71726 ZIP Code — Chidester, AR

Ouachita County, Arkansas

ZIP code 71726 is located in Chidester, Arkansas, within Ouachita County. It covers approximately 194.30 square miles and serves a population of 913 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 71726

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $81,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $29,367. Poverty affects 32% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 26% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 61% 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. An above-average commute of 43 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%), smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 48%.

Overall, ZIP code 71726 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

913
population
194.30
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
71726 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 71726

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City Status
Chidester Acceptable
Chidester Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
71701 Camden (7.8 mi) 71722 Bluff City (13.9 mi) 71743 Gurdon (15.9 mi) 71720 Bearden (17.3 mi) 71763 Sparkman (18.9 mi) 71764 Stephens (19.4 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 913
Population density 5 / sq mi
State FIPS 05
County FIPS 103
Geography
Land area 194.30 sq mi
Water area 4.52 sq mi
Latitude 33.6978
Longitude -92.9708
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 81.9% 59.6% 50.4%
$50k – $100k 11.5% 26.8% 29.9%
$100k – $200k 6.6% 12.7% 15.7%
Over $200k 0.0% 0.9% 4.0%

Demographics & statistics

913
Population
5
People per sq mi
56.7
Median age
$29,367
Median household income
$25,630
Per capita income
$81,100
Median home value
$389
Median monthly rent
87.0%
Home ownership
32.4%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
828
Housing units
9.8%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
17
5–9
14
29
10–14
23
1
15–19
0
8
20–24
6
27
25–34
22
46
35–44
37
98
45–54
79
64
55–59
52
49
60–64
39
95
65–74
77
49
75–84
39
23
85+
19
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 18839.1%
18 and over83090.9%
65 and over30233.1%
Median age56.7 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 60.8%
White 36.5%
Two or more races 1.9%
Asian 0.9%
GroupCount%
Black or African American55560.8%
White33336.5%
Two or more races171.9%
Asian80.9%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 81.9% 59.6% 50.4%
$50k – $100k 11.5% 26.8% 29.9%
$100k – $200k 6.6% 12.7% 15.7%
Over $200k 0.0% 0.9% 4.0%
Under $10k 15.3%
$10k–$15k 7.1%
$15k–$25k 12.8%
$25k–$35k 21.4%
$35k–$50k 13.9%
$50k–$75k 7.6%
$75k–$100k 7.8%
$100k–$150k 8.8%
$150k–$200k 4.0%
$200k+ 1.3%
Range% of households
Under $10k15.3%
$10k–$15k7.1%
$15k–$25k12.8%
$25k–$35k21.4%
$35k–$50k13.9%
$50k–$75k7.6%
$75k–$100k7.8%
$100k–$150k8.8%
$150k–$200k4.0%
$200k+1.3%
Median income$29,367

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 22.5%
$50k–$100k 38.6%
$100k–$150k 21.3%
$150k–$200k 4.8%
$200k–$300k 10.9%
$500k–$1M 1.9%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$81,100
Median rent / month$389
Owner occupied87.0%
Renter occupied13.0%
Vacant46.5%
Single-family detached80.4%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes17.1%
Median rooms5.3
Avg household size (owned)1.77

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20197.2%
2000–200913.3%
1990–199911.7%
1980–198915.4%
1970–197919.4%
1960–19698.1%
1950–195913.0%
1940–19493.4%
1939 or earlier8.5%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.2%
1 bedroom9.0%
2 bedrooms41.1%
3 bedrooms36.9%
4 bedrooms12.5%
5+ bedrooms0.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle10.7%
1 vehicle40.5%
2 vehicles28.6%
3 or more20.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas27.9%
Electricity39.9%
Propane / LP gas30.0%
Wood0.2%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family18037.8%
Cohabiting couple71.5%
Male householder, no spouse15231.9%
Female householder, no spouse13728.8%
Households with children under 18439.0%
Households with seniors (65+)22647.5%
Average household size1.92

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married30.2%5.5%
Married39.0%52.9%
Separated0.6%0.8%
Widowed8.8%30.3%
Divorced21.4%10.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.2%
Some HS, no diploma 11.2%
HS graduate 46.6%
Some college, no degree 24.9%
Associate's degree 7.2%
Bachelor's degree 8.3%
Graduate / professional 1.5%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher88.6%
Bachelor's or higher9.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool00.0%
Kindergarten33.6%
Elementary school5666.7%
High school2428.6%
College / grad school11.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Transportation & utilities 29.8%
Manufacturing 23.6%
Education & healthcare 17.5%
Public administration 11.6%
Retail trade 6.5%
Agriculture & mining 5.5%
Construction 2.1%
Professional & management 1.7%
Other services 1.7%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts22.3%
Service13.0%
Sales & office9.2%
Natural resources & construction21.2%
Production & transportation34.2%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector81.8%
Government17.8%
Self-employed0.3%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone85.6%
Carpool8.2%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home0.0%
Other means6.2%
Avg commute (minutes)42.7

Poverty

All people 32.4%
Under 18 years 31.3%
18 and over 32.5%
Married-couple families 13.3%
Female-led households 80.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security60.5%
Retirement income19.7%
Supplemental Security10.9%
Cash public assistance1.5%
Food stamps / SNAP25.6%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity38.4%
High blood pressure51.3%
High cholesterol41.6%
Diabetes16.8%
Heart disease9.8%
Stroke5.0%
Asthma10.1%
Arthritis32.4%
Kidney disease4.2%
Pulmonary disease9.9%
Cancer8.3%
Behavior / access%
Smoking20.7%
Binge drinking11.7%
No physical activity35.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep34.4%
Depression20.8%
Fair or poor health23.5%
Poor mental health14.3%
Poor physical health14.7%
No health insurance14.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)81.1%
Visited dentist58.3%
Cholesterol screening92.3%
Teeth loss18.9%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans10612.8%
Disability%
Any disability47.5%
Under 1828.9%
18–64 years42.4%
65 and over61.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance29.5%
Public insurance73.2%
No insurance7.3%
Uninsured under 192.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only913100.0%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)90599.1%
Born in same state90599.1%
Born in different state62468.3%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen80.9%
Not a US citizen8100.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French616.7%
Italian515.6%
Arab384.2%
AncestryCount%
Dutch60.7%
English30.3%
German10.1%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access52.1%
Internet access83.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71726

What city is ZIP code 71726 in?

ZIP code 71726 is primarily assigned to Chidester, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 71726 in?

ZIP code 71726 falls within Ouachita County, Arkansas.

Does ZIP code 71726 have a large retiree population?

61% of households in ZIP code 71726 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 71726 have an older population?

33% of residents in ZIP code 71726 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71726?

32% of residents in ZIP code 71726 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 71726?

10% 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 71726 in?

ZIP code 71726 observes the CST timezone.

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