71701 ZIP Code — Camden, AR

Ouachita County, Arkansas

ZIP code 71701 is located in Camden, Arkansas, within Ouachita County. It covers approximately 287.46 square miles and serves a population of 18,102 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 71701

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $101,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.

Median household income is $50,341. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. 37% 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 22 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 diabetes (17%), smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 25%.

Overall, ZIP code 71701 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

18,102

population

287.46

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

71701 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 71701

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71701. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Camden	Acceptable
Camden	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

71726 Chidester (7.8 mi) 71764 Stephens (14.5 mi) 71751 Louann (15.6 mi) 71720 Bearden (16 mi) 71722 Bluff City (19.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	18,102
Population density	63 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	103

Geography
Land area	287.46 sq mi
Water area	2.40 sq mi
Latitude	33.6005
Longitude	-92.9012
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	57.5%	59.6%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	27.9%	26.8%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	13.5%	12.7%	15.7%
Over $200k	1.1%	0.9%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

18,102

Population

People per sq mi

38.7

Median age

$50,341

Median household income

$25,220

Per capita income

$101,000

Median home value

$724

Median monthly rent

72.7%

Home ownership

18.6%

Poverty rate

7.8%

Unemployment

7,118

Housing units

16.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

483

Under 5

499

542

5–9

560

695

10–14

717

718

15–19

741

474

20–24

489

1,067

25–34

1,102

980

35–44

1,012

998

45–54

1,029

532

55–59

549

680

60–64

702

1,018

65–74

1,051

463

75–84

477

258

85+

266

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	4,287	23.7%
18 and over	13,815	76.3%
65 and over	3,533	19.5%
Median age	38.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 56%

Black or African American 38%

Two or more races 3.5%

Hispanic or Latino 2.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Other race 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	10,359	56%
Black or African American	7,031	38%
Two or more races	643	3.5%
Hispanic or Latino	397	2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	32	0.2%
Other race	29	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.5%	59.6%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	27.9%	26.8%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	13.5%	12.7%	15.7%
Over $200k	1.1%	0.9%	4.0%

Under $10k 8.7%

$10k–$15k 5.4%

$15k–$25k 9.6%

$25k–$35k 13.5%

$35k–$50k 12.6%

$50k–$75k 17.3%

$75k–$100k 11.6%

$100k–$150k 15.3%

$150k–$200k 4.1%

$200k+ 1.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.7%
$10k–$15k	5.4%
$15k–$25k	9.6%
$25k–$35k	13.5%
$35k–$50k	12.6%
$50k–$75k	17.3%
$75k–$100k	11.6%
$100k–$150k	15.3%
$150k–$200k	4.1%
$200k+	1.8%
Median income	$50,341

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 19.0%

$50k–$100k 30.6%

$100k–$150k 14.0%

$150k–$200k 15.2%

$200k–$300k 11.8%

$300k–$500k 4.7%

$500k–$1M 0.7%

$1M+ 4.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$101,000
Median rent / month	$724
Owner occupied	72.7%
Renter occupied	27.3%
Vacant	26.3%
Single-family detached	74.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.3%
Mobile homes	12.9%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.75

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.4%
2010–2019	4.1%
2000–2009	5.0%
1990–1999	12.0%
1980–1989	16.0%
1970–1979	15.9%
1960–1969	13.8%
1950–1959	17.5%
1940–1949	7.8%
1939 or earlier	7.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.5%
1 bedroom	5.3%
2 bedrooms	26.1%
3 bedrooms	54.3%
4 bedrooms	12.6%
5+ bedrooms	1.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	10.8%
1 vehicle	32.5%
2 vehicles	30.5%
3 or more	26.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	54.3%
Electricity	39.1%
Propane / LP gas	2.9%
Wood	3.1%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,709	41.3%
Cohabiting couple	244	3.7%
Male householder, no spouse	1,169	17.8%
Female householder, no spouse	2,441	37.2%
Households with children under 18	1,947	29.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,249	34.3%
Average household size	2.69

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	40.2%	25.2%
Married	40.5%	38.2%
Separated	3.3%	2.6%
Widowed	4.2%	18.6%
Divorced	11.8%	15.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.9%

Some HS, no diploma 9.9%

HS graduate 37.1%

Some college, no degree 27.2%

Associate's degree 7.0%

Bachelor's degree 11.4%

Graduate / professional 5.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.2%
Bachelor's or higher	16.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	191	4.5%
Kindergarten	110	2.6%
Elementary school	2,122	50.1%
High school	1,136	26.8%
College / grad school	675	15.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 27.3%

Education & healthcare 20.4%

Public administration 8.0%

Retail trade 7.3%

Construction 6.8%

Transportation & utilities 6.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.0%

Professional & management 5.8%

Other services 3.6%

Wholesale trade 2.8%

Agriculture & mining 2.7%

Finance & real estate 1.8%

Information 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.2%
Service	18.6%
Sales & office	14.1%
Natural resources & construction	10.8%
Production & transportation	26.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.5%
Government	19.4%
Self-employed	7.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.2%
Carpool	6.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.1%
Work from home	2.0%
Other means	1.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.0

Poverty

All people 18.6%

Under 18 years 28.5%

18 and over 15.5%

Married-couple families 3.5%

Female-led households 32.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.8%
Retirement income	24.1%
Supplemental Security	6.4%
Cash public assistance	1.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.8%
High blood pressure	48.6%
High cholesterol	37.3%
Diabetes	16.6%
Heart disease	9.4%
Stroke	5.3%
Asthma	11.3%
Arthritis	30.7%
Kidney disease	4.4%
Pulmonary disease	11.0%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.9%
Binge drinking	12.4%
No physical activity	38.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.5%
Depression	23.3%
Fair or poor health	27.1%
Poor mental health	17.1%
Poor physical health	16.4%
No health insurance	16.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.5%
Visited dentist	50.9%
Cholesterol screening	88.6%
Teeth loss	24.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,462	10.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.9%
Under 18	13.3%
18–64 years	18.8%
65 and over	59.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.4%
Public insurance	50.4%
No insurance	7.1%
Uninsured under 19	5.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	17,120	94.6%
Spanish	69	0.4%
Other Indo-European	67	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	2	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	17,991	99.4%
Born in same state	17,976	99.3%
Born in different state	13,785	76.2%
Foreign born	15	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	111	0.6%
Not a US citizen	79	71.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,216	6.7%
French	1,155	6.4%
Arab	895	4.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	184	1%
Dutch	94	0.5%
Polish	30	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.3%
Internet access	88.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71701

What city is ZIP code 71701 in?

ZIP code 71701 is primarily assigned to Camden, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 71701 in?

ZIP code 71701 falls within Ouachita County, Arkansas.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71701?

19% of residents in ZIP code 71701 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 71701 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 71701 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 71701 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 71701 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 71701?

The median home value in ZIP code 71701 is $101,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 71701 in?

ZIP code 71701 observes the CST timezone.