Hempstead County, AR ZIP Codes
Arkansas (AR) · 8 ZIP codes · 7 cities
8
ZIP codes
19,694
population (2021)
-12.9%
pop change since 2010
05057
FIPS code
Hempstead County ZIP code map
About Hempstead County
Hempstead County is located in Arkansas and contains 8 ZIP codes across 7 cities and communities.
The county's population was 19,694 as of 2021,
a decrease of
12.9% from 22,609 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Hempstead County is 05057.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 19,694 |
| 2010 population | 22,609 |
| Change | -12.9% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Arkansas |
| FIPS code | 05057 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Hempstead County
ZIP codes for Hempstead County, AR (8)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71801 | Hope | Hempstead | View map |
| 71802 | Hope | Hempstead | View map |
| 71825 | Blevins | Hempstead | View map |
| 71831 | Columbus | Hempstead | View map |
| 71838 | Fulton | Hempstead | View map |
| 71847 | Mc Caskill | Hempstead | View map |
| 71855 | Ozan | Hempstead | View map |
| 71862 | Washington | Hempstead | View map |
Demographics & statistics
18,644
Population
40.6
Median age
$44,283
Median household income
$25,389
Per capita income
$79,263
Median home value
$276
Median monthly rent
82.2%
Home ownership
17.0%
Poverty rate
2.7%
Unemployment
6,796
Housing units
22.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
494
Under 5
587
593
5–9
704
696
10–14
826
499
15–19
593
540
20–24
641
952
25–34
1,130
936
35–44
1,111
1,039
45–54
1,235
618
55–59
734
532
60–64
632
923
65–74
1,096
609
75–84
723
92
85+
109
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,660 | 19.2% |
| 18 and over | 13,984 | 80.8% |
| 65 and over | 3,552 | 35.1% |
| Median age | 40.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
48.3%
Black or African American
30.3%
Hispanic or Latino
9.7%
Other race
7.9%
Two or more races
2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.8%
Asian
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,968 | 48.3% |
| Black or African American | 6,263 | 30.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,995 | 9.7% |
| Other race | 1,632 | 7.9% |
| Two or more races | 588 | 2.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 155 | 0.8% |
| Asian | 38 | 0.2% |
Household income
Under $10k
5.7%
$10k–$15k
5.9%
$15k–$25k
15.4%
$25k–$35k
23.0%
$35k–$50k
13.4%
$50k–$75k
13.7%
$75k–$100k
10.1%
$100k–$150k
8.2%
$150k–$200k
3.7%
$200k+
1.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 15.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 23.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 13.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 10.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 8.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 3.7% |
| $200k+ | 1.0% |
| Median income | $44,283 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
25.2%
$50k–$100k
35.2%
$100k–$150k
19.0%
$150k–$200k
7.7%
$200k–$300k
7.5%
$300k–$500k
3.1%
$500k–$1M
2.3%
$1M+
0.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $79,263 |
| Median rent / month | $276 |
| Owner occupied | 82.2% |
| Renter occupied | 17.8% |
| Vacant | 32.6% |
| Single-family detached | 60.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.1% |
| Mobile homes | 37.5% |
| Median rooms | 6.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.29 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 16.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 15.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 13.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 25.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 7.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 6.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 3.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 24.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 58.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 13.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.7% |
| 3 or more | 17.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 28.1% |
| Electricity | 59.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 6.0% |
| Wood | 6.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,011 | 48.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 350 | 5.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,434 | 15.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,170 | 29.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,035 | 21.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,572 | 50.3% |
| Average household size | 2.29 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 20.0% | 16.2% |
| Married | 60.4% | 50.6% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 15.8% |
| Divorced | 13.6% | 16.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.1%
Some HS, no diploma
7.9%
HS graduate
38.1%
Some college, no degree
23.9%
Associate's degree
5.7%
Bachelor's degree
14.5%
Graduate / professional
7.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 90.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 22.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 227 | 8.1% |
| Kindergarten | 178 | 2.2% |
| Elementary school | 2,352 | 39.3% |
| High school | 1,122 | 15.8% |
| College / grad school | 454 | 9.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
35.1%
Education & healthcare
14.2%
Professional & management
12.8%
Construction
8.4%
Retail trade
6.7%
Public administration
5.2%
Transportation & utilities
4.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.0%
Agriculture & mining
3.6%
Other services
2.9%
Finance & real estate
2.4%
Wholesale trade
0.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 16.6% |
| Service | 14.8% |
| Sales & office | 11.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 21.0% |
| Production & transportation | 36.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 79.4% |
| Government | 15.0% |
| Self-employed | 5.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 93.6% |
| Carpool | 4.0% |
| Public transit | 1.2% |
| Walk | 0.2% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 19.9 |
Poverty
All people
17.0%
Under 18 years
17.6%
18 and over
15.1%
Married-couple families
8.0%
Female-led households
23.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 53.1% |
| Retirement income | 26.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 11.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 6.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 37.8% |
| High cholesterol | 33.6% |
| Heart disease | 7.1% |
| Stroke | 3.7% |
| Asthma | 8.9% |
| Arthritis | 25.8% |
| Kidney disease | 3.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.8% |
| Cancer | 6.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 12.0% |
| No physical activity | 29.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 19.6% |
| Poor mental health | 14.0% |
| Poor physical health | 12.2% |
| No health insurance | 14.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 68.5% |
| Visited dentist | 47.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 78.4% |
| Teeth loss | 17.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 780 | 4.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 27.7% |
| Under 18 | 16.8% |
| 18–64 years | 20.7% |
| 65 and over | 42.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 46.0% |
| Public insurance | 62.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 13.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 17,563 | 92.6% |
| Spanish | 956 | 2.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 938 | 1.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 13 | 0.7% |
| Other languages | 5 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 17,346 | 98.1% |
| Born in same state | 17,181 | 97.9% |
| Born in different state | 11,560 | 53.7% |
| Foreign born | 165 | 0.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,298 | 1.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 244 | 6.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1,464 | 7.9% |
| French | 1,393 | 7.5% |
| Arab | 1,107 | 5.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 80 | 0.4% |
| German | 3 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 46.0% |
| Internet access | 83.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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