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Dallas County
Carthage, AR
71725
71725 ZIP Code — Carthage, AR
Dallas County, Arkansas
ZIP code 71725 is located in
Carthage ,
Arkansas ,
within Dallas County .
It covers approximately 191.59 square miles and serves a population of
220 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 870 .
About ZIP code 71725
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $80,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $43,125. Poverty affects 23% of residents, above the national average. 59% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 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 diabetes (17%), smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks. 16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 36%.
Overall, ZIP code 71725 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.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
220
Population density
1 / sq mi
State FIPS
05
County FIPS
039
Geography
Land area
191.59 sq mi
Water area
0.02 sq mi
Latitude
34.0222
Longitude
-92.6139
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
870
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
68.9%
63.1%
50.4%
$50k – $100k
23.2%
25.6%
29.9%
$100k – $200k
7.9%
10.2%
15.7%
Over $200k
0.0%
1.1%
4.0%
Demographics & statistics
$43,125
Median household income
11.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 29 13.2% 18 and over 191 86.8% 65 and over 90 40.9% Median age 62.0 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
76.4%
Group Count % Black or African American 168 76.4% White 52 23.6%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
68.9%
63.1%
50.4%
$50k – $100k
23.2%
25.6%
29.9%
$100k – $200k
7.9%
10.2%
15.7%
Over $200k
0.0%
1.1%
4.0%
Range % of households Under $10k 16.8% $10k–$15k 8.8% $15k–$25k 16.0% $25k–$35k 4.0% $35k–$50k 16.8% $50k–$75k 8.0% $75k–$100k 16.8% $100k–$150k 8.8% $150k–$200k 4.0% Median income $43,125
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $80,700 Median rent / month $475 Owner occupied 77.6% Renter occupied 22.4% Vacant 57.3% Single-family detached 60.4% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 30.4% Median rooms 5.3 Avg household size (owned) 1.77
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.3% 2010–2019 20.1% 2000–2009 16.0% 1990–1999 9.6% 1980–1989 19.8% 1970–1979 13.7% 1960–1969 7.5% 1950–1959 6.8% 1940–1949 3.8% 1939 or earlier 2.4%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 2.0% 1 bedroom 14.3% 2 bedrooms 17.7% 3 bedrooms 50.2% 4 bedrooms 15.4% 5+ bedrooms 0.3%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 11.2% 1 vehicle 36.0% 2 vehicles 34.4% 3 or more 18.4%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 48.8% Electricity 31.2% Propane / LP gas 12.8% Wood 7.2%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 36 28.8% Cohabiting couple 0 0.0% Male householder, no spouse 59 47.2% Female householder, no spouse 30 24.0% Households with children under 18 13 10.4% Households with seniors (65+) 68 54.4% Average household size 1.76
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 20.5% 11.7% Married 51.3% 59.7% Separated 2.6% 0.0% Widowed 0.0% 20.8% Divorced 25.6% 7.8%
Education
Less than 9th grade
10.0%
Some HS, no diploma
11.6%
Some college, no degree
13.2%
Graduate / professional
3.7%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 78.4% Bachelor's or higher 11.1%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 3 12.5% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 14 58.3% High school 7 29.2% College / grad school 0 0.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
23.4%
Education & healthcare
23.4%
Transportation & utilities
3.9%
Finance & real estate
2.6%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 31.2% Service 13.0% Sales & office 2.6% Natural resources & construction 16.9% Production & transportation 36.4%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 76.6% Government 23.4% Self-employed 0.0% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 76.6% Carpool 9.1% Public transit 3.9% Walk 0.0% Work from home 0.0% Other means 10.4% Avg commute (minutes) 30.7
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
90.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 59.2% Retirement income 29.6% Supplemental Security 2.4% Cash public assistance 2.4% Food stamps / SNAP 12.0%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 41.8% High blood pressure 48.9% High cholesterol 37.3% Diabetes 16.7% Heart disease 8.2% Stroke 4.8% Asthma 11.0% Arthritis 29.4% Kidney disease 3.9% Pulmonary disease 8.8% Cancer 6.8%
Behavior / access % Smoking 22.1% Binge drinking 11.4% No physical activity 36.7% Less than 7 hrs sleep 36.9% Depression 21.4% Fair or poor health 24.8% Poor mental health 15.8% Poor physical health 14.3% No health insurance 17.7% Visited doctor (checkup) 81.7% Visited dentist 51.2% Cholesterol screening 90.8% Teeth loss 22.6%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 23 12.0%
Disability % Any disability 35.5% Under 18 6.9% 18–64 years 40.6% 65 and over 38.9%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 45.5% Public insurance 54.1% No insurance 15.9% Uninsured under 19 53.3%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 212 96.4% Spanish 0 0.0% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 220 100.0% Born in same state 220 100.0% Born in different state 179 81.4% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 12 5.5% Italian 9 4.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 56.8% Internet access 66.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71725
What city is ZIP code 71725 in?
ZIP code 71725 is primarily assigned to Carthage, Arkansas.
What county is ZIP code 71725 in?
ZIP code 71725 falls within Dallas County, Arkansas.
Does ZIP code 71725 have an older population?
41% of residents in ZIP code 71725 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 71725 have a large retiree population?
59% of households in ZIP code 71725 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71725?
23% of residents in ZIP code 71725 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 71725?
11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
What timezone is ZIP code 71725 in?
ZIP code 71725 observes the CST timezone.
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