71639 ZIP Code — Dumas, AR

Desha County, Arkansas

ZIP code 71639 is located in Dumas, Arkansas, within Desha County. It covers approximately 184.92 square miles and serves a population of 5,285 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 71639

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $91,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 62%.

Median household income is $38,008. Poverty affects 26% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 42% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 16 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (45%), diabetes (17%), smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 71639 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.

5,285

population

184.92

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

71639 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 71639

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71639. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Dumas	Acceptable
Dumas	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

71643 Gould (7.3 mi) 71662 Pickens (10.4 mi) 72055 Gillett (12.5 mi) 71644 Grady (14.1 mi) 72166 Tichnor (15.4 mi) 71674 Watson (15.7 mi) 71670 Tillar (17 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,285
Population density	29 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	041

Geography
Land area	184.92 sq mi
Water area	5.04 sq mi
Latitude	33.9411
Longitude	-91.4674
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	63.2%	64.1%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	29.3%	27.0%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	4.9%	6.4%	15.7%
Over $200k	2.6%	2.5%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

5,285

Population

People per sq mi

38.6

Median age

$38,008

Median household income

$19,457

Per capita income

$91,900

Median home value

$591

Median monthly rent

61.8%

Home ownership

25.8%

Poverty rate

9.0%

Unemployment

1,866

Housing units

10.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

159

Under 5

194

178

5–9

217

173

10–14

211

124

15–19

152

139

20–24

170

327

25–34

399

240

35–44

294

231

45–54

282

165

55–59

202

226

60–64

276

256

65–74

312

133

75–84

163

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,307	24.7%
18 and over	3,978	75.3%
65 and over	926	17.5%
Median age	38.6 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 55.2%

White 38.6%

Hispanic or Latino 2.6%

Other race 2.2%

Two or more races 0.8%

Asian 0.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	2,993	55.2%
White	2,096	38.6%
Hispanic or Latino	141	2.6%
Other race	118	2.2%
Two or more races	45	0.8%
Asian	25	0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	8	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	63.2%	64.1%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	29.3%	27.0%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	4.9%	6.4%	15.7%
Over $200k	2.6%	2.5%	4.0%

Under $10k 9.7%

$10k–$15k 11.6%

$15k–$25k 7.2%

$25k–$35k 17.6%

$35k–$50k 14.8%

$50k–$75k 25.3%

$75k–$100k 7.8%

$100k–$150k 4.4%

$150k–$200k 0.9%

$200k+ 0.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.7%
$10k–$15k	11.6%
$15k–$25k	7.2%
$25k–$35k	17.6%
$35k–$50k	14.8%
$50k–$75k	25.3%
$75k–$100k	7.8%
$100k–$150k	4.4%
$150k–$200k	0.9%
$200k+	0.8%
Median income	$38,008

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 24.2%

$50k–$100k 28.8%

$100k–$150k 24.7%

$150k–$200k 13.1%

$200k–$300k 4.0%

$300k–$500k 4.9%

$500k–$1M 0.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$91,900
Median rent / month	$591
Owner occupied	61.8%
Renter occupied	38.2%
Vacant	17.6%
Single-family detached	69.0%
Large apartment buildings	1.4%
Mobile homes	11.2%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.27

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.0%
2010–2019	4.4%
2000–2009	9.3%
1990–1999	7.9%
1980–1989	19.5%
1970–1979	29.1%
1960–1969	15.8%
1950–1959	5.6%
1940–1949	3.7%
1939 or earlier	3.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.3%
1 bedroom	8.8%
2 bedrooms	26.3%
3 bedrooms	53.8%
4 bedrooms	7.3%
5+ bedrooms	2.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	15.5%
1 vehicle	34.4%
2 vehicles	35.2%
3 or more	14.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	37.7%
Electricity	59.4%
Propane / LP gas	2.5%
Wood	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	831	37.0%
Cohabiting couple	82	3.7%
Male householder, no spouse	365	16.3%
Female householder, no spouse	966	43.0%
Households with children under 18	669	29.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	792	35.3%
Average household size	2.35

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.2%	34.1%
Married	45.0%	36.1%
Separated	5.7%	7.9%
Widowed	5.2%	7.5%
Divorced	9.9%	14.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 9.2%

Some HS, no diploma 12.5%

HS graduate 44.3%

Some college, no degree 20.9%

Associate's degree 3.0%

Bachelor's degree 6.4%

Graduate / professional 3.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	78.3%
Bachelor's or higher	10.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	59	4.9%
Kindergarten	44	3.6%
Elementary school	724	60.0%
High school	176	14.6%
College / grad school	204	16.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.6%

Manufacturing 15.4%

Construction 8.3%

Agriculture & mining 7.4%

Other services 6.7%

Public administration 5.8%

Professional & management 5.2%

Retail trade 5.1%

Wholesale trade 4.8%

Transportation & utilities 4.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.2%

Finance & real estate 3.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.6%
Service	25.8%
Sales & office	16.7%
Natural resources & construction	17.4%
Production & transportation	15.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.1%
Government	18.3%
Self-employed	5.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.2%
Carpool	12.6%
Public transit	0.5%
Walk	0.2%
Work from home	1.5%
Other means	2.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	16.1

Poverty

All people 25.8%

Under 18 years 41.3%

18 and over 20.7%

Married-couple families 10.1%

Female-led households 39.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.0%
Retirement income	19.8%
Supplemental Security	10.4%
Cash public assistance	3.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	21.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	44.8%
High blood pressure	46.6%
High cholesterol	38.8%
Diabetes	17.2%
Heart disease	8.8%
Stroke	5.2%
Asthma	11.6%
Arthritis	29.7%
Kidney disease	4.2%
Pulmonary disease	10.5%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.3%
Binge drinking	12.0%
No physical activity	38.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.8%
Depression	23.2%
Fair or poor health	28.3%
Poor mental health	17.8%
Poor physical health	16.3%
No health insurance	20.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.3%
Visited dentist	45.7%
Cholesterol screening	88.0%
Teeth loss	26.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	141	3.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.4%
Under 18	2.0%
18–64 years	18.1%
65 and over	42.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	42.9%
Public insurance	55.8%
No insurance	11.7%
Uninsured under 19	4.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,932	93.3%
Spanish	327	6.6%
Other Indo-European	327	6.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,951	93.7%
Born in same state	4,946	93.6%
Born in different state	4,027	76.2%
Foreign born	5	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	334	6.3%
Not a US citizen	7	2.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	321	6.1%
French	240	4.5%
Italian	101	1.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	13	0.2%
English	7	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.5%
Internet access	87.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71639

What city is ZIP code 71639 in?

ZIP code 71639 is primarily assigned to Dumas, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 71639 in?

ZIP code 71639 falls within Desha County, Arkansas.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71639?

26% of residents in ZIP code 71639 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 71639?

10% 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 71639 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 71639 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 71639?

Health data for ZIP code 71639 shows elevated rates of obesity (45%) and diabetes (17%) and smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 71639 in?

ZIP code 71639 observes the CST timezone.