71740 ZIP Code — Emerson, AR

Columbia County, Arkansas

ZIP code 71740 is located in Emerson, Arkansas, within Columbia County. It covers approximately 184.51 square miles and serves a population of 1,669 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 71740

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $152,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($64,028) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 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 (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 71740 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,669

population

184.51

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

71740 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 71740

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71740. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Emerson	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

71753 Magnolia (9.5 mi) 71072 Shongaloo (14 mi) 71861 Taylor (16 mi) 71770 Waldo (18.5 mi) 71075 Springhill (18.7 mi) 71038 Haynesville (19 mi) 71752 Mc Neil (19.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,669
Population density	9 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	027

Geography
Land area	184.51 sq mi
Water area	0.11 sq mi
Latitude	33.1047
Longitude	-93.1910
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	43.3%	62.1%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	26.6%	23.8%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	11.9%	10.8%	15.7%
Over $200k	18.2%	3.3%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,669

Population

People per sq mi

30.6

Median age

$64,028

Median household income

$31,389

Per capita income

$152,600

Median home value

$664

Median monthly rent

84.0%

Home ownership

13.4%

Poverty rate

1.2%

Unemployment

731

Housing units

18.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

111

Under 5

106

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

160

25–34

152

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	551	33.0%
18 and over	1,118	67.0%
65 and over	190	11.4%
Median age	30.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 68.6%

Black or African American 25.6%

Two or more races 3.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2%

Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	1,151	68.6%
Black or African American	429	25.6%
Two or more races	55	3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	34	2%
Hispanic or Latino	9	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.3%	62.1%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	26.6%	23.8%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	11.9%	10.8%	15.7%
Over $200k	18.2%	3.3%	4.0%

Under $10k 1.7%

$10k–$15k 8.4%

$15k–$25k 13.8%

$25k–$35k 3.2%

$35k–$50k 11.5%

$50k–$75k 19.3%

$75k–$100k 13.0%

$100k–$150k 9.9%

$150k–$200k 3.3%

$200k+ 16.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.7%
$10k–$15k	8.4%
$15k–$25k	13.8%
$25k–$35k	3.2%
$35k–$50k	11.5%
$50k–$75k	19.3%
$75k–$100k	13.0%
$100k–$150k	9.9%
$150k–$200k	3.3%
$200k+	16.0%
Median income	$64,028

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 31.0%

$50k–$100k 11.1%

$100k–$150k 6.2%

$150k–$200k 18.1%

$200k–$300k 6.2%

$300k–$500k 20.8%

$500k–$1M 6.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$152,600
Median rent / month	$664
Owner occupied	84.0%
Renter occupied	16.0%
Vacant	34.1%
Single-family detached	65.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	34.1%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.90

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.6%
2010–2019	9.9%
2000–2009	14.9%
1990–1999	32.9%
1980–1989	12.7%
1970–1979	10.9%
1960–1969	4.9%
1950–1959	1.8%
1940–1949	2.2%
1939 or earlier	8.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.4%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	26.6%
3 bedrooms	55.9%
4 bedrooms	14.8%
5+ bedrooms	2.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.2%
1 vehicle	28.1%
2 vehicles	42.0%
3 or more	27.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	31.0%
Electricity	59.5%
Propane / LP gas	6.7%
Wood	1.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	336	62.5%
Cohabiting couple	10	1.9%
Male householder, no spouse	46	8.6%
Female householder, no spouse	146	27.1%
Households with children under 18	266	49.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	148	27.5%
Average household size	3.10

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.7%	20.1%
Married	60.2%	56.4%
Separated	0.8%	0.2%
Widowed	2.5%	16.3%
Divorced	2.7%	7.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.6%

Some HS, no diploma 4.0%

HS graduate 60.2%

Some college, no degree 9.8%

Associate's degree 4.6%

Bachelor's degree 8.3%

Graduate / professional 10.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.4%
Bachelor's or higher	18.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	25	6.8%
Kindergarten	34	9.2%
Elementary school	197	53.4%
High school	82	22.2%
College / grad school	31	8.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 24.1%

Retail trade 20.2%

Education & healthcare 14.6%

Professional & management 12.1%

Transportation & utilities 11.0%

Finance & real estate 4.2%

Public administration 4.2%

Agriculture & mining 3.3%

Construction 3.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.7%

Wholesale trade 0.8%

Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	37.1%
Service	8.6%
Sales & office	11.3%
Natural resources & construction	3.4%
Production & transportation	39.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.3%
Government	15.7%
Self-employed	13.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	98.4%
Carpool	0.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.0

Poverty

All people 13.4%

Under 18 years 19.1%

18 and over 10.6%

Married-couple families 4.8%

Female-led households 50.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.1%
Retirement income	16.2%
Supplemental Security	10.4%
Cash public assistance	0.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.0%
High blood pressure	42.2%
High cholesterol	39.2%
Diabetes	13.8%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	27.8%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	9.4%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.4%
Binge drinking	13.6%
No physical activity	32.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.2%
Depression	23.6%
Fair or poor health	22.3%
Poor mental health	16.4%
Poor physical health	14.0%
No health insurance	16.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.1%
Visited dentist	55.3%
Cholesterol screening	88.2%
Teeth loss	21.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	79	7.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.0%
Under 18	4.5%
18–64 years	26.3%
65 and over	33.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.6%
Public insurance	34.0%
No insurance	4.3%
Uninsured under 19	3.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,452	87.0%
Spanish	27	1.9%
Other Indo-European	27	1.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,642	98.4%
Born in same state	1,640	98.3%
Born in different state	1,147	68.7%
Foreign born	2	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	27	1.6%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	126	7.5%
French	52	3.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	35	2.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	32.2%
Internet access	79.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71740

What city is ZIP code 71740 in?

ZIP code 71740 is primarily assigned to Emerson, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 71740 in?

ZIP code 71740 falls within Columbia County, Arkansas.

Is ZIP code 71740 family-oriented?

33% of residents in ZIP code 71740 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 71740 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 71740 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 71740?

The median home value in ZIP code 71740 is $152,600.

Does ZIP code 71740 have a large retiree population?

35% of households in ZIP code 71740 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 71740 in?

ZIP code 71740 observes the CST timezone.