71831 ZIP Code — Columbus, AR
Hempstead County, Arkansas
ZIP code 71831 is located in Columbus, Arkansas, within Hempstead County. It covers approximately 15.56 square miles and serves a population of 94 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.
94
population
15.56
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
71831 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 71831
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71831. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Columbus | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
71862 Washington (6 mi)
71855 Ozan (6.2 mi)
71859 Saratoga (8.7 mi)
71851 Mineral Springs (9.7 mi)
71838 Fulton (11.5 mi)
71847 Mc Caskill (13.9 mi)
71801 Hope (15.1 mi)
71852 Nashville (15.7 mi)
71825 Blevins (16.5 mi)
71853 Ogden (17.2 mi)
71846 Lockesburg (19.4 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 94 |
| Population density | 6 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 05 |
| County FIPS | 057 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 15.56 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.04 sq mi |
| Latitude | 33.8018 |
| Longitude | -93.7991 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 870 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Demographics & statistics
94
Population
6
People per sq mi
69.8
Median age
$0
Median household income
$27,982
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
100.0%
Home ownership
0.0%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
59
Housing units
38.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
5
25–34
5
5
60–64
5
18
65–74
18
19
75–84
19
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 18 and over | 94 | 100.0% |
| 65 and over | 74 | 78.7% |
| Median age | 69.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
78.7%
White
21.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 74 | 78.7% |
| White | 20 | 21.3% |
Household income
$25k–$35k
78.3%
$150k–$200k
21.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $25k–$35k | 78.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 21.7% |
| Median income | $0 |
Housing
Home values
$50k–$100k
100.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 100.0% |
| Renter occupied | 0.0% |
| Vacant | 22.0% |
| Single-family detached | 39.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 61.0% |
| Median rooms | 10.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.04 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 61.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 0.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 0.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 39.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 39.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 61.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 78.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 21.7% |
| 3 or more | 0.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 21.7% |
| Electricity | 78.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 36 | 78.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 10 | 21.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 36 | 78.3% |
| Average household size | 2.04 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 20.8% | 21.7% |
| Married | 79.2% | 78.3% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
0.0%
HS graduate
21.3%
Some college, no degree
40.4%
Associate's degree
0.0%
Bachelor's degree
38.3%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 100.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 38.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 0 | 0.0% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
100.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 0.0% |
| Service | 0.0% |
| Sales & office | 0.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 0.0% |
| Production & transportation | 100.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 100.0% |
| Government | 0.0% |
| Self-employed | 0.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 100.0% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 0.0% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 0.0 |
Poverty
All people
0.0%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
0.0%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 78.3% |
| Retirement income | 21.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 0.0% |
| High blood pressure | 0.0% |
| High cholesterol | 0.0% |
| Diabetes | 0.0% |
| Heart disease | 0.0% |
| Stroke | 0.0% |
| Asthma | 0.0% |
| Arthritis | 0.0% |
| Kidney disease | 0.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 0.0% |
| Cancer | 0.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 0.0% |
| Binge drinking | 0.0% |
| No physical activity | 0.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 0.0% |
| Depression | 0.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 0.0% |
| Poor mental health | 0.0% |
| Poor physical health | 0.0% |
| No health insurance | 0.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 0.0% |
| Visited dentist | 0.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 0.0% |
| Teeth loss | 0.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 0 | 0.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 38.3% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 0.0% |
| 65 and over | 48.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 10.6% |
| Public insurance | 89.4% |
| No insurance | 0.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 94 | 100.0% |
| 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) | 94 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 94 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 36 | 38.3% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 48.9% |
| Internet access | 100.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71831
What city is ZIP code 71831 in?
ZIP code 71831 is primarily assigned to Columbus, Arkansas.
What county is ZIP code 71831 in?
ZIP code 71831 falls within Hempstead County, Arkansas.
Does ZIP code 71831 have an older population?
79% of residents in ZIP code 71831 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 71831 have a large retiree population?
78% of households in ZIP code 71831 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the population of ZIP code 71831?
ZIP code 71831 has an estimated population of 94 residents, with a density of 6 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 71831 in?
ZIP code 71831 observes the CST timezone.