71842 ZIP Code — Horatio, AR

Sevier County, Arkansas

ZIP code 71842 is located in Horatio, Arkansas, within Sevier County. It covers approximately 68.15 square miles and serves a population of 1,962 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 71842

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $149,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.

The gap between median ($53,288) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 50% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% 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 11% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 71842 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,962

population

68.15

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

71842 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 71842

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71842. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Horatio	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

71866 Winthrop (6.6 mi) 71846 Lockesburg (10.6 mi) 71832 De Queen (11.8 mi) 71836 Foreman (14.6 mi) 71822 Ashdown (16.1 mi) 71851 Mineral Springs (18.7 mi) 71841 Gillham (19.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,962
Population density	29 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	133

Geography
Land area	68.15 sq mi
Water area	1.02 sq mi
Latitude	33.8891
Longitude	-94.2735
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	55.2%	53.6%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	23.8%	31.1%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	12.1%	12.5%	15.7%
Over $200k	8.8%	2.8%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,962

Population

People per sq mi

39.3

Median age

$53,288

Median household income

$34,164

Per capita income

$149,800

Median home value

$813

Median monthly rent

71.7%

Home ownership

11.2%

Poverty rate

3.9%

Unemployment

730

Housing units

13.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

103

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

147

25–34

128

108

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

181

65–74

159

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	473	24.1%
18 and over	1,489	75.9%
65 and over	414	21.1%
Median age	39.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 48.7%

Hispanic or Latino 22.6%

Other race 17%

Two or more races 9%

Asian 1.7%

Black or African American 0.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	1,234	48.7%
Hispanic or Latino	574	22.6%
Other race	430	17%
Two or more races	227	9%
Asian	43	1.7%
Black or African American	18	0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	10	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.2%	53.6%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	23.8%	31.1%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	12.1%	12.5%	15.7%
Over $200k	8.8%	2.8%	4.0%

Under $10k 4.3%

$10k–$15k 5.0%

$15k–$25k 7.9%

$25k–$35k 9.8%

$35k–$50k 19.2%

$50k–$75k 20.1%

$75k–$100k 6.4%

$100k–$150k 18.4%

$150k–$200k 3.4%

$200k+ 5.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.3%
$10k–$15k	5.0%
$15k–$25k	7.9%
$25k–$35k	9.8%
$35k–$50k	19.2%
$50k–$75k	20.1%
$75k–$100k	6.4%
$100k–$150k	18.4%
$150k–$200k	3.4%
$200k+	5.6%
Median income	$53,288

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.6%

$50k–$100k 14.6%

$100k–$150k 18.9%

$150k–$200k 31.9%

$200k–$300k 16.1%

$300k–$500k 1.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$149,800
Median rent / month	$813
Owner occupied	71.7%
Renter occupied	28.3%
Vacant	21.4%
Single-family detached	79.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	15.7%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.57

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	9.7%
2000–2009	7.9%
1990–1999	13.5%
1980–1989	14.5%
1970–1979	35.9%
1960–1969	11.3%
1950–1959	6.9%
1940–1949	0.3%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	5.1%
1 bedroom	13.3%
2 bedrooms	17.5%
3 bedrooms	52.5%
4 bedrooms	10.0%
5+ bedrooms	1.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.8%
1 vehicle	23.4%
2 vehicles	46.5%
3 or more	26.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	12.5%
Electricity	78.9%
Propane / LP gas	2.6%
Wood	6.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	495	67.1%
Cohabiting couple	13	1.8%
Male householder, no spouse	101	13.7%
Female householder, no spouse	129	17.5%
Households with children under 18	233	31.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	306	41.5%
Average household size	2.66

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.0%	12.7%
Married	67.1%	66.6%
Separated	0.0%	2.5%
Widowed	1.7%	9.7%
Divorced	9.2%	8.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 9.3%

Some HS, no diploma 9.0%

HS graduate 31.8%

Some college, no degree 26.5%

Associate's degree 9.6%

Bachelor's degree 7.9%

Graduate / professional 5.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	81.7%
Bachelor's or higher	13.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	79	22.6%
Kindergarten	15	4.3%
Elementary school	174	49.9%
High school	48	13.8%
College / grad school	33	9.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 30.2%

Education & healthcare 22.6%

Agriculture & mining 18.9%

Wholesale trade 6.0%

Construction 5.6%

Transportation & utilities 4.5%

Retail trade 3.1%

Finance & real estate 3.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.5%

Professional & management 1.7%

Public administration 1.4%

Other services 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.2%
Service	7.9%
Sales & office	9.1%
Natural resources & construction	17.1%
Production & transportation	37.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	67.8%
Government	13.8%
Self-employed	14.9%
Unpaid family workers	3.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.5%
Carpool	9.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.9%
Work from home	9.3%
Other means	0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.5

Poverty

All people 11.2%

Under 18 years 18.9%

18 and over 8.8%

Married-couple families 2.4%

Female-led households 30.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	50.4%
Retirement income	12.1%
Supplemental Security	5.1%
Cash public assistance	0.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.5%
High blood pressure	38.2%
High cholesterol	38.1%
Diabetes	12.2%
Heart disease	7.7%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	27.1%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	9.1%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.6%
Binge drinking	15.3%
No physical activity	31.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.4%
Depression	25.4%
Fair or poor health	21.1%
Poor mental health	17.0%
Poor physical health	13.9%
No health insurance	18.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.3%
Visited dentist	53.0%
Cholesterol screening	86.6%
Teeth loss	20.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	170	11.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.4%
Under 18	4.7%
18–64 years	11.4%
65 and over	23.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	54.7%
Public insurance	57.6%
No insurance	7.5%
Uninsured under 19	5.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,768	90.1%
Spanish	257	14.5%
Other Indo-European	239	13.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	18	1.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,575	80.3%
Born in same state	1,575	80.3%
Born in different state	796	40.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	387	19.7%
Not a US citizen	90	23.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	261	13.3%
Italian	195	9.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	37	1.9%
English	23	1.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.6%
Internet access	91.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71842

What city is ZIP code 71842 in?

ZIP code 71842 is primarily assigned to Horatio, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 71842 in?

ZIP code 71842 falls within Sevier County, Arkansas.

Does ZIP code 71842 have a large retiree population?

50% of households in ZIP code 71842 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 71842?

14% 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 71842 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 71842 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 71842?

The median home value in ZIP code 71842 is $149,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 71842 in?

ZIP code 71842 observes the CST timezone.