71643 ZIP Code — Gould, AR

Lincoln County, Arkansas

ZIP code 71643 is located in Gould, Arkansas, within Lincoln County. It covers approximately 138.07 square miles and serves a population of 5,389 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 71643

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 $73,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $30,000. Poverty affects 30% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 56% 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 20 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 3% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (47%), diabetes (21%), smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 29%.

Overall, ZIP code 71643 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.

5,389

population

138.07

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

71643 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 71643

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71643. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Gould	Acceptable
Gould	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

71639 Dumas (7.3 mi) 71644 Grady (10 mi) 72055 Gillett (10.6 mi) 72166 Tichnor (16.8 mi) 71662 Pickens (17.7 mi) 71667 Star City (19.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,389
Population density	39 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	079

Geography
Land area	138.07 sq mi
Water area	6.75 sq mi
Latitude	34.0332
Longitude	-91.5306
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	71.7%	54.3%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	22.7%	33.8%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	4.3%	8.1%	15.7%
Over $200k	1.4%	3.8%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

5,389

Population

People per sq mi

41.0

Median age

$30,000

Median household income

$4,193

Per capita income

$73,000

Median home value

$534

Median monthly rent

75.7%

Home ownership

30.4%

Poverty rate

20.7%

Unemployment

470

Housing units

2.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

347

20–24

1,118

25–34

120

1,350

35–44

144

1,064

45–54

114

264

55–59

254

60–64

234

65–74

115

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	102	1.9%
18 and over	5,287	98.1%
65 and over	400	7.4%
Median age	41.0 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 55.1%

White 34.4%

Hispanic or Latino 4.9%

Other race 4.8%

Two or more races 0.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	3,122	55.1%
White	1,949	34.4%
Hispanic or Latino	280	4.9%
Other race	270	4.8%
Two or more races	26	0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	22	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	71.7%	54.3%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	22.7%	33.8%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	4.3%	8.1%	15.7%
Over $200k	1.4%	3.8%	4.0%

Under $10k 12.6%

$10k–$15k 11.2%

$15k–$25k 21.8%

$25k–$35k 12.9%

$35k–$50k 7.5%

$50k–$75k 12.6%

$75k–$100k 8.0%

$100k–$150k 5.8%

$150k–$200k 4.9%

$200k+ 2.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	12.6%
$10k–$15k	11.2%
$15k–$25k	21.8%
$25k–$35k	12.9%
$35k–$50k	7.5%
$50k–$75k	12.6%
$75k–$100k	8.0%
$100k–$150k	5.8%
$150k–$200k	4.9%
$200k+	2.7%
Median income	$30,000

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 31.4%

$50k–$100k 38.8%

$100k–$150k 14.7%

$150k–$200k 2.9%

$300k–$500k 12.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$73,000
Median rent / month	$534
Owner occupied	75.7%
Renter occupied	24.3%
Vacant	27.7%
Single-family detached	64.7%
Large apartment buildings	1.1%
Mobile homes	29.3%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.22

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.8%
2000–2009	7.7%
1990–1999	26.8%
1980–1989	6.8%
1970–1979	18.9%
1960–1969	12.5%
1950–1959	7.5%
1940–1949	5.4%
1939 or earlier	12.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.5%
1 bedroom	4.4%
2 bedrooms	22.3%
3 bedrooms	63.0%
4 bedrooms	5.8%
5+ bedrooms	2.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	10.7%
1 vehicle	42.2%
2 vehicles	29.9%
3 or more	17.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	47.3%
Electricity	43.7%
Propane / LP gas	5.3%
Wood	3.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	162	39.3%
Cohabiting couple	9	2.2%
Male householder, no spouse	43	10.4%
Female householder, no spouse	198	48.1%
Households with children under 18	62	15.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	199	48.3%
Average household size	2.14

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	50.4%	32.6%
Married	20.7%	40.9%
Separated	5.4%	0.0%
Widowed	0.3%	20.3%
Divorced	23.1%	6.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.6%

Some HS, no diploma 13.8%

HS graduate 61.3%

Some college, no degree 17.1%

Associate's degree 1.3%

Bachelor's degree 2.3%

Graduate / professional 0.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.6%
Bachelor's or higher	2.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	3	1.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	69	23.2%
High school	168	56.4%
College / grad school	58	19.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 23.8%

Public administration 16.8%

Construction 16.4%

Education & healthcare 12.1%

Agriculture & mining 9.4%

Transportation & utilities 9.0%

Professional & management 7.4%

Finance & real estate 3.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.6%
Service	10.2%
Sales & office	11.3%
Natural resources & construction	19.9%
Production & transportation	32.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	59.4%
Government	28.9%
Self-employed	11.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.5%
Carpool	20.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	1.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.5

Poverty

All people 30.4%

Under 18 years 45.1%

18 and over 28.5%

Married-couple families 8.0%

Female-led households 72.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	55.8%
Retirement income	24.8%
Supplemental Security	1.0%
Cash public assistance	6.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	46.9%
High blood pressure	53.2%
High cholesterol	40.8%
Diabetes	21.4%
Heart disease	10.7%
Stroke	6.8%
Asthma	12.5%
Arthritis	34.2%
Kidney disease	5.1%
Pulmonary disease	12.7%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	28.3%
Binge drinking	10.1%
No physical activity	45.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	42.3%
Depression	23.2%
Fair or poor health	34.1%
Poor mental health	18.1%
Poor physical health	19.2%
No health insurance	20.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	82.4%
Visited dentist	40.7%
Cholesterol screening	89.4%
Teeth loss	32.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	302	5.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	29.3%
Under 18	8.8%
18–64 years	30.2%
65 and over	35.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	42.0%
Public insurance	58.5%
No insurance	13.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,379	99.8%
Spanish	54	1.0%
Other Indo-European	49	0.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	5	0.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,261	97.6%
Born in same state	5,250	97.4%
Born in different state	4,477	83.1%
Foreign born	11	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	128	2.4%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	33	0.6%
French	16	0.3%
Polish	15	0.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	13	0.2%
English	11	0.2%
Irish	5	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	7.6%
Internet access	74.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71643

What city is ZIP code 71643 in?

ZIP code 71643 is primarily assigned to Gould, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 71643 in?

ZIP code 71643 falls within Lincoln County, Arkansas.

Does ZIP code 71643 have a large retiree population?

56% of households in ZIP code 71643 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71643?

30% of residents in ZIP code 71643 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 71643?

3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 71643?

Health data for ZIP code 71643 shows elevated rates of obesity (47%) and diabetes (21%) and smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 71643 in?

ZIP code 71643 observes the CST timezone.