71937 ZIP Code — Cove, AR

Polk County, Arkansas

ZIP code 71937 is located in Cove, Arkansas, within Polk County. It covers approximately 81.36 square miles and serves a population of 2,370 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 71937

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $96,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $48,643. Poverty affects 30% of residents, above the national average. 41% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 38 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

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

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 27%.

Overall, ZIP code 71937 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,370

population

81.36

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

71937 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 71937

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71937. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Cove	Acceptable
Cove	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

71972 Vandervoort (4.3 mi) 71973 Wickes (6.2 mi) 71945 Hatfield (7.3 mi) 71944 Grannis (11 mi) 74963 Watson (13.1 mi) 71841 Gillham (16 mi) 71953 Mena (16.8 mi) 71971 Umpire (18.1 mi) 74957 Smithville (19.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,370
Population density	29 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	113

Geography
Land area	81.36 sq mi
Water area	0.45 sq mi
Latitude	34.3980
Longitude	-94.3755
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	59.2%	61.4%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	24.2%	26.3%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	8.0%	8.9%	15.7%
Over $200k	8.6%	3.3%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

2,370

Population

People per sq mi

41.0

Median age

$48,643

Median household income

$27,473

Per capita income

$96,400

Median home value

$716

Median monthly rent

77.1%

Home ownership

30.1%

Poverty rate

13.7%

Unemployment

839

Housing units

8.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

127

5–9

125

10–14

15–19

20–24

137

25–34

134

141

35–44

139

164

45–54

162

55–59

104

60–64

103

126

65–74

124

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	578	24.4%
18 and over	1,792	75.6%
65 and over	372	15.7%
Median age	41.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 85.1%

Two or more races 5.6%

Hispanic or Latino 3.1%

Other race 3.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 3.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,081	85.1%
Two or more races	138	5.6%
Hispanic or Latino	76	3.1%
Other race	76	3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	75	3.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	59.2%	61.4%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	24.2%	26.3%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	8.0%	8.9%	15.7%
Over $200k	8.6%	3.3%	4.0%

Under $10k 6.6%

$10k–$15k 9.8%

$15k–$25k 10.8%

$25k–$35k 10.8%

$35k–$50k 14.2%

$50k–$75k 19.5%

$75k–$100k 9.6%

$100k–$150k 6.3%

$150k–$200k 4.1%

$200k+ 8.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.6%
$10k–$15k	9.8%
$15k–$25k	10.8%
$25k–$35k	10.8%
$35k–$50k	14.2%
$50k–$75k	19.5%
$75k–$100k	9.6%
$100k–$150k	6.3%
$150k–$200k	4.1%
$200k+	8.3%
Median income	$48,643

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 32.3%

$50k–$100k 18.7%

$100k–$150k 19.3%

$150k–$200k 13.3%

$200k–$300k 9.7%

$300k–$500k 3.1%

$500k–$1M 1.0%

$1M+ 2.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$96,400
Median rent / month	$716
Owner occupied	77.1%
Renter occupied	22.9%
Vacant	16.4%
Single-family detached	64.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	30.6%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.61

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	2.5%
2000–2009	15.1%
1990–1999	25.6%
1980–1989	10.2%
1970–1979	22.4%
1960–1969	13.5%
1950–1959	3.9%
1940–1949	4.4%
1939 or earlier	2.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.8%
1 bedroom	5.1%
2 bedrooms	26.6%
3 bedrooms	55.7%
4 bedrooms	11.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.6%
1 vehicle	24.9%
2 vehicles	40.0%
3 or more	30.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	11.6%
Electricity	53.5%
Propane / LP gas	12.1%
Wood	21.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	463	53.3%
Cohabiting couple	46	5.3%
Male householder, no spouse	98	11.3%
Female householder, no spouse	261	30.1%
Households with children under 18	276	31.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	271	31.2%
Average household size	2.73

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.0%	16.3%
Married	55.4%	56.1%
Separated	0.0%	2.8%
Widowed	3.7%	11.9%
Divorced	11.9%	12.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.0%

Some HS, no diploma 15.1%

HS graduate 39.7%

Some college, no degree 22.5%

Associate's degree 7.6%

Bachelor's degree 4.9%

Graduate / professional 3.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	77.8%
Bachelor's or higher	8.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	13	2.9%
Kindergarten	16	3.6%
Elementary school	320	71.1%
High school	64	14.2%
College / grad school	37	8.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 31.4%

Manufacturing 16.8%

Agriculture & mining 12.8%

Retail trade 11.5%

Construction 7.4%

Transportation & utilities 6.8%

Public administration 4.4%

Finance & real estate 3.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.2%

Professional & management 1.2%

Other services 1.1%

Wholesale trade 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.5%
Service	22.1%
Sales & office	16.2%
Natural resources & construction	16.9%
Production & transportation	19.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.0%
Government	24.3%
Self-employed	6.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.3%
Carpool	11.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	6.7%
Other means	1.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	38.4

Poverty

All people 30.1%

Under 18 years 51.0%

18 and over 23.7%

Married-couple families 15.1%

Female-led households 41.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.8%
Retirement income	20.7%
Supplemental Security	12.8%
Cash public assistance	1.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.4%
High blood pressure	42.4%
High cholesterol	40.9%
Diabetes	13.6%
Heart disease	9.5%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	10.9%
Arthritis	30.6%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	12.0%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.3%
Binge drinking	14.3%
No physical activity	33.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.1%
Depression	26.9%
Fair or poor health	24.5%
Poor mental health	18.0%
Poor physical health	16.2%
No health insurance	16.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.3%
Visited dentist	48.1%
Cholesterol screening	86.7%
Teeth loss	23.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	86	4.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	27.0%
Under 18	3.1%
18–64 years	31.7%
65 and over	46.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	48.5%
Public insurance	53.4%
No insurance	10.2%
Uninsured under 19	7.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,224	93.8%
Spanish	1	0.0%
Other Indo-European	1	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,360	99.6%
Born in same state	2,345	98.9%
Born in different state	1,418	59.8%
Foreign born	15	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	10	0.4%
Not a US citizen	8	80.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	316	13.3%
French	210	8.9%
Arab	166	7%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	23	1%
Polish	1	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.6%
Internet access	87.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71937

What city is ZIP code 71937 in?

ZIP code 71937 is primarily assigned to Cove, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 71937 in?

ZIP code 71937 falls within Polk County, Arkansas.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71937?

30% of residents in ZIP code 71937 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 71937?

8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 71937 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 71937 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 71937?

The median home value in ZIP code 71937 is $96,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 71937 in?

ZIP code 71937 observes the CST timezone.