71945 ZIP Code — Hatfield, AR

Polk County, Arkansas

ZIP code 71945 is located in Hatfield, Arkansas, within Polk County. It covers approximately 48.94 square miles and serves a population of 1,234 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 71945

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $80,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $31,719. 58% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% 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 a notable veteran presence at 17% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 71945 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,234

population

48.94

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

71945 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 71945

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71945. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hatfield	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

71937 Cove (7.3 mi) 71972 Vandervoort (7.8 mi) 71953 Mena (11 mi) 71973 Wickes (13.3 mi) 71944 Grannis (18.2 mi) 74963 Watson (18.4 mi) 74957 Smithville (18.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,234
Population density	25 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	113

Geography
Land area	48.94 sq mi
Water area	0.43 sq mi
Latitude	34.5031
Longitude	-94.3568
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	79.1%	61.4%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	17.3%	26.3%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	0.9%	8.9%	15.7%
Over $200k	2.7%	3.3%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,234

Population

People per sq mi

46.7

Median age

$31,719

Median household income

$20,525

Per capita income

$80,400

Median home value

$672

Median monthly rent

75.6%

Home ownership

15.3%

Poverty rate

21.5%

Unemployment

527

Housing units

13.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

117

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

100

75–84

119

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	309	25.0%
18 and over	925	75.0%
65 and over	395	32.0%
Median age	46.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.1%

Two or more races 5.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2.5%

Hispanic or Latino 1.8%

Black or African American 1%

Other race 1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,107	88.1%
Two or more races	69	5.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	32	2.5%
Hispanic or Latino	22	1.8%
Black or African American	13	1%
Other race	13	1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	79.1%	61.4%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	17.3%	26.3%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	0.9%	8.9%	15.7%
Over $200k	2.7%	3.3%	4.0%

Under $10k 4.5%

$10k–$15k 2.9%

$15k–$25k 36.4%

$25k–$35k 10.4%

$35k–$50k 22.6%

$50k–$75k 11.4%

$75k–$100k 4.7%

$100k–$150k 3.9%

$150k–$200k 1.7%

$200k+ 1.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.5%
$10k–$15k	2.9%
$15k–$25k	36.4%
$25k–$35k	10.4%
$35k–$50k	22.6%
$50k–$75k	11.4%
$75k–$100k	4.7%
$100k–$150k	3.9%
$150k–$200k	1.7%
$200k+	1.5%
Median income	$31,719

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 36.5%

$50k–$100k 36.1%

$100k–$150k 12.7%

$150k–$200k 3.8%

$200k–$300k 7.3%

$300k–$500k 3.3%

$500k–$1M 0.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$80,400
Median rent / month	$672
Owner occupied	75.6%
Renter occupied	24.4%
Vacant	11.6%
Single-family detached	74.4%
Large apartment buildings	1.0%
Mobile homes	17.3%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.14

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.6%
2000–2009	11.9%
1990–1999	16.5%
1980–1989	5.7%
1970–1979	11.9%
1960–1969	26.0%
1950–1959	7.3%
1940–1949	12.6%
1939 or earlier	7.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.8%
1 bedroom	8.5%
2 bedrooms	20.4%
3 bedrooms	56.1%
4 bedrooms	13.2%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.2%
1 vehicle	23.1%
2 vehicles	62.0%
3 or more	11.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	47.5%
Electricity	18.7%
Propane / LP gas	14.0%
Wood	10.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	318	53.5%
Cohabiting couple	10	1.7%
Male householder, no spouse	109	18.4%
Female householder, no spouse	157	26.4%
Households with children under 18	183	30.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	292	49.2%
Average household size	2.08

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	20.8%	14.7%
Married	50.1%	57.3%
Separated	4.8%	0.3%
Widowed	2.2%	19.8%
Divorced	22.1%	7.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.1%

Some HS, no diploma 12.7%

HS graduate 34.5%

Some college, no degree 23.1%

Associate's degree 12.1%

Bachelor's degree 9.6%

Graduate / professional 3.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.2%
Bachelor's or higher	13.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	14	5.9%
Kindergarten	12	5.0%
Elementary school	64	26.8%
High school	50	20.9%
College / grad school	99	41.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 23.1%

Manufacturing 16.9%

Education & healthcare 15.3%

Other services 9.7%

Retail trade 9.4%

Finance & real estate 7.8%

Construction 7.0%

Transportation & utilities 4.8%

Public administration 3.5%

Professional & management 1.3%

Agriculture & mining 0.8%

Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.4%
Service	37.8%
Sales & office	6.2%
Natural resources & construction	11.5%
Production & transportation	16.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.3%
Government	9.4%
Self-employed	8.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	60.6%
Carpool	33.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	5.1%
Other means	0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.0

Poverty

All people 15.3%

Under 18 years 16.8%

18 and over 14.8%

Married-couple families 11.6%

Female-led households 56.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	58.2%
Retirement income	15.8%
Supplemental Security	4.5%
Cash public assistance	0.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.4%
High blood pressure	40.8%
High cholesterol	40.6%
Diabetes	12.4%
Heart disease	8.6%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	29.4%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	10.2%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.6%
Binge drinking	14.5%
No physical activity	29.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.0%
Depression	25.6%
Fair or poor health	20.6%
Poor mental health	16.6%
Poor physical health	14.2%
No health insurance	14.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.7%
Visited dentist	53.9%
Cholesterol screening	88.6%
Teeth loss	19.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	158	17.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.0%
Under 18	0.6%
18–64 years	28.5%
65 and over	29.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	43.5%
Public insurance	63.9%
No insurance	6.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,140	92.4%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,215	98.5%
Born in same state	1,213	98.3%
Born in different state	771	62.5%
Foreign born	2	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	19	1.5%
Not a US citizen	16	84.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	111	9%
French	102	8.3%
Polish	55	4.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	30	2.4%
English	21	1.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	48.1%
Internet access	82.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71945

What city is ZIP code 71945 in?

ZIP code 71945 is primarily assigned to Hatfield, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 71945 in?

ZIP code 71945 falls within Polk County, Arkansas.

Does ZIP code 71945 have a large retiree population?

58% of households in ZIP code 71945 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 71945 have an older population?

32% of residents in ZIP code 71945 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 71945?

13% 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 71945 have a large veteran population?

17% of civilians in ZIP code 71945 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 71945 in?

ZIP code 71945 observes the CST timezone.