71841 ZIP Code — Gillham, AR

Sevier County, Arkansas

ZIP code 71841 is located in Gillham, Arkansas, within Sevier County. It covers approximately 65.07 square miles and serves a population of 698 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 71841

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 $64,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

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 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

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

Overall, ZIP code 71841 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

698

population

65.07

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

71841 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 71841

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71841. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Gillham	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

71944 Grannis (5 mi) 71832 De Queen (8.7 mi) 71973 Wickes (9.9 mi) 74734 Eagletown (15.1 mi) 71937 Cove (16 mi) 74963 Watson (16.1 mi) 71972 Vandervoort (16.4 mi) 71971 Umpire (16.7 mi) 71842 Horatio (19.8 mi) 71866 Winthrop (19.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	698
Population density	11 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	133

Geography
Land area	65.07 sq mi
Water area	0.31 sq mi
Latitude	34.1665
Longitude	-94.3572
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	49.9%	53.6%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	43.4%	31.1%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	6.5%	12.5%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.3%	2.8%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

698

Population

People per sq mi

44.6

Median age

Median household income

$28,692

Per capita income

$64,600

Median home value

$900

Median monthly rent

86.6%

Home ownership

25.5%

Poverty rate

7.7%

Unemployment

470

Housing units

8.3%

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	166	23.8%
18 and over	532	76.2%
65 and over	118	16.9%
Median age	44.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 86.2%

Two or more races 5.6%

Hispanic or Latino 4.9%

Other race 2.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	633	86.2%
Two or more races	41	5.6%
Hispanic or Latino	36	4.9%
Other race	17	2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	6	0.8%
Asian	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.9%	53.6%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	43.4%	31.1%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	6.5%	12.5%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.3%	2.8%	4.0%

Under $10k 5.1%

$10k–$15k 3.2%

$15k–$25k 17.4%

$25k–$35k 23.7%

$35k–$50k 1.2%

$50k–$75k 20.2%

$75k–$100k 13.4%

$100k–$150k 13.8%

$200k+ 2.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.1%
$10k–$15k	3.2%
$15k–$25k	17.4%
$25k–$35k	23.7%
$35k–$50k	1.2%
$50k–$75k	20.2%
$75k–$100k	13.4%
$100k–$150k	13.8%
$200k+	2.0%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 42.0%

$50k–$100k 22.8%

$100k–$150k 8.2%

$150k–$200k 23.7%

$200k–$300k 0.5%

$300k–$500k 2.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$64,600
Median rent / month	$900
Owner occupied	86.6%
Renter occupied	13.4%
Vacant	49.8%
Single-family detached	55.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	41.7%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.81

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	8.7%
2000–2009	17.5%
1990–1999	12.7%
1980–1989	7.5%
1970–1979	24.2%
1960–1969	6.0%
1950–1959	7.5%
1940–1949	8.1%
1939 or earlier	7.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.8%
1 bedroom	3.6%
2 bedrooms	21.8%
3 bedrooms	59.7%
4 bedrooms	11.3%
5+ bedrooms	1.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	17.4%
1 vehicle	21.7%
2 vehicles	28.9%
3 or more	32.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	12.3%
Electricity	68.0%
Propane / LP gas	10.7%
Wood	9.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	120	47.4%
Cohabiting couple	10	4.0%
Male householder, no spouse	73	28.9%
Female householder, no spouse	50	19.8%
Households with children under 18	92	36.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	91	36.0%
Average household size	2.76

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.0%	21.5%
Married	53.3%	52.7%
Separated	9.5%	2.9%
Widowed	2.1%	10.8%
Divorced	9.1%	12.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.3%

Some HS, no diploma 6.2%

HS graduate 54.1%

Some college, no degree 24.5%

Associate's degree 4.6%

Bachelor's degree 6.4%

Graduate / professional 1.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.5%
Bachelor's or higher	8.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	23	16.7%
Kindergarten	4	2.9%
Elementary school	65	47.1%
High school	36	26.1%
College / grad school	10	7.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 21.1%

Education & healthcare 15.8%

Transportation & utilities 13.4%

Construction 11.4%

Other services 9.4%

Professional & management 8.4%

Retail trade 7.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.4%

Finance & real estate 3.0%

Public administration 2.0%

Agriculture & mining 0.7%

Wholesale trade 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	15.4%
Service	14.8%
Sales & office	10.1%
Natural resources & construction	18.8%
Production & transportation	40.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	87.9%
Government	7.7%
Self-employed	4.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	63.1%
Carpool	8.2%
Public transit	5.1%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	13.3%
Other means	10.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.4

Poverty

All people 25.5%

Under 18 years 35.2%

18 and over 22.6%

Married-couple families 20.8%

Female-led households 28.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.1%
Retirement income	12.3%
Supplemental Security	5.1%
Cash public assistance	1.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.4%
High blood pressure	38.0%
High cholesterol	39.2%
Diabetes	11.3%
Heart disease	7.7%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	27.3%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	8.6%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.7%
Binge drinking	15.6%
No physical activity	28.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.9%
Depression	24.7%
Fair or poor health	18.3%
Poor mental health	16.0%
Poor physical health	12.6%
No health insurance	15.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.4%
Visited dentist	57.6%
Cholesterol screening	87.8%
Teeth loss	16.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	37	7.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.8%
Under 18	12.0%
18–64 years	12.8%
65 and over	43.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	49.1%
Public insurance	48.9%
No insurance	10.7%
Uninsured under 19	2.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	647	92.7%
Spanish	11	1.7%
Other Indo-European	11	1.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	678	97.1%
Born in same state	678	97.1%
Born in different state	383	54.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	20	2.9%
Not a US citizen	10	50.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	101	14.5%
Arab	80	11.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	15	2.1%
English	5	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.2%
Internet access	81.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71841

What city is ZIP code 71841 in?

ZIP code 71841 is primarily assigned to Gillham, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 71841 in?

ZIP code 71841 falls within Sevier County, Arkansas.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71841?

26% of residents in ZIP code 71841 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 71841?

8% 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 71841 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 71841 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 71841 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 71841 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 71841 in?

ZIP code 71841 observes the CST timezone.