71838 ZIP Code — Fulton, AR

Hempstead County, Arkansas

ZIP code 71838 is located in Fulton, Arkansas, within Hempstead County. It covers approximately 120.06 square miles and serves a population of 1,121 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 71838

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $119,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $36,471. 58% 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. An above-average commute of 38 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 71838 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,121

population

120.06

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

71838 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 71838

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71838. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Fulton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

71853 Ogden (7.8 mi) 71862 Washington (9.5 mi) 71859 Saratoga (10 mi) 71831 Columbus (11.5 mi) 71854 Texarkana (12.5 mi) 71801 Hope (13.2 mi) 71855 Ozan (16.4 mi) 71851 Mineral Springs (17.2 mi) 71822 Ashdown (17.8 mi) 75503 Texarkana (19.3 mi) 75507 Texarkana (19.4 mi) 75599 Texarkana (19.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,121
Population density	9 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	057

Geography
Land area	120.06 sq mi
Water area	3.56 sq mi
Latitude	33.6372
Longitude	-93.8273
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	61.9%	51.6%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	27.1%	33.2%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	8.6%	12.2%	15.7%
Over $200k	2.4%	3.1%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,121

Population

People per sq mi

58.3

Median age

$36,471

Median household income

$29,188

Per capita income

$119,800

Median home value

$744

Median monthly rent

89.3%

Home ownership

12.0%

Poverty rate

0.9%

Unemployment

644

Housing units

15.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

108

55–59

60–64

65–74

108

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	47	4.2%
18 and over	1,074	95.8%
65 and over	368	32.8%
Median age	58.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 52.3%

Black or African American 46.4%

Two or more races 1.3%

Group	Count	%
White	586	52.3%
Black or African American	520	46.4%
Two or more races	15	1.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.9%	51.6%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	27.1%	33.2%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	8.6%	12.2%	15.7%
Over $200k	2.4%	3.1%	4.0%

Under $10k 6.7%

$10k–$15k 7.3%

$15k–$25k 21.6%

$25k–$35k 12.3%

$35k–$50k 13.7%

$50k–$75k 9.7%

$75k–$100k 14.3%

$100k–$150k 10.9%

$150k–$200k 0.2%

$200k+ 3.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.7%
$10k–$15k	7.3%
$15k–$25k	21.6%
$25k–$35k	12.3%
$35k–$50k	13.7%
$50k–$75k	9.7%
$75k–$100k	14.3%
$100k–$150k	10.9%
$150k–$200k	0.2%
$200k+	3.2%
Median income	$36,471

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 28.2%

$50k–$100k 10.7%

$100k–$150k 23.1%

$150k–$200k 7.6%

$200k–$300k 19.3%

$300k–$500k 9.3%

$500k–$1M 1.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$119,800
Median rent / month	$744
Owner occupied	89.3%
Renter occupied	10.7%
Vacant	27.8%
Single-family detached	70.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	29.1%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.32

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.6%
2000–2009	9.3%
1990–1999	18.2%
1980–1989	18.3%
1970–1979	20.5%
1960–1969	4.4%
1950–1959	12.8%
1940–1949	2.0%
1939 or earlier	6.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.6%
1 bedroom	4.2%
2 bedrooms	35.7%
3 bedrooms	49.9%
4 bedrooms	6.7%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.4%
1 vehicle	22.4%
2 vehicles	44.8%
3 or more	28.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	37.9%
Electricity	55.6%
Propane / LP gas	6.3%
Wood	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	254	50.4%
Cohabiting couple	44	8.7%
Male householder, no spouse	35	6.9%
Female householder, no spouse	171	33.9%
Households with children under 18	12	2.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	256	50.8%
Average household size	2.22

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	14.8%	28.2%
Married	56.3%	36.2%
Separated	3.1%	3.7%
Widowed	4.0%	14.9%
Divorced	21.9%	17.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.4%

Some HS, no diploma 10.5%

HS graduate 51.6%

Some college, no degree 19.1%

Associate's degree 2.4%

Bachelor's degree 13.8%

Graduate / professional 1.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.2%
Bachelor's or higher	15.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	18	26.5%
High school	19	27.9%
College / grad school	31	45.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.2%

Manufacturing 14.2%

Public administration 14.0%

Transportation & utilities 9.6%

Retail trade 8.9%

Other services 8.5%

Finance & real estate 6.4%

Construction 4.8%

Agriculture & mining 3.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.4%

Professional & management 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.1%
Service	22.0%
Sales & office	15.4%
Natural resources & construction	6.0%
Production & transportation	21.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	61.0%
Government	36.2%
Self-employed	2.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.9%
Carpool	3.0%
Public transit	7.1%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	37.5

Poverty

All people 12.0%

Under 18 years 6.4%

18 and over 12.2%

Married-couple families 11.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	57.5%
Retirement income	30.8%
Supplemental Security	8.5%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.7%
High blood pressure	45.6%
High cholesterol	38.7%
Diabetes	15.5%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	4.5%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	29.9%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	8.4%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.1%
Binge drinking	13.0%
No physical activity	33.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.3%
Depression	21.6%
Fair or poor health	22.4%
Poor mental health	15.3%
Poor physical health	13.6%
No health insurance	15.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.7%
Visited dentist	54.4%
Cholesterol screening	90.7%
Teeth loss	19.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	66	6.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.3%
Under 18	6.4%
18–64 years	14.6%
65 and over	20.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	53.7%
Public insurance	67.9%
No insurance	3.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,121	100.0%
Spanish	33	2.9%
Other Indo-European	33	2.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,121	100.0%
Born in same state	1,121	100.0%
Born in different state	659	58.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	134	12%
French	89	7.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	74	6.6%
English	44	3.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.0%
Internet access	92.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71838

What city is ZIP code 71838 in?

ZIP code 71838 is primarily assigned to Fulton, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 71838 in?

ZIP code 71838 falls within Hempstead County, Arkansas.

Does ZIP code 71838 have an older population?

33% of residents in ZIP code 71838 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 71838 have a large retiree population?

58% of households in ZIP code 71838 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 71838 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 71838 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 71838?

The median home value in ZIP code 71838 is $119,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 71838 in?

ZIP code 71838 observes the CST timezone.