71743 ZIP Code — Gurdon, AR

Clark County, Arkansas

ZIP code 71743 is located in Gurdon, Arkansas, within Clark County. It covers approximately 209.54 square miles and serves a population of 3,371 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 71743

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $109,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.

Median household income is $48,896. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 28%.

Overall, ZIP code 71743 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

3,371

population

209.54

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

71743 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 71743

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71743. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Gurdon	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

71923 Arkadelphia (10 mi) 71857 Prescott (12.3 mi) 71722 Bluff City (15.1 mi) 71999 Arkadelphia (15.5 mi) 71998 Arkadelphia (15.5 mi) 71726 Chidester (15.9 mi) 71962 Okolona (16.2 mi) 71763 Sparkman (18.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,371
Population density	16 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	019

Geography
Land area	209.54 sq mi
Water area	0.22 sq mi
Latitude	33.9052
Longitude	-93.0921
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	49.2%	55.3%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	40.4%	28.6%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	9.6%	13.7%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.8%	2.4%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

3,371

Population

People per sq mi

41.2

Median age

$48,896

Median household income

$22,565

Per capita income

$109,600

Median home value

$627

Median monthly rent

73.1%

Home ownership

11.7%

Poverty rate

3.5%

Unemployment

1,332

Housing units

15.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

136

10–14

139

190

15–19

194

20–24

122

25–34

125

261

35–44

265

209

45–54

212

55–59

102

60–64

103

194

65–74

197

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	833	24.7%
18 and over	2,538	75.3%
65 and over	661	19.6%
Median age	41.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 71.8%

Black or African American 20.6%

Hispanic or Latino 2.9%

Other race 2.9%

Two or more races 1.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	2,493	71.8%
Black or African American	715	20.6%
Hispanic or Latino	99	2.9%
Other race	99	2.9%
Two or more races	57	1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	7	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.2%	55.3%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	40.4%	28.6%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	9.6%	13.7%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.8%	2.4%	4.0%

Under $10k 11.2%

$10k–$15k 4.7%

$15k–$25k 9.6%

$25k–$35k 7.9%

$35k–$50k 18.7%

$50k–$75k 19.0%

$75k–$100k 20.3%

$100k–$150k 7.0%

$150k–$200k 1.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	11.2%
$10k–$15k	4.7%
$15k–$25k	9.6%
$25k–$35k	7.9%
$35k–$50k	18.7%
$50k–$75k	19.0%
$75k–$100k	20.3%
$100k–$150k	7.0%
$150k–$200k	1.6%
Median income	$48,896

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 22.8%

$50k–$100k 24.7%

$100k–$150k 14.8%

$150k–$200k 15.4%

$200k–$300k 14.6%

$300k–$500k 7.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$109,600
Median rent / month	$627
Owner occupied	73.1%
Renter occupied	26.9%
Vacant	22.9%
Single-family detached	75.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.5%
Mobile homes	20.8%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.66

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	2.0%
2010–2019	4.2%
2000–2009	9.7%
1990–1999	18.0%
1980–1989	19.0%
1970–1979	16.2%
1960–1969	12.2%
1950–1959	5.9%
1940–1949	5.5%
1939 or earlier	7.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.0%
2 bedrooms	27.9%
3 bedrooms	55.2%
4 bedrooms	8.1%
5+ bedrooms	2.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	10.4%
1 vehicle	27.7%
2 vehicles	40.8%
3 or more	21.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	32.4%
Electricity	50.0%
Propane / LP gas	4.2%
Wood	12.8%
No fuel used	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	612	47.3%
Cohabiting couple	23	1.8%
Male householder, no spouse	269	20.8%
Female householder, no spouse	391	30.2%
Households with children under 18	405	31.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	465	35.9%
Average household size	2.59

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.4%	19.5%
Married	51.3%	46.0%
Separated	1.0%	3.0%
Widowed	2.1%	10.7%
Divorced	13.2%	20.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.5%

Some HS, no diploma 3.9%

HS graduate 41.0%

Some college, no degree 29.8%

Associate's degree 5.9%

Bachelor's degree 12.8%

Graduate / professional 3.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.6%
Bachelor's or higher	15.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	36	4.1%
Kindergarten	13	1.5%
Elementary school	378	43.0%
High school	238	27.1%
College / grad school	214	24.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 21.0%

Other services 14.1%

Agriculture & mining 12.9%

Education & healthcare 11.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.9%

Retail trade 7.5%

Professional & management 7.4%

Transportation & utilities 5.9%

Construction 5.2%

Finance & real estate 4.0%

Public administration 0.4%

Information 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	14.0%
Service	21.7%
Sales & office	25.3%
Natural resources & construction	17.4%
Production & transportation	21.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.9%
Government	11.8%
Self-employed	12.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	70.6%
Carpool	11.2%
Public transit	3.6%
Walk	2.3%
Work from home	8.3%
Other means	4.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.0

Poverty

All people 11.7%

Under 18 years 11.0%

18 and over 11.9%

Married-couple families 1.5%

Female-led households 37.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.3%
Retirement income	25.4%
Supplemental Security	8.1%
Cash public assistance	0.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	20.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.3%
High blood pressure	41.5%
High cholesterol	40.3%
Diabetes	13.2%
Heart disease	7.9%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	27.3%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	8.5%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.3%
Binge drinking	14.5%
No physical activity	30.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.4%
Depression	22.9%
Fair or poor health	20.4%
Poor mental health	15.8%
Poor physical health	13.2%
No health insurance	15.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.2%
Visited dentist	56.8%
Cholesterol screening	89.3%
Teeth loss	17.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	153	6.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	28.2%
Under 18	7.9%
18–64 years	26.2%
65 and over	59.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	48.1%
Public insurance	54.0%
No insurance	12.0%
Uninsured under 19	2.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,244	96.2%
Spanish	140	4.3%
Other Indo-European	134	4.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	6	0.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,314	98.3%
Born in same state	3,247	96.3%
Born in different state	2,351	69.7%
Foreign born	67	2.0%
Naturalized citizen	57	1.7%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	229	6.8%
French	104	3.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	94	2.8%
English	24	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.4%
Internet access	81.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71743

What city is ZIP code 71743 in?

ZIP code 71743 is primarily assigned to Gurdon, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 71743 in?

ZIP code 71743 falls within Clark County, Arkansas.

Does ZIP code 71743 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 71743 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 71743?

The median home value in ZIP code 71743 is $109,600.

What is the population of ZIP code 71743?

ZIP code 71743 has an estimated population of 3,371 residents, with a density of 16 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 71743?

The median household income in ZIP code 71743 is $48,896, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 71743 in?

ZIP code 71743 observes the CST timezone.