%
$75k–$100k 1.8%
$100k–$150k 15.6%
$150k–$200k 8.7%
$200k+ 2.0%
Range% of households
Under $10k7.1%
$10k–$15k5.3%
$15k–$25k14.6%
$25k–$35k18.1%
$35k–$50k10.3%
$50k–$75k16.6%
$75k–$100k1.8%
$100k–$150k15.6%
$150k–$200k8.7%
$200k+2.0%
Median income$44,844

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 48.5%
$50k–$100k 41.8%
$100k–$150k 2.8%
$150k–$200k 1.8%
$200k–$300k 3.6%
$500k–$1M 1.5%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$60,000
Median rent / month$0
Owner occupied77.3%
Renter occupied22.7%
Vacant20.7%
Single-family detached56.7%
Large apartment buildings2.3%
Mobile homes30.7%
Median rooms6.2
Avg household size (owned)2.45

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20197.8%
2000–200927.4%
1990–199914.1%
1980–19894.9%
1970–197920.8%
1960–19699.7%
1950–19593.9%
1940–19494.7%
1939 or earlier6.7%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)6.1%
1 bedroom2.8%
2 bedrooms22.2%
3 bedrooms58.1%
4 bedrooms9.4%
5+ bedrooms1.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle13.4%
1 vehicle29.2%
2 vehicles19.1%
3 or more38.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas20.7%
Electricity73.2%
Propane / LP gas3.4%
Fuel oil1.6%
Wood1.2%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family20740.8%
Cohabiting couple8216.2%
Male householder, no spouse5110.1%
Female householder, no spouse16732.9%
Households with children under 1816933.3%
Households with seniors (65+)17133.7%
Average household size2.47

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married44.8%19.7%
Married43.7%38.3%
Separated3.7%2.7%
Widowed1.6%34.7%
Divorced6.2%4.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 21.8%
Some HS, no diploma 16.0%
HS graduate 34.8%
Some college, no degree 10.0%
Associate's degree 9.8%
Bachelor's degree 3.9%
Graduate / professional 3.7%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher62.2%
Bachelor's or higher7.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool3712.3%
Kindergarten103.3%
Elementary school13745.5%
High school11538.2%
College / grad school20.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 39.7%
Education & healthcare 29.3%
Manufacturing 10.6%
Retail trade 10.4%
Public administration 3.6%
Construction 3.3%
Arts, food & hospitality 1.5%
Finance & real estate 0.5%
Wholesale trade 0.3%
Transportation & utilities 0.3%
Other services 0.3%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts33.0%
Service12.5%
Sales & office10.8%
Natural resources & construction24.8%
Production & transportation18.8%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector57.7%
Government23.5%
Self-employed18.8%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone77.9%
Carpool1.2%
Public transit1.4%
Walk5.3%
Work from home14.2%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)29.5

Poverty

All people 15.8%
Under 18 years 13.7%
18 and over 16.4%
Married-couple families 0.0%
Female-led households 18.6%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security36.9%
Retirement income7.9%
Supplemental Security6.7%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP11.4%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity41.3%
High blood pressure45.5%
High cholesterol38.5%
Diabetes15.9%
Heart disease8.7%
Stroke4.9%
Asthma11.6%
Arthritis29.3%
Kidney disease4.0%
Pulmonary disease10.5%
Cancer6.4%
Behavior / access%
Smoking26.0%
Binge drinking12.7%
No physical activity37.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep38.6%
Depression24.7%
Fair or poor health27.1%
Poor mental health18.2%
Poor physical health16.0%
No health insurance19.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)78.7%
Visited dentist46.6%
Cholesterol screening87.0%
Teeth loss26.5%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans363.7%
Disability%
Any disability14.4%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years18.3%
65 and over20.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance54.5%
Public insurance43.1%
No insurance10.6%
Uninsured under 1911.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,23698.6%
Spanish14611.8%
Other Indo-European14011.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander60.5%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,11488.8%
Born in same state1,11488.8%
Born in different state45936.6%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen14011.2%
Not a US citizen4834.3%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Arab23218.5%
Italian181.4%
AncestryCount%
French30.2%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access40.4%
Internet access86.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71826

What city is ZIP code 71826 in?

ZIP code 71826 is primarily assigned to Bradley, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 71826 in?

ZIP code 71826 falls within Lafayette County, Arkansas.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 71826?

8% 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 poverty rate in ZIP code 71826?

16% of residents in ZIP code 71826 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 71826 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 71826 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 71826?

The median home value in ZIP code 71826 is $60,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 71826 in?

ZIP code 71826 observes the CST timezone.

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