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Miller County
Fouke, AR
71837
71837 ZIP Code — Fouke, AR
Miller County, Arkansas
ZIP code 71837 is located in
Fouke ,
Arkansas ,
within Miller County .
It covers approximately 161.46 square miles and serves a population of
4,570 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 870 .
About ZIP code 71837
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $74,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $63,936. 41% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 71837 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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City
Status
Fouke
Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
4,570
Population density
28 / sq mi
State FIPS
05
County FIPS
091
Geography
Land area
161.46 sq mi
Water area
3.39 sq mi
Latitude
33.2445
Longitude
-93.9049
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
870
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
53.9%
54.9%
50.4%
$50k – $100k
31.6%
27.4%
29.9%
$100k – $200k
13.3%
15.4%
15.7%
Over $200k
1.2%
2.4%
4.0%
Demographics & statistics
$63,936
Median household income
17.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 1,250 27.4% 18 and over 3,320 72.6% 65 and over 586 12.8% Median age 38.1 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
2.3%
Black or African American
0.4%
Group Count % White 4,182 87% Hispanic or Latino 237 4.9% Other race 202 4.2% American Indian / Alaska Native 112 2.3% Two or more races 54 1.1% Black or African American 20 0.4%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
53.9%
54.9%
50.4%
$50k – $100k
31.6%
27.4%
29.9%
$100k – $200k
13.3%
15.4%
15.7%
Over $200k
1.2%
2.4%
4.0%
Range % of households Under $10k 10.6% $10k–$15k 0.8% $15k–$25k 6.6% $25k–$35k 13.1% $35k–$50k 7.7% $50k–$75k 18.0% $75k–$100k 19.6% $100k–$150k 14.5% $150k–$200k 6.1% $200k+ 3.0% Median income $63,936
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $74,000 Median rent / month $973 Owner occupied 84.7% Renter occupied 15.3% Vacant 21.1% Single-family detached 54.9% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 42.2% Median rooms 5.6 Avg household size (owned) 2.87
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 3.5% 2010–2019 15.8% 2000–2009 16.8% 1990–1999 12.2% 1980–1989 24.4% 1970–1979 14.5% 1960–1969 7.2% 1950–1959 2.0% 1940–1949 2.9% 1939 or earlier 0.5%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 5.1% 1 bedroom 3.5% 2 bedrooms 18.3% 3 bedrooms 55.5% 4 bedrooms 10.3% 5+ bedrooms 7.3%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 2.0% 1 vehicle 26.5% 2 vehicles 41.5% 3 or more 30.0%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 16.5% Electricity 77.6% Propane / LP gas 2.4% Wood 3.4% No fuel used 0.1%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 794 53.8% Cohabiting couple 196 13.3% Male householder, no spouse 240 16.3% Female householder, no spouse 246 16.7% Households with children under 18 552 37.4% Households with seniors (65+) 409 27.7% Average household size 3.10
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 24.4% 21.7% Married 45.4% 54.0% Separated 3.4% 0.7% Widowed 1.4% 15.0% Divorced 25.5% 8.6%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
12.8%
Some college, no degree
21.5%
Graduate / professional
4.6%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 83.7% Bachelor's or higher 17.2%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 60 4.8% Kindergarten 197 15.9% Elementary school 559 45.1% High school 315 25.4% College / grad school 108 8.7%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.4%
Transportation & utilities
11.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.5%
Public administration
6.2%
Professional & management
3.9%
Finance & real estate
1.7%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 25.3% Service 15.3% Sales & office 19.4% Natural resources & construction 12.7% Production & transportation 27.3%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 78.0% Government 16.8% Self-employed 4.2% Unpaid family workers 0.9%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 87.2% Carpool 10.8% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.6% Work from home 1.4% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 30.2
Poverty
Married-couple families
3.9%
Female-led households
34.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 40.7% Retirement income 24.5% Supplemental Security 4.4% Cash public assistance 1.6% Food stamps / SNAP 15.2%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 36.1% High blood pressure 35.5% High cholesterol 37.0% Diabetes 10.8% Heart disease 7.1% Stroke 3.2% Asthma 10.2% Arthritis 25.7% Kidney disease 2.9% Pulmonary disease 8.8% Cancer 6.3%
Behavior / access % Smoking 23.5% Binge drinking 16.2% No physical activity 28.0% Less than 7 hrs sleep 34.8% Depression 26.3% Fair or poor health 19.1% Poor mental health 17.7% Poor physical health 13.2% No health insurance 14.4% Visited doctor (checkup) 73.6% Visited dentist 53.6% Cholesterol screening 86.4% Teeth loss 18.7%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 264 8.0%
Disability % Any disability 16.7% Under 18 7.6% 18–64 years 16.2% 65 and over 38.2%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 52.2% Public insurance 45.5% No insurance 10.0% Uninsured under 19 13.2%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 4,296 94.0% 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) 4,523 99.0% Born in same state 4,470 97.8% Born in different state 1,231 26.9% Foreign born 53 1.2% Naturalized citizen 47 1.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 900 19.7% Italian 817 17.9%
Ancestry Count % French 555 12.1% English 94 2.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 32.3% Internet access 92.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71837
What city is ZIP code 71837 in?
ZIP code 71837 is primarily assigned to Fouke, Arkansas.
What county is ZIP code 71837 in?
ZIP code 71837 falls within Miller County, Arkansas.
Is ZIP code 71837 mostly owner-occupied?
85% of occupied units in ZIP code 71837 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71837?
17% of residents in ZIP code 71837 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 71837 have a large retiree population?
41% of households in ZIP code 71837 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 71837?
The median home value in ZIP code 71837 is $74,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 71837 in?
ZIP code 71837 observes the CST timezone.
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