71833 ZIP Code — Dierks, AR

Howard County, Arkansas

ZIP code 71833 is located in Dierks, Arkansas, within Howard County. It covers approximately 147.52 square miles and serves a population of 2,088 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 71833

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 $95,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $31,466. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. 51% 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. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 29%.

Overall, ZIP code 71833 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,088

population

147.52

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

71833 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 71833

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71833. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Dierks	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

71959 Newhope (10.3 mi) 71852 Nashville (10.4 mi) 71971 Umpire (11.1 mi) 71846 Lockesburg (14.9 mi) 71952 Langley (15 mi) 71832 De Queen (16.9 mi) 71958 Murfreesboro (17.7 mi) 71851 Mineral Springs (18.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,088
Population density	14 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	061

Geography
Land area	147.52 sq mi
Water area	2.47 sq mi
Latitude	34.1352
Longitude	-93.9981
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	67.2%	59.8%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	15.3%	27.8%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	14.0%	10.1%	15.7%
Over $200k	3.4%	2.3%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

2,088

Population

People per sq mi

44.7

Median age

$31,466

Median household income

$24,871

Per capita income

$95,500

Median home value

$448

Median monthly rent

86.7%

Home ownership

20.8%

Poverty rate

2.9%

Unemployment

939

Housing units

23.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

104

20–24

25–34

149

35–44

134

136

45–54

122

55–59

60–64

118

65–74

107

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	477	22.8%
18 and over	1,611	77.2%
65 and over	497	23.8%
Median age	44.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.6%

Black or African American 0.8%

Two or more races 0.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	2,046	97.6%
Black or African American	16	0.8%
Two or more races	16	0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	10	0.5%
Hispanic or Latino	8	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	67.2%	59.8%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	15.3%	27.8%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	14.0%	10.1%	15.7%
Over $200k	3.4%	2.3%	4.0%

Under $10k 9.4%

$10k–$15k 10.0%

$15k–$25k 21.8%

$25k–$35k 12.7%

$35k–$50k 7.8%

$50k–$75k 11.9%

$75k–$100k 6.9%

$100k–$150k 15.5%

$150k–$200k 1.6%

$200k+ 2.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.4%
$10k–$15k	10.0%
$15k–$25k	21.8%
$25k–$35k	12.7%
$35k–$50k	7.8%
$50k–$75k	11.9%
$75k–$100k	6.9%
$100k–$150k	15.5%
$150k–$200k	1.6%
$200k+	2.4%
Median income	$31,466

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 22.2%

$50k–$100k 30.3%

$100k–$150k 23.0%

$150k–$200k 9.5%

$200k–$300k 7.3%

$300k–$500k 7.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$95,500
Median rent / month	$448
Owner occupied	86.7%
Renter occupied	13.3%
Vacant	17.3%
Single-family detached	78.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	17.9%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.43

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	8.2%
2000–2009	15.2%
1990–1999	15.4%
1980–1989	9.8%
1970–1979	22.7%
1960–1969	9.5%
1950–1959	9.2%
1940–1949	3.8%
1939 or earlier	6.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.6%
1 bedroom	4.2%
2 bedrooms	28.7%
3 bedrooms	55.4%
4 bedrooms	11.2%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.9%
1 vehicle	32.7%
2 vehicles	33.8%
3 or more	31.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	22.2%
Electricity	62.2%
Propane / LP gas	4.7%
Wood	5.6%
Solar	1.7%
No fuel used	2.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	416	47.7%
Cohabiting couple	23	2.6%
Male householder, no spouse	163	18.7%
Female householder, no spouse	270	31.0%
Households with children under 18	209	24.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	380	43.6%
Average household size	2.34

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.2%	17.6%
Married	61.7%	48.3%
Separated	2.1%	0.0%
Widowed	7.5%	19.3%
Divorced	7.5%	14.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.4%

Some HS, no diploma 11.1%

HS graduate 34.6%

Some college, no degree 16.6%

Associate's degree 10.6%

Bachelor's degree 13.0%

Graduate / professional 10.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.5%
Bachelor's or higher	23.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	61	12.2%
Kindergarten	7	1.4%
Elementary school	223	44.6%
High school	142	28.4%
College / grad school	67	13.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.0%

Manufacturing 19.4%

Agriculture & mining 12.5%

Retail trade 12.1%

Construction 8.1%

Other services 5.3%

Finance & real estate 3.8%

Public administration 3.2%

Transportation & utilities 2.7%

Wholesale trade 1.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.6%

Information 1.3%

Professional & management 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	43.3%
Service	12.3%
Sales & office	12.4%
Natural resources & construction	17.9%
Production & transportation	14.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	67.3%
Government	22.2%
Self-employed	10.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.1%
Carpool	17.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	7.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.8

Poverty

All people 20.8%

Under 18 years 12.2%

18 and over 23.4%

Married-couple families 10.6%

Female-led households 27.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	51.3%
Retirement income	24.3%
Supplemental Security	1.3%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.7%
High blood pressure	41.4%
High cholesterol	39.2%
Diabetes	12.7%
Heart disease	9.1%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	29.9%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	10.8%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.2%
Binge drinking	14.7%
No physical activity	32.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.7%
Depression	25.9%
Fair or poor health	22.5%
Poor mental health	17.0%
Poor physical health	15.1%
No health insurance	15.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.0%
Visited dentist	52.0%
Cholesterol screening	87.6%
Teeth loss	22.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	73	4.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	28.7%
Under 18	0.8%
18–64 years	19.9%
65 and over	77.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.6%
Public insurance	53.3%
No insurance	4.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,010	96.3%
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)	2,088	100.0%
Born in same state	2,088	100.0%
Born in different state	1,725	82.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	368	17.6%
French	291	13.9%
Arab	114	5.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	3	0.1%
Polish	3	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.8%
Internet access	82.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71833

What city is ZIP code 71833 in?

ZIP code 71833 is primarily assigned to Dierks, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 71833 in?

ZIP code 71833 falls within Howard County, Arkansas.

Does ZIP code 71833 have a large retiree population?

51% of households in ZIP code 71833 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 71833 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 71833 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71833?

21% of residents in ZIP code 71833 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 71833?

The median home value in ZIP code 71833 is $95,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 71833 in?

ZIP code 71833 observes the CST timezone.