71941 ZIP Code — Donaldson, AR

Hot Spring County, Arkansas

ZIP code 71941 is located in Donaldson, Arkansas, within Hot Spring County. It covers approximately 70.33 square miles and serves a population of 2,274 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 501/870.

About ZIP code 71941

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $149,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $64,360. 46% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% 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 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 71941 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,274

population

70.33

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

71941 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 71941

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71941. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Donaldson	Acceptable
Donaldson	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72104 Malvern (7.5 mi) 71998 Arkadelphia (9.6 mi) 71999 Arkadelphia (9.8 mi) 71929 Bismarck (14.2 mi) 71923 Arkadelphia (15.1 mi) 71913 Hot Springs National Park (17.1 mi) 71964 Pearcy (19.6 mi) 72084 Leola (19.8 mi) 71901 Hot Springs National Park (20 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,274
Population density	32 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	059

Geography
Land area	70.33 sq mi
Water area	0.23 sq mi
Latitude	34.2441
Longitude	-92.9626
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	501/870

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.4%	52.5%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	39.7%	31.2%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	12.0%	14.8%	15.7%
Over $200k	3.9%	1.5%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

2,274

Population

People per sq mi

43.2

Median age

$64,360

Median household income

$36,279

Per capita income

$149,400

Median home value

$816

Median monthly rent

85.5%

Home ownership

16.4%

Poverty rate

3.8%

Unemployment

868

Housing units

15.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

152

25–34

133

232

35–44

203

147

45–54

128

55–59

60–64

150

65–74

130

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	301	13.2%
18 and over	1,973	86.8%
65 and over	471	20.7%
Median age	43.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.6%

Two or more races 2.3%

Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,208	96.6%
Two or more races	53	2.3%
Hispanic or Latino	12	0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	9	0.4%
Black or African American	3	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.4%	52.5%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	39.7%	31.2%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	12.0%	14.8%	15.7%
Over $200k	3.9%	1.5%	4.0%

Under $10k 8.2%

$10k–$15k 2.6%

$15k–$25k 8.2%

$25k–$35k 8.8%

$35k–$50k 9.7%

$50k–$75k 16.8%

$75k–$100k 17.7%

$100k–$150k 14.0%

$150k–$200k 8.3%

$200k+ 5.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.2%
$10k–$15k	2.6%
$15k–$25k	8.2%
$25k–$35k	8.8%
$35k–$50k	9.7%
$50k–$75k	16.8%
$75k–$100k	17.7%
$100k–$150k	14.0%
$150k–$200k	8.3%
$200k+	5.7%
Median income	$64,360

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.1%

$50k–$100k 21.4%

$100k–$150k 13.6%

$150k–$200k 16.2%

$200k–$300k 26.5%

$300k–$500k 4.2%

$500k–$1M 1.4%

$1M+ 1.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$149,400
Median rent / month	$816
Owner occupied	85.5%
Renter occupied	14.5%
Vacant	14.8%
Single-family detached	73.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	26.2%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.51

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.5%
2010–2019	7.2%
2000–2009	15.3%
1990–1999	21.7%
1980–1989	10.5%
1970–1979	15.3%
1960–1969	14.1%
1950–1959	8.5%
1940–1949	2.1%
1939 or earlier	3.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.9%
1 bedroom	6.0%
2 bedrooms	21.8%
3 bedrooms	56.0%
4 bedrooms	11.2%
5+ bedrooms	0.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.1%
1 vehicle	22.1%
2 vehicles	34.4%
3 or more	38.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	31.1%
Electricity	49.5%
Propane / LP gas	8.2%
Wood	11.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	514	61.0%
Cohabiting couple	13	1.5%
Male householder, no spouse	176	20.9%
Female householder, no spouse	140	16.6%
Households with children under 18	175	20.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	316	37.5%
Average household size	2.70

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.8%	22.8%
Married	55.5%	59.0%
Separated	0.3%	0.2%
Widowed	3.5%	6.0%
Divorced	7.9%	12.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.3%

Some HS, no diploma 4.1%

HS graduate 45.1%

Some college, no degree 24.2%

Associate's degree 9.5%

Bachelor's degree 12.5%

Graduate / professional 3.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.6%
Bachelor's or higher	15.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	16	3.6%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	186	41.9%
High school	136	30.6%
College / grad school	106	23.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 22.5%

Education & healthcare 17.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 13.1%

Manufacturing 11.2%

Construction 6.7%

Professional & management 6.5%

Public administration 6.0%

Wholesale trade 5.2%

Transportation & utilities 4.2%

Other services 2.6%

Agriculture & mining 2.4%

Finance & real estate 2.2%

Information 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.0%
Service	19.2%
Sales & office	18.1%
Natural resources & construction	10.7%
Production & transportation	27.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.6%
Government	16.3%
Self-employed	4.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	71.2%
Carpool	26.6%
Public transit	0.1%
Walk	0.5%
Work from home	1.0%
Other means	0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.9

Poverty

All people 16.4%

Under 18 years 45.5%

18 and over 12.0%

Married-couple families 12.3%

Female-led households 12.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.0%
Retirement income	39.1%
Supplemental Security	3.2%
Cash public assistance	0.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.8%
High blood pressure	39.5%
High cholesterol	39.0%
Diabetes	11.5%
Heart disease	8.4%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	29.1%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	9.4%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.4%
Binge drinking	15.5%
No physical activity	30.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.3%
Depression	26.3%
Fair or poor health	19.2%
Poor mental health	16.3%
Poor physical health	13.2%
No health insurance	13.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.1%
Visited dentist	53.4%
Cholesterol screening	88.3%
Teeth loss	18.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	109	5.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.4%
Under 18	11.0%
18–64 years	18.7%
65 and over	46.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	60.2%
Public insurance	46.3%
No insurance	10.2%
Uninsured under 19	1.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,242	98.6%
Spanish	1	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	1	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,273	100.0%
Born in same state	2,262	99.5%
Born in different state	1,784	78.5%
Foreign born	11	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	1	0.0%
Not a US citizen	1	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	219	9.6%
Arab	189	8.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	133	5.8%
English	3	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.1%
Internet access	82.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71941

What city is ZIP code 71941 in?

ZIP code 71941 is primarily assigned to Donaldson, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 71941 in?

ZIP code 71941 falls within Hot Spring County, Arkansas.

Is ZIP code 71941 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 71941 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 71941 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 71941 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71941?

16% of residents in ZIP code 71941 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 71941?

The median home value in ZIP code 71941 is $149,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 71941 in?

ZIP code 71941 observes the CST timezone.