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Nevada County
Emmet, AR
71835
71835 ZIP Code — Emmet, AR
Nevada County, Arkansas
ZIP code 71835 is located in
Emmet ,
Arkansas ,
within Nevada County .
It covers approximately 88.14 square miles and serves a population of
1,147 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 870 .
About ZIP code 71835
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $102,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $55,474. 50% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 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 smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 30%.
Overall, ZIP code 71835 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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City
Status
Emmet
Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
1,147
Population density
13 / sq mi
State FIPS
05
County FIPS
099
Geography
Land area
88.14 sq mi
Water area
0.37 sq mi
Latitude
33.6571
Longitude
-93.4233
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
870
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
46.3%
56.8%
50.4%
$50k – $100k
39.8%
34.5%
29.9%
$100k – $200k
11.6%
8.4%
15.7%
Over $200k
2.3%
0.4%
4.0%
Demographics & statistics
$55,474
Median household income
$102,200
Median home value
10.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 232 20.2% 18 and over 915 79.8% 65 and over 263 22.9% Median age 43.8 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
10.8%
Group Count % White 984 85.8% Black or African American 124 10.8% Two or more races 39 3.4%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
46.3%
56.8%
50.4%
$50k – $100k
39.8%
34.5%
29.9%
$100k – $200k
11.6%
8.4%
15.7%
Over $200k
2.3%
0.4%
4.0%
Range % of households Under $10k 1.4% $10k–$15k 7.7% $15k–$25k 12.5% $25k–$35k 1.8% $35k–$50k 17.5% $50k–$75k 21.2% $75k–$100k 20.0% $100k–$150k 8.9% $150k–$200k 7.7% $200k+ 1.1% Median income $55,474
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $102,200 Median rent / month $525 Owner occupied 90.0% Renter occupied 10.0% Vacant 30.0% Single-family detached 65.7% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 29.7% Median rooms 5.2 Avg household size (owned) 2.57
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 14.7% 2000–2009 18.2% 1990–1999 11.0% 1980–1989 15.2% 1970–1979 9.4% 1960–1969 4.6% 1950–1959 18.3% 1940–1949 2.6% 1939 or earlier 6.1%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 7.2% 2 bedrooms 29.7% 3 bedrooms 52.6% 4 bedrooms 7.3% 5+ bedrooms 3.2%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 1.8% 1 vehicle 28.7% 2 vehicles 26.2% 3 or more 43.3%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 25.3% Electricity 63.8% Propane / LP gas 9.3% Wood 1.6%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 230 52.4% Cohabiting couple 36 8.2% Male householder, no spouse 74 16.9% Female householder, no spouse 99 22.6% Households with children under 18 118 26.9% Households with seniors (65+) 188 42.8% Average household size 2.61
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 14.2% 25.1% Married 53.1% 47.0% Separated 0.4% 0.0% Widowed 17.9% 12.1% Divorced 14.4% 15.8%
Education
Some college, no degree
13.7%
Graduate / professional
3.0%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 92.8% Bachelor's or higher 10.3%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 30 11.4% Kindergarten 13 4.9% Elementary school 139 52.7% High school 16 6.1% College / grad school 66 25.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
14.3%
Transportation & utilities
10.5%
Professional & management
5.1%
Public administration
4.6%
Agriculture & mining
2.4%
Finance & real estate
0.8%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 9.9% Service 23.8% Sales & office 25.3% Natural resources & construction 19.0% Production & transportation 22.0%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 77.6% Government 11.3% Self-employed 11.1% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 88.7% Carpool 10.5% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 0.0% Other means 0.8% Avg commute (minutes) 26.5
Poverty
Married-couple families
5.7%
Female-led households
36.2%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 49.9% Retirement income 24.8% Supplemental Security 1.8% Cash public assistance 1.8% Food stamps / SNAP 6.4%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 41.1% High blood pressure 42.3% High cholesterol 39.4% Diabetes 14.1% Heart disease 8.9% Stroke 4.3% Asthma 10.7% Arthritis 30.5% Kidney disease 3.7% Pulmonary disease 11.2% Cancer 6.8%
Behavior / access % Smoking 25.7% Binge drinking 14.2% No physical activity 34.2% Less than 7 hrs sleep 35.8% Depression 26.1% Fair or poor health 24.0% Poor mental health 17.9% Poor physical health 15.7% No health insurance 16.1% Visited doctor (checkup) 76.4% Visited dentist 50.4% Cholesterol screening 86.6% Teeth loss 22.6%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 121 13.2%
Disability % Any disability 29.7% Under 18 19.0% 18–64 years 19.0% 65 and over 65.8%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 56.7% Public insurance 52.7% No insurance 4.1% Uninsured under 19 1.3%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,105 96.3% 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) 1,147 100.0% Born in same state 1,147 100.0% Born in different state 705 61.5% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 232 20.2% French 226 19.7%
Ancestry Count % Arab 31 2.7% English 16 1.4%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 38.3% Internet access 95.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71835
What city is ZIP code 71835 in?
ZIP code 71835 is primarily assigned to Emmet, Arkansas.
What county is ZIP code 71835 in?
ZIP code 71835 falls within Nevada County, Arkansas.
Is ZIP code 71835 mostly owner-occupied?
90% of occupied units in ZIP code 71835 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 71835 have a large retiree population?
50% of households in ZIP code 71835 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 71835?
10% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71835?
16% of residents in ZIP code 71835 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What timezone is ZIP code 71835 in?
ZIP code 71835 observes the CST timezone.
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