71638 ZIP Code — Dermott, AR

Chicot County, Arkansas

ZIP code 71638 is located in Dermott, Arkansas, within Chicot County. It covers approximately 244.65 square miles and serves a population of 3,294 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 71638

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 $62,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 64%.

Median household income is $35,019. Poverty affects 34% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 22% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 56% 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 24 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 obesity (48%), diabetes (19%), smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 25%.

Overall, ZIP code 71638 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

3,294

population

244.65

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

71638 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 71638

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71638. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Dermott	Acceptable
Dermott	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

71654 Mc Gehee (8.2 mi) 71653 Lake Village (13.2 mi) 71670 Tillar (13.7 mi) 71658 Montrose (17.5 mi) 71655 Monticello (19.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,294
Population density	13 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	017

Geography
Land area	244.65 sq mi
Water area	5.49 sq mi
Latitude	33.5149
Longitude	-91.4067
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	66.7%	64.7%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	22.3%	23.8%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	9.7%	8.0%	15.7%
Over $200k	1.3%	3.6%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

3,294

Population

People per sq mi

45.2

Median age

$35,019

Median household income

$19,770

Per capita income

$62,800

Median home value

$575

Median monthly rent

64.4%

Home ownership

34.4%

Poverty rate

13.0%

Unemployment

1,109

Housing units

11.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

114

Under 5

100

5–9

10–14

15–19

152

20–24

133

239

25–34

209

131

35–44

115

285

45–54

248

55–59

124

60–64

108

225

65–74

197

134

75–84

117

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	635	19.3%
18 and over	2,659	80.7%
65 and over	750	22.8%
Median age	45.2 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 54.4%

White 37.2%

Hispanic or Latino 3.1%

Two or more races 2.5%

Other race 2.2%

Asian 0.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	1,850	54.4%
White	1,265	37.2%
Hispanic or Latino	105	3.1%
Two or more races	86	2.5%
Other race	76	2.2%
Asian	13	0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	4	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	66.7%	64.7%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	22.3%	23.8%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	9.7%	8.0%	15.7%
Over $200k	1.3%	3.6%	4.0%

Under $10k 16.2%

$10k–$15k 15.8%

$15k–$25k 10.3%

$25k–$35k 7.7%

$35k–$50k 16.1%

$50k–$75k 13.4%

$75k–$100k 7.7%

$100k–$150k 6.9%

$150k–$200k 4.1%

$200k+ 1.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	16.2%
$10k–$15k	15.8%
$15k–$25k	10.3%
$25k–$35k	7.7%
$35k–$50k	16.1%
$50k–$75k	13.4%
$75k–$100k	7.7%
$100k–$150k	6.9%
$150k–$200k	4.1%
$200k+	1.8%
Median income	$35,019

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 33.2%

$50k–$100k 34.9%

$100k–$150k 10.7%

$150k–$200k 2.1%

$200k–$300k 14.9%

$300k–$500k 4.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$62,800
Median rent / month	$575
Owner occupied	64.4%
Renter occupied	35.6%
Vacant	23.9%
Single-family detached	78.2%
Large apartment buildings	1.1%
Mobile homes	12.8%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.14

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.5%
2010–2019	3.5%
2000–2009	4.6%
1990–1999	12.2%
1980–1989	9.7%
1970–1979	36.2%
1960–1969	15.2%
1950–1959	12.7%
1940–1949	4.7%
1939 or earlier	0.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.6%
2 bedrooms	21.3%
3 bedrooms	65.3%
4 bedrooms	9.3%
5+ bedrooms	0.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.3%
1 vehicle	46.6%
2 vehicles	35.3%
3 or more	10.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	48.3%
Electricity	35.8%
Propane / LP gas	15.2%
No fuel used	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	352	30.4%
Cohabiting couple	78	6.7%
Male householder, no spouse	216	18.7%
Female householder, no spouse	511	44.2%
Households with children under 18	295	25.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	531	45.9%
Average household size	2.29

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.5%	34.0%
Married	29.4%	29.4%
Separated	6.6%	2.8%
Widowed	3.9%	19.0%
Divorced	26.6%	14.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.6%

Some HS, no diploma 18.9%

HS graduate 42.7%

Some college, no degree 17.9%

Associate's degree 2.9%

Bachelor's degree 10.0%

Graduate / professional 0.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	74.5%
Bachelor's or higher	11.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	34	7.1%
Kindergarten	47	9.8%
Elementary school	162	33.8%
High school	165	34.4%
College / grad school	71	14.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 24.7%

Education & healthcare 22.6%

Public administration 15.2%

Agriculture & mining 9.7%

Construction 8.1%

Transportation & utilities 5.8%

Other services 5.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.9%

Retail trade 1.6%

Finance & real estate 1.0%

Professional & management 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	16.7%
Service	17.9%
Sales & office	20.9%
Natural resources & construction	15.5%
Production & transportation	29.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	54.6%
Government	38.7%
Self-employed	6.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.2%
Carpool	4.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.4%
Work from home	2.9%
Other means	0.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.1

Poverty

All people 34.4%

Under 18 years 45.6%

18 and over 30.9%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 58.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	55.8%
Retirement income	14.5%
Supplemental Security	15.3%
Cash public assistance	1.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	22.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	47.9%
High blood pressure	49.2%
High cholesterol	38.2%
Diabetes	19.0%
Heart disease	9.9%
Stroke	6.2%
Asthma	11.7%
Arthritis	30.8%
Kidney disease	4.8%
Pulmonary disease	11.7%
Cancer	6.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.1%
Binge drinking	12.7%
No physical activity	40.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.4%
Depression	22.4%
Fair or poor health	31.3%
Poor mental health	17.6%
Poor physical health	17.6%
No health insurance	20.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.0%
Visited dentist	41.3%
Cholesterol screening	87.2%
Teeth loss	31.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	100	3.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.9%
Under 18	8.6%
18–64 years	19.8%
65 and over	49.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	37.0%
Public insurance	69.6%
No insurance	6.2%
Uninsured under 19	1.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,080	93.5%
Spanish	15	0.5%
Other Indo-European	8	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	7	0.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,279	99.5%
Born in same state	3,230	98.1%
Born in different state	2,632	79.9%
Foreign born	49	1.5%
Naturalized citizen	15	0.5%
Not a US citizen	7	46.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	138	4.2%
French	136	4.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	62	1.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.1%
Internet access	82.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71638

What city is ZIP code 71638 in?

ZIP code 71638 is primarily assigned to Dermott, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 71638 in?

ZIP code 71638 falls within Chicot County, Arkansas.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71638?

34% of residents in ZIP code 71638 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 71638 have a large retiree population?

56% of households in ZIP code 71638 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 71638?

11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 71638?

Health data for ZIP code 71638 shows elevated rates of obesity (48%) and diabetes (19%) and smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 71638 in?

ZIP code 71638 observes the CST timezone.