71940 ZIP Code — Delight, AR

Pike County, Arkansas

ZIP code 71940 is located in Delight, Arkansas, within Pike County. It covers approximately 96.64 square miles and serves a population of 1,433 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 71940

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $92,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $50,382. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 49% 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 smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 25%.

Overall, ZIP code 71940 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,433

population

96.64

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

71940 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 71940

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71940. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Delight	Acceptable
Delight	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

71847 Mc Caskill (10.5 mi) 71962 Okolona (10.8 mi) 71825 Blevins (10.8 mi) 71958 Murfreesboro (11 mi) 71950 Kirby (13.6 mi) 71921 Amity (16.7 mi) 71855 Ozan (18.2 mi) 71857 Prescott (19.3 mi) 71943 Glenwood (20 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,433
Population density	15 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	109

Geography
Land area	96.64 sq mi
Water area	0.67 sq mi
Latitude	34.0556
Longitude	-93.5062
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	56.1%	61.6%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	35.8%	26.6%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	8.1%	9.0%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.9%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,433

Population

People per sq mi

46.9

Median age

$50,382

Median household income

$24,834

Per capita income

$92,700

Median home value

$604

Median monthly rent

88.1%

Home ownership

11.7%

Poverty rate

2.3%

Unemployment

693

Housing units

10.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

120

45–54

113

55–59

60–64

114

65–74

107

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	263	18.4%
18 and over	1,170	81.6%
65 and over	328	22.9%
Median age	46.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 82.1%

Two or more races 7.5%

Black or African American 5%

Hispanic or Latino 3.7%

Other race 1.3%

Asian 0.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,221	82.1%
Two or more races	111	7.5%
Black or African American	74	5%
Hispanic or Latino	55	3.7%
Other race	20	1.3%
Asian	4	0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	3	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.1%	61.6%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	35.8%	26.6%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	8.1%	9.0%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.9%	4.0%

Under $10k 8.0%

$10k–$15k 4.2%

$15k–$25k 8.3%

$25k–$35k 17.2%

$35k–$50k 11.4%

$50k–$75k 24.7%

$75k–$100k 12.2%

$100k–$150k 11.9%

$150k–$200k 1.0%

$200k+ 1.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.0%
$10k–$15k	4.2%
$15k–$25k	8.3%
$25k–$35k	17.2%
$35k–$50k	11.4%
$50k–$75k	24.7%
$75k–$100k	12.2%
$100k–$150k	11.9%
$150k–$200k	1.0%
$200k+	1.1%
Median income	$50,382

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 31.3%

$50k–$100k 33.5%

$100k–$150k 11.3%

$150k–$200k 2.7%

$200k–$300k 18.8%

$300k–$500k 2.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$92,700
Median rent / month	$604
Owner occupied	88.1%
Renter occupied	11.9%
Vacant	18.8%
Single-family detached	76.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	22.8%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.29

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	8.6%
2000–2009	7.2%
1990–1999	12.8%
1980–1989	17.1%
1970–1979	12.5%
1960–1969	6.1%
1950–1959	1.2%
1940–1949	8.7%
1939 or earlier	25.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.3%
1 bedroom	5.7%
2 bedrooms	22.6%
3 bedrooms	49.5%
4 bedrooms	19.4%
5+ bedrooms	2.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.7%
1 vehicle	24.2%
2 vehicles	30.8%
3 or more	42.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	35.3%
Electricity	36.4%
Propane / LP gas	7.7%
Wood	20.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	360	57.8%
Cohabiting couple	3	0.5%
Male householder, no spouse	128	20.5%
Female householder, no spouse	132	21.2%
Households with children under 18	148	23.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	268	43.0%
Average household size	2.30

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	12.0%	17.1%
Married	71.0%	62.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	6.5%	13.7%
Divorced	10.5%	6.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.7%

Some HS, no diploma 3.1%

HS graduate 47.9%

Some college, no degree 22.9%

Associate's degree 13.8%

Bachelor's degree 9.0%

Graduate / professional 1.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.1%
Bachelor's or higher	10.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	9	2.8%
Kindergarten	26	8.2%
Elementary school	133	41.8%
High school	37	11.6%
College / grad school	113	35.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 29.6%

Education & healthcare 16.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.5%

Transportation & utilities 9.9%

Retail trade 7.4%

Agriculture & mining 5.9%

Information 5.3%

Construction 3.3%

Professional & management 3.0%

Other services 2.7%

Public administration 2.7%

Finance & real estate 1.6%

Wholesale trade 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.5%
Service	9.2%
Sales & office	15.3%
Natural resources & construction	11.0%
Production & transportation	36.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.5%
Government	17.8%
Self-employed	12.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.3%
Carpool	16.0%
Public transit	0.3%
Walk	3.3%
Work from home	4.2%
Other means	1.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.4

Poverty

All people 11.7%

Under 18 years 15.6%

18 and over 10.9%

Married-couple families 6.1%

Female-led households 31.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	49.1%
Retirement income	26.5%
Supplemental Security	2.2%
Cash public assistance	1.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.9%
High blood pressure	43.7%
High cholesterol	41.0%
Diabetes	14.1%
Heart disease	9.3%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	31.2%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	10.7%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.9%
Binge drinking	13.6%
No physical activity	31.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.9%
Depression	25.0%
Fair or poor health	22.2%
Poor mental health	16.4%
Poor physical health	15.0%
No health insurance	14.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.3%
Visited dentist	53.8%
Cholesterol screening	89.0%
Teeth loss	19.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	159	13.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.7%
Under 18	9.1%
18–64 years	26.4%
65 and over	32.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	50.9%
Public insurance	53.5%
No insurance	8.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,366	95.3%
Spanish	4	0.3%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	4	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,429	99.7%
Born in same state	1,427	99.6%
Born in different state	935	65.2%
Foreign born	2	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	4	0.3%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	165	11.5%
Italian	155	10.8%
French	153	10.7%
Polish	12	0.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	7	0.5%
English	2	0.1%
Dutch	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.5%
Internet access	91.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71940

What city is ZIP code 71940 in?

ZIP code 71940 is primarily assigned to Delight, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 71940 in?

ZIP code 71940 falls within Pike County, Arkansas.

Does ZIP code 71940 have a large retiree population?

49% of households in ZIP code 71940 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 71940 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 71940 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 71940?

11% 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 71940 have a large veteran population?

14% of civilians in ZIP code 71940 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 71940 in?

ZIP code 71940 observes the CST timezone.