71744 ZIP Code — Hampton, AR

Calhoun County, Arkansas

ZIP code 71744 is located in Hampton, Arkansas, within Calhoun County. It covers approximately 387.66 square miles and serves a population of 2,816 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 71744

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $91,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $61,445. 51% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 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 (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 31%.

Overall, ZIP code 71744 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,816

population

387.66

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

71744 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 71744

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71744. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hampton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

71751 Louann (13.2 mi) 71762 Smackover (17 mi) 71631 Banks (17.6 mi) 71720 Bearden (17.9 mi) 71766 Thornton (18.3 mi) 71651 Jersey (18.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,816
Population density	7 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	013

Geography
Land area	387.66 sq mi
Water area	2.21 sq mi
Latitude	33.4941
Longitude	-92.5484
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	47.7%	49.3%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	32.3%	33.7%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	19.7%	16.7%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.3%	0.3%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

2,816

Population

People per sq mi

46.7

Median age

$61,445

Median household income

$24,880

Per capita income

$91,300

Median home value

$838

Median monthly rent

81.5%

Home ownership

8.0%

Poverty rate

6.2%

Unemployment

1,418

Housing units

16.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

191

25–34

198

143

35–44

148

141

45–54

146

107

55–59

112

116

60–64

120

179

65–74

185

138

75–84

144

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	573	20.3%
18 and over	2,243	79.7%
65 and over	691	24.5%
Median age	46.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 79.1%

Black or African American 17.2%

Two or more races 2.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%

Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	2,232	79.1%
Black or African American	486	17.2%
Two or more races	77	2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	21	0.7%
Hispanic or Latino	7	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.7%	49.3%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	32.3%	33.7%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	19.7%	16.7%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.3%	0.3%	4.0%

Under $10k 9.0%

$10k–$15k 5.7%

$15k–$25k 8.6%

$25k–$35k 7.9%

$35k–$50k 4.8%

$50k–$75k 32.4%

$75k–$100k 12.6%

$100k–$150k 12.1%

$150k–$200k 6.6%

$200k+ 0.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.0%
$10k–$15k	5.7%
$15k–$25k	8.6%
$25k–$35k	7.9%
$35k–$50k	4.8%
$50k–$75k	32.4%
$75k–$100k	12.6%
$100k–$150k	12.1%
$150k–$200k	6.6%
$200k+	0.3%
Median income	$61,445

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 18.8%

$50k–$100k 39.5%

$100k–$150k 19.8%

$150k–$200k 7.8%

$200k–$300k 4.0%

$300k–$500k 7.8%

$500k–$1M 2.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$91,300
Median rent / month	$838
Owner occupied	81.5%
Renter occupied	18.5%
Vacant	38.4%
Single-family detached	67.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.3%
Mobile homes	29.9%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.76

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	8.1%
2000–2009	13.4%
1990–1999	8.8%
1980–1989	18.8%
1970–1979	15.8%
1960–1969	17.9%
1950–1959	10.2%
1940–1949	3.8%
1939 or earlier	3.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.1%
1 bedroom	3.2%
2 bedrooms	30.9%
3 bedrooms	51.4%
4 bedrooms	12.6%
5+ bedrooms	1.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.7%
1 vehicle	26.4%
2 vehicles	36.8%
3 or more	32.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	30.8%
Electricity	49.4%
Propane / LP gas	14.0%
Wood	5.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	584	59.3%
Cohabiting couple	10	1.0%
Male householder, no spouse	175	17.8%
Female householder, no spouse	216	21.9%
Households with children under 18	297	30.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	470	47.7%
Average household size	2.84

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.7%	17.7%
Married	50.1%	53.6%
Separated	0.9%	0.3%
Widowed	10.4%	11.2%
Divorced	7.9%	17.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.6%

Some HS, no diploma 11.0%

HS graduate 43.4%

Some college, no degree 18.1%

Associate's degree 8.9%

Bachelor's degree 8.7%

Graduate / professional 7.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.4%
Bachelor's or higher	16.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	8	1.5%
Kindergarten	18	3.4%
Elementary school	271	51.8%
High school	151	28.9%
College / grad school	75	14.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.5%

Manufacturing 19.5%

Retail trade 14.3%

Public administration 13.0%

Construction 10.9%

Professional & management 4.6%

Agriculture & mining 4.2%

Other services 3.8%

Transportation & utilities 3.1%

Finance & real estate 2.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.8%
Service	11.1%
Sales & office	26.0%
Natural resources & construction	12.2%
Production & transportation	20.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	67.2%
Government	25.7%
Self-employed	7.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.5%
Carpool	6.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.1%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	1.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.3

Poverty

All people 8.0%

Under 18 years 5.1%

18 and over 8.8%

Married-couple families 5.8%

Female-led households 16.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	51.2%
Retirement income	32.6%
Supplemental Security	6.4%
Cash public assistance	0.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.0%
High blood pressure	44.2%
High cholesterol	39.8%
Diabetes	14.7%
Heart disease	9.0%
Stroke	4.5%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	30.5%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	10.1%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.2%
Binge drinking	13.5%
No physical activity	32.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.9%
Depression	23.7%
Fair or poor health	22.8%
Poor mental health	16.1%
Poor physical health	14.7%
No health insurance	16.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.3%
Visited dentist	53.0%
Cholesterol screening	89.1%
Teeth loss	21.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	146	6.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	30.7%
Under 18	8.6%
18–64 years	33.9%
65 and over	42.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	53.5%
Public insurance	61.6%
No insurance	3.6%
Uninsured under 19	4.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,680	95.2%
Spanish	5	0.2%
Other Indo-European	5	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,805	99.6%
Born in same state	2,802	99.5%
Born in different state	2,400	85.2%
Foreign born	3	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	11	0.4%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	201	7.1%
Arab	106	3.8%
French	96	3.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	9	0.3%
English	8	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.0%
Internet access	92.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71744

What city is ZIP code 71744 in?

ZIP code 71744 is primarily assigned to Hampton, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 71744 in?

ZIP code 71744 falls within Calhoun County, Arkansas.

Does ZIP code 71744 have a large retiree population?

51% of households in ZIP code 71744 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 71744 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 71744 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 71744?

The median home value in ZIP code 71744 is $91,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 71744?

ZIP code 71744 has an estimated population of 2,816 residents, with a density of 7 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 71744 in?

ZIP code 71744 observes the CST timezone.