71943 ZIP Code — Glenwood, AR

Pike County, Arkansas

ZIP code 71943 is located in Glenwood, Arkansas, within Pike County. It covers approximately 117.76 square miles and serves a population of 3,760 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 71943

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $135,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 67%.

Median household income is $40,476. Poverty affects 24% of residents, above the national average. 39% 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 26 minutes is near the national average.

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

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 71943 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,760

population

117.76

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

71943 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 71943

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71943. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Glenwood	Acceptable
Glenwood	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

71935 Caddo Gap (8.3 mi) 71950 Kirby (9 mi) 71933 Bonnerdale (14.2 mi) 71952 Langley (14.8 mi) 71921 Amity (15.1 mi) 71960 Norman (15.3 mi) 71957 Mount Ida (17.5 mi) 71958 Murfreesboro (17.7 mi) 71959 Newhope (18.6 mi) 71964 Pearcy (19.1 mi) 71940 Delight (20 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,760
Population density	32 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	109

Geography
Land area	117.76 sq mi
Water area	0.62 sq mi
Latitude	34.3388
Longitude	-93.5751
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	66.8%	61.6%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	23.1%	26.6%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	7.1%	9.0%	15.7%
Over $200k	3.0%	2.9%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

3,760

Population

People per sq mi

45.5

Median age

$40,476

Median household income

$25,607

Per capita income

$135,700

Median home value

$654

Median monthly rent

66.5%

Home ownership

24.0%

Poverty rate

4.3%

Unemployment

1,337

Housing units

14.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

102

Under 5

5–9

10–14

115

15–19

111

20–24

218

25–34

209

242

35–44

233

216

45–54

207

170

55–59

164

139

60–64

133

284

65–74

273

126

75–84

120

85+

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Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	679	18.1%
18 and over	3,081	81.9%
65 and over	878	23.4%
Median age	45.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 76.3%

Hispanic or Latino 9.9%

Other race 7.7%

Two or more races 3.1%

Asian 1.6%

Black or African American 0.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	3,184	76.3%
Hispanic or Latino	411	9.9%
Other race	321	7.7%
Two or more races	129	3.1%
Asian	65	1.6%
Black or African American	38	0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	23	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	66.8%	61.6%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	23.1%	26.6%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	7.1%	9.0%	15.7%
Over $200k	3.0%	2.9%	4.0%

Under $10k 5.4%

$10k–$15k 12.1%

$15k–$25k 13.1%

$25k–$35k 15.6%

$35k–$50k 10.3%

$50k–$75k 14.5%

$75k–$100k 9.7%

$100k–$150k 13.2%

$150k–$200k 4.2%

$200k+ 2.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.4%
$10k–$15k	12.1%
$15k–$25k	13.1%
$25k–$35k	15.6%
$35k–$50k	10.3%
$50k–$75k	14.5%
$75k–$100k	9.7%
$100k–$150k	13.2%
$150k–$200k	4.2%
$200k+	2.1%
Median income	$40,476

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.0%

$50k–$100k 28.8%

$100k–$150k 9.2%

$150k–$200k 13.9%

$200k–$300k 23.6%

$300k–$500k 7.5%

$500k–$1M 1.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$135,700
Median rent / month	$654
Owner occupied	66.5%
Renter occupied	33.5%
Vacant	16.1%
Single-family detached	62.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.8%
Mobile homes	28.7%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.44

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.8%
2000–2009	17.1%
1990–1999	22.5%
1980–1989	20.7%
1970–1979	13.0%
1960–1969	6.2%
1950–1959	2.9%
1940–1949	6.9%
1939 or earlier	6.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.7%
1 bedroom	9.7%
2 bedrooms	32.1%
3 bedrooms	43.4%
4 bedrooms	10.3%
5+ bedrooms	1.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.7%
1 vehicle	35.7%
2 vehicles	25.0%
3 or more	30.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	25.9%
Electricity	58.3%
Propane / LP gas	10.6%
Wood	5.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	794	50.9%
Cohabiting couple	42	2.7%
Male householder, no spouse	317	20.3%
Female householder, no spouse	407	26.1%
Households with children under 18	380	24.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	586	37.6%
Average household size	2.37

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.8%	22.1%
Married	53.7%	54.4%
Separated	2.3%	0.5%
Widowed	5.3%	12.5%
Divorced	13.9%	10.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 10.5%

Some HS, no diploma 4.9%

HS graduate 37.4%

Some college, no degree 25.7%

Associate's degree 7.0%

Bachelor's degree 11.4%

Graduate / professional 3.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.7%
Bachelor's or higher	14.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	39	6.6%
Kindergarten	4	0.7%
Elementary school	271	45.7%
High school	202	34.1%
College / grad school	77	13.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.9%

Manufacturing 16.5%

Retail trade 15.5%

Construction 10.4%

Professional & management 7.4%

Agriculture & mining 5.9%

Transportation & utilities 5.9%

Other services 5.4%

Finance & real estate 4.8%

Public administration 2.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.5%

Wholesale trade 1.4%

Information 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.8%
Service	12.2%
Sales & office	17.6%
Natural resources & construction	17.0%
Production & transportation	27.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.8%
Government	10.7%
Self-employed	10.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.7%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.1%
Carpool	11.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.5%
Work from home	3.4%
Other means	1.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.8

Poverty

All people 24.0%

Under 18 years 32.3%

18 and over 22.1%

Married-couple families 9.4%

Female-led households 57.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.0%
Retirement income	21.9%
Supplemental Security	10.1%
Cash public assistance	2.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.7%
High blood pressure	39.4%
High cholesterol	38.8%
Diabetes	12.5%
Heart disease	8.5%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	28.2%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	10.1%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.7%
Binge drinking	14.6%
No physical activity	32.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.0%
Depression	25.5%
Fair or poor health	21.8%
Poor mental health	17.1%
Poor physical health	14.5%
No health insurance	17.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.1%
Visited dentist	52.3%
Cholesterol screening	86.7%
Teeth loss	20.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	266	8.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.0%
Under 18	13.5%
18–64 years	16.5%
65 and over	53.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	53.5%
Public insurance	51.9%
No insurance	14.2%
Uninsured under 19	2.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,561	94.7%
Spanish	344	9.7%
Other Indo-European	299	8.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	45	1.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,254	86.5%
Born in same state	3,245	86.3%
Born in different state	2,063	54.9%
Foreign born	9	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	506	13.5%
Not a US citizen	37	7.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	316	8.4%
Italian	272	7.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	198	5.3%
English	107	2.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.5%
Internet access	83.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71943

What city is ZIP code 71943 in?

ZIP code 71943 is primarily assigned to Glenwood, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 71943 in?

ZIP code 71943 falls within Pike County, Arkansas.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71943?

24% of residents in ZIP code 71943 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 71943?

15% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 71943 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 71943 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 71943?

The median home value in ZIP code 71943 is $135,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 71943 in?

ZIP code 71943 observes the CST timezone.