71827 ZIP Code — Buckner, AR

Lafayette County, Arkansas

ZIP code 71827 is located in Buckner, Arkansas, within Lafayette County. It covers approximately 63.37 square miles and serves a population of 738 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 71827

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $56,971. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. 62% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (18%), smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 71827 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

738

population

63.37

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

71827 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 71827

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71827. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Buckner	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

71770 Waldo (5.8 mi) 71860 Stamps (6.2 mi) 71845 Lewisville (12.1 mi) 71752 Mc Neil (14.4 mi) 71861 Taylor (14.9 mi) 71858 Rosston (16.1 mi) 71753 Magnolia (16.2 mi) 71839 Garland City (19.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	738
Population density	12 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	073

Geography
Land area	63.37 sq mi
Water area	0.16 sq mi
Latitude	33.3528
Longitude	-93.4275
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	44.3%	65.7%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	32.8%	21.3%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	22.9%	12.5%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.6%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

738

Population

People per sq mi

55.0

Median age

$56,971

Median household income

$26,164

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

79.5%

Home ownership

21.3%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

324

Housing units

8.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

105

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	101	13.7%
18 and over	637	86.3%
65 and over	138	18.7%
Median age	55.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 62.2%

Black or African American 32.3%

Two or more races 3.4%

Asian 1.8%

Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	461	62.2%
Black or African American	239	32.3%
Two or more races	25	3.4%
Asian	13	1.8%
Hispanic or Latino	3	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.3%	65.7%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	32.8%	21.3%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	22.9%	12.5%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.6%	4.0%

Under $10k 3.6%

$10k–$15k 3.6%

$15k–$25k 18.8%

$25k–$35k 11.9%

$35k–$50k 4.3%

$50k–$75k 13.2%

$75k–$100k 12.5%

$100k–$150k 30.7%

$150k–$200k 1.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.6%
$10k–$15k	3.6%
$15k–$25k	18.8%
$25k–$35k	11.9%
$35k–$50k	4.3%
$50k–$75k	13.2%
$75k–$100k	12.5%
$100k–$150k	30.7%
$150k–$200k	1.3%
Median income	$56,971

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 62.7%

$50k–$100k 15.8%

$100k–$150k 5.8%

$150k–$200k 2.9%

$200k–$300k 12.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	79.5%
Renter occupied	20.5%
Vacant	21.5%
Single-family detached	66.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	33.4%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.79

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.4%
2000–2009	11.9%
1990–1999	8.3%
1980–1989	6.2%
1970–1979	23.6%
1960–1969	5.7%
1950–1959	19.4%
1940–1949	3.4%
1939 or earlier	18.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.8%
2 bedrooms	39.6%
3 bedrooms	42.0%
4 bedrooms	17.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.6%
1 vehicle	51.2%
2 vehicles	22.8%
3 or more	21.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	30.0%
Electricity	37.3%
Propane / LP gas	14.5%
Wood	18.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	133	43.9%
Cohabiting couple	14	4.6%
Male householder, no spouse	74	24.4%
Female householder, no spouse	82	27.1%
Households with children under 18	46	15.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	70	23.1%
Average household size	2.44

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	10.5%	14.5%
Married	44.0%	55.9%
Separated	14.7%	0.3%
Widowed	3.0%	6.6%
Divorced	27.7%	22.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.4%

Some HS, no diploma 9.8%

HS graduate 51.8%

Some college, no degree 15.0%

Associate's degree 8.6%

Bachelor's degree 8.5%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.9%
Bachelor's or higher	8.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	4	4.2%
Elementary school	57	60.0%
High school	22	23.2%
College / grad school	12	12.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.9%

Transportation & utilities 16.2%

Retail trade 12.8%

Agriculture & mining 12.5%

Professional & management 9.1%

Manufacturing 7.7%

Construction 5.7%

Public administration 5.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.7%

Finance & real estate 3.4%

Other services 1.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	17.8%
Service	29.3%
Sales & office	19.2%
Natural resources & construction	5.4%
Production & transportation	28.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	68.0%
Government	16.2%
Self-employed	15.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.1%
Carpool	21.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	1.3%
Other means	2.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.2

Poverty

All people 21.3%

Under 18 years 13.9%

18 and over 22.4%

Married-couple families 15.0%

Female-led households 9.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	61.7%
Retirement income	14.9%
Supplemental Security	4.3%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.6%
High blood pressure	48.9%
High cholesterol	41.6%
Diabetes	17.5%
Heart disease	9.8%
Stroke	5.4%
Asthma	11.1%
Arthritis	32.5%
Kidney disease	4.4%
Pulmonary disease	11.5%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.9%
Binge drinking	12.3%
No physical activity	37.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.3%
Depression	23.8%
Fair or poor health	27.6%
Poor mental health	17.0%
Poor physical health	16.8%
No health insurance	16.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.5%
Visited dentist	47.5%
Cholesterol screening	88.9%
Teeth loss	25.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	78	12.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.1%
Under 18	8.9%
18–64 years	15.2%
65 and over	29.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	44.9%
Public insurance	62.5%
No insurance	10.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	724	98.1%
Spanish	1	0.1%
Other Indo-European	1	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	731	99.1%
Born in same state	731	99.1%
Born in different state	535	72.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	7	0.9%
Not a US citizen	5	71.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	117	15.9%
Arab	45	6.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	39	5.3%
English	12	1.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.1%
Internet access	71.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71827

What city is ZIP code 71827 in?

ZIP code 71827 is primarily assigned to Buckner, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 71827 in?

ZIP code 71827 falls within Lafayette County, Arkansas.

Does ZIP code 71827 have a large retiree population?

62% of households in ZIP code 71827 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 71827?

9% 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 71827?

21% of residents in ZIP code 71827 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 71827 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 71827 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 71827 in?

ZIP code 71827 observes the CST timezone.