71730 ZIP Code — El Dorado, AR

Union County, Arkansas

ZIP code 71730 is located in El Dorado, Arkansas, within Union County. It covers approximately 457.43 square miles and serves a population of 29,287 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 71730

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 $125,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.

Median household income is $50,745. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. 36% 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 17 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% 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.

Overall, ZIP code 71730 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

29,287

population

457.43

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

71730 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 71730

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71730. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
El Dorado	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

71749 Junction City (10.2 mi) 71762 Smackover (12.1 mi) 71751 Louann (16.5 mi) 71256 Lillie (17 mi) 71758 Mount Holly (17.6 mi) 71277 Spearsville (19.2 mi) 71765 Strong (19.6 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	29,287
Population density	64 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	139

Geography
Land area	457.43 sq mi
Water area	2.25 sq mi
Latitude	33.1929
Longitude	-92.6392
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	870

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.5%	54.8%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	26.3%	26.2%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	16.8%	16.0%	15.7%
Over $200k	3.4%	3.0%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

29,287

Population

People per sq mi

39.5

Median age

$50,745

Median household income

$29,203

Per capita income

$125,200

Median home value

$776

Median monthly rent

68.3%

Home ownership

19.6%

Poverty rate

3.5%

Unemployment

10,036

Housing units

18.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

940

Under 5

980

777

5–9

810

1,135

10–14

1,183

886

15–19

924

880

20–24

918

1,962

25–34

2,046

1,635

35–44

1,705

1,732

45–54

1,807

795

55–59

828

951

60–64

991

1,481

65–74

1,544

896

75–84

935

267

85+

279

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	6,854	23.4%
18 and over	22,433	76.6%
65 and over	5,402	18.4%
Median age	39.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 61.3%

Black or African American 31.8%

Two or more races 3.1%

Hispanic or Latino 2%

Other race 0.9%

Asian 0.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	18,318	61.3%
Black or African American	9,488	31.8%
Two or more races	929	3.1%
Hispanic or Latino	596	2%
Other race	261	0.9%
Asian	241	0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	50	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.5%	54.8%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	26.3%	26.2%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	16.8%	16.0%	15.7%
Over $200k	3.4%	3.0%	4.0%

Under $10k 8.6%

$10k–$15k 6.3%

$15k–$25k 10.6%

$25k–$35k 11.4%

$35k–$50k 12.8%

$50k–$75k 16.9%

$75k–$100k 10.8%

$100k–$150k 11.8%

$150k–$200k 6.2%

$200k+ 4.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.6%
$10k–$15k	6.3%
$15k–$25k	10.6%
$25k–$35k	11.4%
$35k–$50k	12.8%
$50k–$75k	16.9%
$75k–$100k	10.8%
$100k–$150k	11.8%
$150k–$200k	6.2%
$200k+	4.8%
Median income	$50,745

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 17.7%

$50k–$100k 21.4%

$100k–$150k 17.9%

$150k–$200k 12.9%

$200k–$300k 18.0%

$300k–$500k 9.4%

$500k–$1M 2.5%

$1M+ 0.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$125,200
Median rent / month	$776
Owner occupied	68.3%
Renter occupied	31.7%
Vacant	17.3%
Single-family detached	73.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.9%
Mobile homes	16.1%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.63

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.5%
2010–2019	5.7%
2000–2009	8.2%
1990–1999	12.3%
1980–1989	15.2%
1970–1979	18.6%
1960–1969	15.5%
1950–1959	15.0%
1940–1949	4.5%
1939 or earlier	4.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	5.2%
1 bedroom	3.7%
2 bedrooms	25.8%
3 bedrooms	52.7%
4 bedrooms	10.0%
5+ bedrooms	2.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.0%
1 vehicle	36.5%
2 vehicles	36.9%
3 or more	20.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	47.2%
Electricity	49.2%
Propane / LP gas	2.2%
Wood	1.0%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	5,094	45.3%
Cohabiting couple	544	4.8%
Male householder, no spouse	1,858	16.5%
Female householder, no spouse	3,752	33.4%
Households with children under 18	3,015	26.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	3,684	32.8%
Average household size	2.56

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.7%	27.3%
Married	49.5%	44.3%
Separated	1.7%	2.6%
Widowed	2.8%	12.2%
Divorced	11.3%	13.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.4%

Some HS, no diploma 10.3%

HS graduate 37.4%

Some college, no degree 20.5%

Associate's degree 9.7%

Bachelor's degree 11.8%

Graduate / professional 6.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.3%
Bachelor's or higher	18.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	511	7.7%
Kindergarten	407	6.2%
Elementary school	3,068	46.5%
High school	1,557	23.6%
College / grad school	1,059	16.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.6%

Manufacturing 17.9%

Retail trade 14.0%

Professional & management 8.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.8%

Construction 6.4%

Finance & real estate 5.8%

Transportation & utilities 4.4%

Other services 3.0%

Public administration 2.5%

Agriculture & mining 2.4%

Wholesale trade 1.5%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.9%
Service	18.7%
Sales & office	20.7%
Natural resources & construction	8.6%
Production & transportation	19.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.1%
Government	14.3%
Self-employed	6.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.9%
Carpool	5.9%
Public transit	0.2%
Walk	1.2%
Work from home	6.3%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	16.9

Poverty

All people 19.6%

Under 18 years 27.7%

18 and over 17.1%

Married-couple families 9.3%

Female-led households 34.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.3%
Retirement income	21.9%
Supplemental Security	5.4%
Cash public assistance	1.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	43.6%
High blood pressure	41.1%
High cholesterol	37.8%
Diabetes	13.7%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	26.7%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	8.9%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.0%
Binge drinking	13.4%
No physical activity	32.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.0%
Depression	23.7%
Fair or poor health	22.4%
Poor mental health	16.8%
Poor physical health	14.0%
No health insurance	16.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.6%
Visited dentist	54.6%
Cholesterol screening	88.9%
Teeth loss	20.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,525	6.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.9%
Under 18	2.6%
18–64 years	14.9%
65 and over	36.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.1%
Public insurance	45.2%
No insurance	6.1%
Uninsured under 19	3.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	27,367	93.4%
Spanish	601	2.2%
Other Indo-European	507	1.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	50	0.2%
Other languages	44	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	28,287	96.6%
Born in same state	28,233	96.4%
Born in different state	20,651	70.5%
Foreign born	54	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	1,000	3.4%
Not a US citizen	430	43.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	4,977	17%
French	2,447	8.4%
Italian	1,328	4.5%
English	82	0.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	38	0.1%
Polish	32	0.1%
German	24	0.1%
Irish	13	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.4%
Internet access	88.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71730

What city is ZIP code 71730 in?

ZIP code 71730 is primarily assigned to El Dorado, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 71730 in?

ZIP code 71730 falls within Union County, Arkansas.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71730?

20% of residents in ZIP code 71730 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 71730 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 71730 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 71730?

The median home value in ZIP code 71730 is $125,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 71730?

ZIP code 71730 has an estimated population of 29,287 residents, with a density of 64 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 71730 in?

ZIP code 71730 observes the CST timezone.