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Ashley County
Hamburg, AR
71646
71646 ZIP Code — Hamburg, AR
Ashley County, Arkansas
ZIP code 71646 is located in
Hamburg ,
Arkansas ,
within Ashley County .
It covers approximately 377.48 square miles and serves a population of
6,405 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 870 .
About ZIP code 71646
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 $94,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $37,444. Poverty affects 27% of residents, above the national average. 41% 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 25 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 71646 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
6,405
Population density
17 / sq mi
State FIPS
05
County FIPS
003
Geography
Land area
377.48 sq mi
Water area
1.02 sq mi
Latitude
33.2220
Longitude
-91.8116
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
870
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
59.9%
55.3%
50.4%
$50k – $100k
24.2%
31.9%
29.9%
$100k – $200k
12.7%
10.4%
15.7%
Over $200k
3.2%
2.4%
4.0%
Demographics & statistics
$37,444
Median household income
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 1,665 26.0% 18 and over 4,740 74.0% 65 and over 1,000 15.6% Median age 38.6 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
11.2%
Group Count % White 5,128 74.6% Black or African American 771 11.2% Hispanic or Latino 473 6.9% Two or more races 336 4.9% Other race 170 2.5%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
59.9%
55.3%
50.4%
$50k – $100k
24.2%
31.9%
29.9%
$100k – $200k
12.7%
10.4%
15.7%
Over $200k
3.2%
2.4%
4.0%
Range % of households Under $10k 11.5% $10k–$15k 9.5% $15k–$25k 16.2% $25k–$35k 10.9% $35k–$50k 13.9% $50k–$75k 13.5% $75k–$100k 8.7% $100k–$150k 11.9% $150k–$200k 1.6% $200k+ 2.4% Median income $37,444
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $94,100 Median rent / month $595 Owner occupied 77.1% Renter occupied 22.9% Vacant 19.4% Single-family detached 66.0% Large apartment buildings 1.7% Mobile homes 28.5% Median rooms 5.4 Avg household size (owned) 3.01
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.3% 2010–2019 10.5% 2000–2009 5.3% 1990–1999 18.6% 1980–1989 14.9% 1970–1979 21.2% 1960–1969 12.7% 1950–1959 8.1% 1940–1949 5.0% 1939 or earlier 3.4%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 1.9% 1 bedroom 8.4% 2 bedrooms 22.2% 3 bedrooms 51.3% 4 bedrooms 12.9% 5+ bedrooms 3.2%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 8.8% 1 vehicle 29.7% 2 vehicles 35.6% 3 or more 25.8%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 31.9% Electricity 54.6% Propane / LP gas 11.4% Wood 0.9%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 1,145 51.1% Cohabiting couple 75 3.3% Male householder, no spouse 370 16.5% Female householder, no spouse 650 29.0% Households with children under 18 597 26.7% Households with seniors (65+) 722 32.2% Average household size 2.81
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 28.0% 20.7% Married 54.2% 48.2% Separated 2.6% 3.5% Widowed 2.2% 13.1% Divorced 13.0% 14.4%
Education
Some college, no degree
14.1%
Graduate / professional
2.8%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 82.4% Bachelor's or higher 9.4%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 159 11.1% Kindergarten 94 6.5% Elementary school 594 41.4% High school 445 31.0% College / grad school 144 10.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.0%
Agriculture & mining
13.9%
Transportation & utilities
13.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.8%
Public administration
5.2%
Finance & real estate
3.0%
Professional & management
2.6%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 23.8% Service 18.3% Sales & office 16.4% Natural resources & construction 16.8% Production & transportation 24.7%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 76.0% Government 17.1% Self-employed 5.8% Unpaid family workers 1.1%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 88.2% Carpool 4.5% Public transit 0.0% Walk 2.4% Work from home 1.4% Other means 3.6% Avg commute (minutes) 24.9
Poverty
Married-couple families
18.5%
Female-led households
34.4%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 41.2% Retirement income 19.8% Supplemental Security 9.1% Cash public assistance 2.5% Food stamps / SNAP 10.3%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 38.1% High blood pressure 41.7% High cholesterol 38.1% Diabetes 13.1% Heart disease 8.0% Stroke 4.0% Asthma 10.5% Arthritis 27.3% Kidney disease 3.4% Pulmonary disease 9.7% Cancer 6.5%
Behavior / access % Smoking 24.2% Binge drinking 14.2% No physical activity 34.7% Less than 7 hrs sleep 35.0% Depression 24.5% Fair or poor health 22.5% Poor mental health 17.5% Poor physical health 14.4% No health insurance 17.8% Visited doctor (checkup) 75.5% Visited dentist 52.5% Cholesterol screening 87.3% Teeth loss 22.4%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 224 4.7%
Disability % Any disability 21.5% Under 18 3.8% 18–64 years 22.9% 65 and over 45.9%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 47.5% Public insurance 54.0% No insurance 8.8% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 5,892 92.0% Spanish 253 4.3% Other Indo-European 253 4.3% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 6,092 95.1% Born in same state 6,092 95.1% Born in different state 4,462 69.7% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 313 4.9% Not a US citizen 69 22.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 828 12.9% French 290 4.5%
Ancestry Count % Italian 226 3.5% German 5 0.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 35.0% Internet access 82.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71646
What city is ZIP code 71646 in?
ZIP code 71646 is primarily assigned to Hamburg, Arkansas.
What county is ZIP code 71646 in?
ZIP code 71646 falls within Ashley County, Arkansas.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71646?
27% of residents in ZIP code 71646 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 71646?
9% 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 71646 have a large retiree population?
41% of households in ZIP code 71646 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 71646?
The median home value in ZIP code 71646 is $94,100.
What timezone is ZIP code 71646 in?
ZIP code 71646 observes the CST timezone.
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