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Little River County
Foreman, AR
71836
71836 ZIP Code — Foreman, AR
Little River County, Arkansas
ZIP code 71836 is located in
Foreman ,
Arkansas ,
within Little River County .
It covers approximately 176.84 square miles and serves a population of
3,306 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 870 .
About ZIP code 71836
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $79,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $53,292. 43% 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 27 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 14% 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 71836 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
3,306
Population density
19 / sq mi
State FIPS
05
County FIPS
081
Geography
Land area
176.84 sq mi
Water area
3.37 sq mi
Latitude
33.7070
Longitude
-94.4025
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
870
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
52.5%
51.0%
50.4%
$50k – $100k
26.8%
31.4%
29.9%
$100k – $200k
19.5%
15.9%
15.7%
Over $200k
1.2%
1.6%
4.0%
Demographics & statistics
$53,292
Median household income
14.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 772 23.4% 18 and over 2,534 76.6% 65 and over 591 17.9% Median age 39.7 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
22.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.1%
Group Count % White 2,176 62.5% Black or African American 777 22.3% Two or more races 205 5.9% Hispanic or Latino 174 5% Other race 108 3.1% American Indian / Alaska Native 40 1.1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
52.5%
51.0%
50.4%
$50k – $100k
26.8%
31.4%
29.9%
$100k – $200k
19.5%
15.9%
15.7%
Over $200k
1.2%
1.6%
4.0%
Range % of households Under $10k 5.8% $10k–$15k 3.0% $15k–$25k 6.9% $25k–$35k 11.7% $35k–$50k 16.9% $50k–$75k 21.8% $75k–$100k 7.8% $100k–$150k 19.6% $150k–$200k 5.4% $200k+ 1.3% Median income $53,292
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $79,400 Median rent / month $584 Owner occupied 85.3% Renter occupied 14.7% Vacant 23.0% Single-family detached 61.4% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 31.2% Median rooms 5.8 Avg household size (owned) 2.78
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 12.4% 2000–2009 13.0% 1990–1999 8.5% 1980–1989 14.9% 1970–1979 29.7% 1960–1969 13.8% 1950–1959 4.0% 1940–1949 0.5% 1939 or earlier 3.2%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 1.5% 1 bedroom 8.2% 2 bedrooms 23.1% 3 bedrooms 45.2% 4 bedrooms 16.8% 5+ bedrooms 5.2%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 5.0% 1 vehicle 17.4% 2 vehicles 28.7% 3 or more 48.9%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 26.4% Electricity 68.0% Propane / LP gas 1.5% Wood 3.6% No fuel used 0.4%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 587 49.7% Cohabiting couple 88 7.5% Male householder, no spouse 156 13.2% Female householder, no spouse 350 29.6% Households with children under 18 428 36.2% Households with seniors (65+) 478 40.5% Average household size 2.80
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 27.1% 24.5% Married 52.2% 41.7% Separated 0.2% 1.0% Widowed 3.2% 14.5% Divorced 17.3% 18.2%
Education
Some college, no degree
26.0%
Graduate / professional
4.4%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 87.3% Bachelor's or higher 14.4%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 18 2.8% Kindergarten 108 17.1% Elementary school 349 55.2% High school 85 13.4% College / grad school 72 11.4%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
29.8%
Transportation & utilities
6.7%
Professional & management
6.2%
Agriculture & mining
5.9%
Public administration
4.2%
Finance & real estate
3.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
1.1%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 29.2% Service 18.8% Sales & office 13.0% Natural resources & construction 16.5% Production & transportation 22.4%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 71.7% Government 24.4% Self-employed 3.9% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 89.7% Carpool 6.1% Public transit 0.0% Walk 3.5% Work from home 0.2% Other means 0.5% Avg commute (minutes) 26.9
Poverty
Married-couple families
3.2%
Female-led households
12.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 42.5% Retirement income 18.4% Supplemental Security 12.1% Cash public assistance 1.5% Food stamps / SNAP 9.4%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 36.9% High blood pressure 41.7% High cholesterol 39.0% Diabetes 13.1% Heart disease 8.3% Stroke 4.0% Asthma 10.3% Arthritis 29.3% Kidney disease 3.5% Pulmonary disease 9.4% Cancer 7.2%
Behavior / access % Smoking 21.8% Binge drinking 14.4% No physical activity 30.4% Less than 7 hrs sleep 35.4% Depression 24.0% Fair or poor health 21.3% Poor mental health 16.4% Poor physical health 13.9% No health insurance 14.4% Visited doctor (checkup) 78.0% Visited dentist 53.6% Cholesterol screening 89.0% Teeth loss 18.4%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 175 6.9%
Disability % Any disability 21.4% Under 18 5.6% 18–64 years 18.6% 65 and over 50.9%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 64.9% Public insurance 45.0% No insurance 3.6% Uninsured under 19 3.6%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 3,084 93.3% Spanish 21 0.7% Other Indo-European 21 0.7% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 3,285 99.4% Born in same state 3,236 97.9% Born in different state 1,320 39.9% Foreign born 49 1.5% Naturalized citizen 21 0.6% Not a US citizen 16 76.2%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 262 7.9% Arab 221 6.7%
Ancestry Count % French 202 6.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 35.7% Internet access 87.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71836
What city is ZIP code 71836 in?
ZIP code 71836 is primarily assigned to Foreman, Arkansas.
What county is ZIP code 71836 in?
ZIP code 71836 falls within Little River County, Arkansas.
Is ZIP code 71836 mostly owner-occupied?
85% of occupied units in ZIP code 71836 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 71836?
14% 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 71836 have a large retiree population?
43% of households in ZIP code 71836 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 71836?
The median home value in ZIP code 71836 is $79,400.
What timezone is ZIP code 71836 in?
ZIP code 71836 observes the CST timezone.
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