71839 ZIP Code — Garland City, AR

Miller County, Arkansas

ZIP code 71839 is located in Garland City, Arkansas, within Miller County. It covers approximately 43.12 square miles and serves a population of 260 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 71839

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 $33,200. Renters make up the majority at 57%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $31,029. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 5% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

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

Overall, ZIP code 71839 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

260

population

43.12

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

71839 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 71839

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71839. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Garland City	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

71845 Lewisville (7.3 mi) 71837 Fouke (9.9 mi) 71854 Texarkana (12.9 mi) 71860 Stamps (13.2 mi) 71826 Bradley (13.7 mi) 71834 Doddridge (15 mi) 75507 Texarkana (18.7 mi) 71827 Buckner (19.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	260
Population density	6 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	091

Geography
Land area	43.12 sq mi
Water area	1.73 sq mi
Latitude	33.3109
Longitude	-93.7537
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	81.8%	54.9%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	18.2%	27.4%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	15.4%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.4%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

260

Population

People per sq mi

49.7

Median age

$31,029

Median household income

$22,054

Per capita income

$33,200

Median home value

$475

Median monthly rent

42.6%

Home ownership

13.8%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

140

Housing units

5.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	30	11.5%
18 and over	230	88.5%
65 and over	58	22.3%
Median age	49.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 55.4%

Black or African American 44.6%

Group	Count	%
White	144	55.4%
Black or African American	116	44.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	81.8%	54.9%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	18.2%	27.4%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	15.4%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.4%	4.0%

Under $10k 13.0%

$10k–$15k 1.9%

$15k–$25k 14.8%

$25k–$35k 35.8%

$35k–$50k 22.2%

$50k–$75k 6.8%

$75k–$100k 3.1%

$100k–$150k 2.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	13.0%
$10k–$15k	1.9%
$15k–$25k	14.8%
$25k–$35k	35.8%
$35k–$50k	22.2%
$50k–$75k	6.8%
$75k–$100k	3.1%
$100k–$150k	2.5%
Median income	$31,029

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 66.7%

$50k–$100k 23.2%

$100k–$150k 8.7%

$200k–$300k 1.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$33,200
Median rent / month	$475
Owner occupied	42.6%
Renter occupied	57.4%
Vacant	30.5%
Single-family detached	85.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	15.0%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	1.81

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.4%
2010–2019	3.0%
2000–2009	5.2%
1990–1999	6.4%
1980–1989	12.9%
1970–1979	39.9%
1960–1969	2.6%
1950–1959	1.7%
1940–1949	19.3%
1939 or earlier	8.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	7.3%
2 bedrooms	31.3%
3 bedrooms	57.5%
4 bedrooms	3.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.1%
1 vehicle	64.2%
2 vehicles	30.9%
3 or more	1.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	53.7%
Electricity	43.8%
Propane / LP gas	2.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	52	32.1%
Cohabiting couple	5	3.1%
Male householder, no spouse	69	42.6%
Female householder, no spouse	36	22.2%
Households with children under 18	24	14.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	43	26.5%
Average household size	1.60

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	52.9%	32.2%
Married	37.9%	45.6%
Separated	1.4%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	13.3%
Divorced	7.9%	8.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 26.4%

Some HS, no diploma 9.9%

HS graduate 50.0%

Some college, no degree 8.5%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 5.2%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	63.7%
Bachelor's or higher	5.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	9	32.1%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	13	46.4%
High school	2	7.1%
College / grad school	4	14.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 64.0%

Transportation & utilities 12.6%

Retail trade 5.4%

Professional & management 5.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.5%

Public administration 3.6%

Construction 2.7%

Finance & real estate 0.9%

Education & healthcare 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	9.0%
Service	9.0%
Sales & office	6.3%
Natural resources & construction	2.7%
Production & transportation	73.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.4%
Government	9.0%
Self-employed	12.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	91.0%
Carpool	3.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	5.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.4

Poverty

All people 13.8%

Under 18 years 3.3%

18 and over 15.2%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 60.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.3%
Retirement income	14.8%
Supplemental Security	9.3%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.9%
High blood pressure	47.9%
High cholesterol	41.4%
Diabetes	16.4%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	4.5%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	29.3%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	7.4%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.7%
Binge drinking	11.4%
No physical activity	29.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.9%
Depression	18.8%
Fair or poor health	20.8%
Poor mental health	13.9%
Poor physical health	12.5%
No health insurance	13.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.9%
Visited dentist	55.8%
Cholesterol screening	92.8%
Teeth loss	17.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	17	7.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	10.5%
65 and over	67.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	58.5%
Public insurance	43.1%
No insurance	11.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	252	96.9%
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)	260	100.0%
Born in same state	260	100.0%
Born in different state	153	58.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	34	13.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	16	6.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	62.3%
Internet access	79.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71839

What city is ZIP code 71839 in?

ZIP code 71839 is primarily assigned to Garland City, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 71839 in?

ZIP code 71839 falls within Miller County, Arkansas.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 71839?

5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 71839 mostly rentals?

57% of occupied units in ZIP code 71839 are renter-occupied.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 71839?

The median home value in ZIP code 71839 is $33,200.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 71839?

The median household income in ZIP code 71839 is $31,029, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 71839 in?

ZIP code 71839 observes the CST timezone.