71642 ZIP Code — Fountain Hill, AR

Ashley County, Arkansas

ZIP code 71642 is located in Fountain Hill, Arkansas, within Ashley County. It covers approximately 69.22 square miles and serves a population of 1,099 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 71642

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $58,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 95%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $67,731. Poverty affects 48% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 39% 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 21 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 8% 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 71642 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,099
population
69.22
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
71642 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 71642

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71642. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Fountain Hill Acceptable
Fountain Hill Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
71646 Hamburg (12.5 mi) 71647 Hermitage (13.7 mi) 71655 Monticello (16 mi) 71675 Wilmar (16.1 mi) 71635 Crossett (18.3 mi) 71658 Montrose (18.8 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,099
Population density 16 / sq mi
State FIPS 05
County FIPS 003
Geography
Land area 69.22 sq mi
Water area 0.25 sq mi
Latitude 33.3927
Longitude -91.8821
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 63.3% 55.3% 50.4%
$50k – $100k 33.3% 31.9% 29.9%
$100k – $200k 0.7% 10.4% 15.7%
Over $200k 2.6% 2.4% 4.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,099
Population
16
People per sq mi
46.5
Median age
$67,731
Median household income
$39,130
Per capita income
$58,700
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
95.2%
Home ownership
47.7%
Poverty rate
13.8%
Unemployment
388
Housing units
7.5%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
56
Under 5
48
87
5–9
75
40
10–14
35
48
15–19
42
9
20–24
7
36
25–34
30
11
35–44
10
118
45–54
101
27
55–59
23
37
60–64
31
101
65–74
86
22
75–84
19
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1837133.8%
18 and over72866.2%
65 and over22820.7%
Median age46.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 80.6%
Black or African American 12.6%
Two or more races 6.2%
Asian 0.5%
GroupCount%
White88680.6%
Black or African American13912.6%
Two or more races686.2%
Asian60.5%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 63.3% 55.3% 50.4%
$50k – $100k 33.3% 31.9% 29.9%
$100k – $200k 0.7% 10.4% 15.7%
Over $200k 2.6% 2.4% 4.0%
$10k–$15k 11.2%
$15k–$25k 27.5%
$25k–$35k 3.2%
$35k–$50k 1.9%
$50k–$75k 14.1%
$75k–$100k 31.6%
$100k–$150k 7.7%
$200k+ 2.9%
Range% of households
$10k–$15k11.2%
$15k–$25k27.5%
$25k–$35k3.2%
$35k–$50k1.9%
$50k–$75k14.1%
$75k–$100k31.6%
$100k–$150k7.7%
$200k+2.9%
Median income$67,731

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 36.6%
$50k–$100k 29.9%
$100k–$150k 4.4%
$150k–$200k 18.8%
$200k–$300k 1.0%
$500k–$1M 9.4%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$58,700
Median rent / month$0
Owner occupied95.2%
Renter occupied4.8%
Vacant22.3%
Single-family detached65.8%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes34.2%
Median rooms5.9
Avg household size (owned)3.62

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20193.7%
2000–200920.8%
1990–199921.8%
1980–198913.9%
1970–19796.2%
1960–196922.8%
1950–19593.7%
1940–19493.0%
1939 or earlier4.0%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)10.2%
1 bedroom1.7%
2 bedrooms23.3%
3 bedrooms53.1%
4 bedrooms11.7%
5+ bedrooms0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle9.3%
1 vehicle26.5%
2 vehicles34.5%
3 or more29.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas1.0%
Electricity42.5%
Propane / LP gas40.6%
Wood4.8%
No fuel used8.9%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family13342.5%
Cohabiting couple123.8%
Male householder, no spouse9931.6%
Female householder, no spouse6922.0%
Households with children under 1811536.7%
Households with seniors (65+)11737.4%
Average household size3.51

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married31.2%26.5%
Married39.6%32.3%
Separated2.5%9.6%
Widowed6.5%11.0%
Divorced20.2%20.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%
Some HS, no diploma 7.5%
HS graduate 32.4%
Some college, no degree 45.9%
Associate's degree 6.7%
Bachelor's degree 6.3%
Graduate / professional 1.2%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher92.5%
Bachelor's or higher7.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool00.0%
Kindergarten83.0%
Elementary school22986.7%
High school2710.2%
College / grad school00.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 37.8%
Construction 16.3%
Manufacturing 13.6%
Other services 10.5%
Transportation & utilities 6.8%
Agriculture & mining 5.4%
Retail trade 4.8%
Arts, food & hospitality 1.7%
Public administration 1.7%
Professional & management 1.4%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts44.2%
Service13.9%
Sales & office13.6%
Natural resources & construction1.4%
Production & transportation26.9%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector54.8%
Government41.8%
Self-employed3.1%
Unpaid family workers0.3%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone77.2%
Carpool1.7%
Public transit0.0%
Walk9.5%
Work from home1.7%
Other means9.9%
Avg commute (minutes)21.1

Poverty

All people 47.7%
Under 18 years 86.3%
18 and over 28.0%
Married-couple families 0.8%
Female-led households 80.4%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security39.0%
Retirement income8.6%
Supplemental Security18.2%
Cash public assistance0.3%
Food stamps / SNAP20.8%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity38.6%
High blood pressure44.5%
High cholesterol40.2%
Diabetes14.1%
Heart disease8.3%
Stroke4.1%
Asthma10.0%
Arthritis29.4%
Kidney disease3.5%
Pulmonary disease8.9%
Cancer7.5%
Behavior / access%
Smoking21.6%
Binge drinking13.4%
No physical activity33.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep35.0%
Depression22.6%
Fair or poor health20.6%
Poor mental health15.6%
Poor physical health13.5%
No health insurance14.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)78.1%
Visited dentist57.4%
Cholesterol screening90.7%
Teeth loss18.9%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans91.2%
Disability%
Any disability20.7%
Under 183.5%
18–64 years26.2%
65 and over36.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance29.7%
Public insurance68.6%
No insurance10.1%
Uninsured under 195.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only99590.5%
Spanish60.6%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages60.6%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,09399.5%
Born in same state1,05796.2%
Born in different state70764.3%
Foreign born363.3%
Naturalized citizen60.5%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian50846.2%
Arab19918.1%
AncestryCount%
French20.2%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access28.5%
Internet access93.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71642

What city is ZIP code 71642 in?

ZIP code 71642 is primarily assigned to Fountain Hill, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 71642 in?

ZIP code 71642 falls within Ashley County, Arkansas.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71642?

48% of residents in ZIP code 71642 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 71642 family-oriented?

34% of residents in ZIP code 71642 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 71642 mostly owner-occupied?

95% of occupied units in ZIP code 71642 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 71642?

8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 71642 in?

ZIP code 71642 observes the CST timezone.

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