71834 ZIP Code — Doddridge, AR

Miller County, Arkansas

ZIP code 71834 is located in Doddridge, Arkansas, within Miller County. It covers approximately 143.06 square miles and serves a population of 1,704 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 71834

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character.

Median household income is $63,140. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 37% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 37 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 (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 39%.

Overall, ZIP code 71834 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,704

population

143.06

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

71834 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 71834

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71834. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Doddridge	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

71837 Fouke (6.8 mi) 75556 Bloomburg (9 mi) 71069 Rodessa (12.4 mi) 71044 Ida (13.6 mi) 71826 Bradley (13.7 mi) 75572 Queen City (13.9 mi) 75551 Atlanta (14.1 mi) 71839 Garland City (15 mi) 71043 Hosston (18.4 mi) 75555 Bivins (18.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,704
Population density	12 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	091

Geography
Land area	143.06 sq mi
Water area	2.50 sq mi
Latitude	33.1468
Longitude	-93.9234
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	38.9%	54.9%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	61.1%	27.4%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	15.4%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.4%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,704

Population

People per sq mi

53.8

Median age

$63,140

Median household income

$25,578

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

2.9%

Poverty rate

3.1%

Unemployment

791

Housing units

8.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

133

35–44

170

45–54

55–59

173

60–64

222

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	238	14.0%
18 and over	1,466	86.0%
65 and over	271	15.9%
Median age	53.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 78.2%

Black or African American 16.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 4.3%

Two or more races 0.9%

Group	Count	%
White	1,333	78.2%
Black or African American	281	16.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	74	4.3%
Two or more races	16	0.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.9%	54.9%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	61.1%	27.4%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	15.4%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.4%	4.0%

Under $10k 1.7%

$10k–$15k 1.9%

$15k–$25k 11.9%

$25k–$35k 5.1%

$35k–$50k 10.7%

$50k–$75k 49.4%

$100k–$150k 7.5%

$200k+ 11.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.7%
$10k–$15k	1.9%
$15k–$25k	11.9%
$25k–$35k	5.1%
$35k–$50k	10.7%
$50k–$75k	49.4%
$100k–$150k	7.5%
$200k+	11.8%
Median income	$63,140

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 37.5%

$50k–$100k 19.6%

$100k–$150k 3.7%

$150k–$200k 15.4%

$200k–$300k 17.5%

$300k–$500k 6.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	20.5%
Single-family detached	81.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	17.8%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.71

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.8%
2000–2009	15.2%
1990–1999	15.3%
1980–1989	9.9%
1970–1979	11.5%
1960–1969	34.3%
1950–1959	0.9%
1940–1949	5.8%
1939 or earlier	1.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	55.2%
3 bedrooms	35.8%
4 bedrooms	3.4%
5+ bedrooms	5.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	20.5%
2 vehicles	20.8%
3 or more	58.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.7%
Electricity	50.7%
Propane / LP gas	45.6%
Wood	1.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	441	70.1%
Cohabiting couple	12	1.9%
Male householder, no spouse	41	6.5%
Female householder, no spouse	135	21.5%
Households with children under 18	312	49.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	196	31.2%
Average household size	2.71

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.1%	8.1%
Married	60.2%	76.6%
Separated	0.0%	3.1%
Widowed	3.6%	10.9%
Divorced	4.1%	1.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 21.0%

HS graduate 40.2%

Some college, no degree 20.7%

Associate's degree 9.9%

Bachelor's degree 4.2%

Graduate / professional 4.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	79.0%
Bachelor's or higher	8.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	9	4.3%
Elementary school	127	60.8%
High school	73	34.9%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 50.0%

Retail trade 21.9%

Construction 9.9%

Public administration 8.4%

Professional & management 5.6%

Manufacturing 2.4%

Agriculture & mining 1.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	45.3%
Service	6.0%
Sales & office	14.6%
Natural resources & construction	15.0%
Production & transportation	19.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	89.3%
Government	10.7%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.9%
Carpool	14.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	1.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	36.6

Poverty

All people 2.9%

Under 18 years 10.9%

18 and over 1.6%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 57.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	28.5%
Retirement income	32.1%
Supplemental Security	7.9%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	36.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.5%
High blood pressure	43.0%
High cholesterol	41.7%
Diabetes	14.4%
Heart disease	9.3%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	31.2%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	10.3%
Cancer	7.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.3%
Binge drinking	13.4%
No physical activity	31.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.1%
Depression	24.4%
Fair or poor health	22.3%
Poor mental health	16.3%
Poor physical health	14.8%
No health insurance	14.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.3%
Visited dentist	53.1%
Cholesterol screening	89.4%
Teeth loss	20.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	138	9.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	39.4%
Under 18	31.5%
18–64 years	34.5%
65 and over	67.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	49.0%
Public insurance	42.7%
No insurance	11.8%
Uninsured under 19	16.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,675	98.3%
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)	1,704	100.0%
Born in same state	1,691	99.2%
Born in different state	334	19.6%
Foreign born	13	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	187	11%
Arab	92	5.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	30	1.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.9%
Internet access	85.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71834

What city is ZIP code 71834 in?

ZIP code 71834 is primarily assigned to Doddridge, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 71834 in?

ZIP code 71834 falls within Miller County, Arkansas.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 71834?

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 71834 have a large veteran population?

9% of civilians in ZIP code 71834 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 71834?

ZIP code 71834 has an estimated population of 1,704 residents, with a density of 12 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 71834?

The median household income in ZIP code 71834 is $63,140, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 71834 in?

ZIP code 71834 observes the CST timezone.