Howard County, AR ZIP Codes
Arkansas (AR) · 5 ZIP codes · 5 cities
5
ZIP codes
12,698
population (2021)
-7.9%
pop change since 2010
05061
FIPS code
Howard County ZIP code map
About Howard County
Howard County is located in Arkansas and contains 5 ZIP codes across 5 cities and communities.
The county's population was 12,698 as of 2021,
a decrease of
7.9% from 13,789 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Howard County is 05061.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 12,698 |
| 2010 population | 13,789 |
| Change | -7.9% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Arkansas |
| FIPS code | 05061 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Howard County
ZIP codes for Howard County, AR (5)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71833 | Dierks | Howard | View map |
| 71851 | Mineral Springs | Howard | View map |
| 71852 | Nashville | Howard | View map |
| 71859 | Saratoga | Howard | View map |
| 71971 | Umpire | Howard | View map |
Demographics & statistics
14,075
Population
40.3
Median age
$47,822
Median household income
$26,596
Per capita income
$124,675
Median home value
$695
Median monthly rent
74.2%
Home ownership
12.3%
Poverty rate
9.7%
Unemployment
5,292
Housing units
15.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
437
Under 5
493
438
5–9
495
486
10–14
549
448
15–19
505
370
20–24
417
667
25–34
753
1,028
35–44
1,161
673
45–54
759
418
55–59
472
514
60–64
580
631
65–74
711
395
75–84
445
108
85+
122
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,519 | 20.9% |
| 18 and over | 10,556 | 79.1% |
| 65 and over | 2,412 | 19.7% |
| Median age | 40.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
61.3%
Black or African American
17.3%
Hispanic or Latino
9.7%
Other race
8.4%
Two or more races
2.3%
Asian
0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,566 | 61.3% |
| Black or African American | 2,696 | 17.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,520 | 9.7% |
| Other race | 1,304 | 8.4% |
| Two or more races | 351 | 2.3% |
| Asian | 104 | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 27 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 27 | 0.2% |
Household income
Under $10k
4.7%
$10k–$15k
6.3%
$15k–$25k
18.5%
$25k–$35k
11.6%
$35k–$50k
10.9%
$50k–$75k
25.3%
$75k–$100k
9.6%
$100k–$150k
9.3%
$150k–$200k
2.1%
$200k+
1.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 6.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 18.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 11.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 25.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 9.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 9.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 2.1% |
| $200k+ | 1.9% |
| Median income | $47,822 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
13.7%
$50k–$100k
22.2%
$100k–$150k
19.4%
$150k–$200k
22.8%
$200k–$300k
12.8%
$300k–$500k
8.2%
$500k–$1M
0.6%
$1M+
0.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $124,675 |
| Median rent / month | $695 |
| Owner occupied | 74.2% |
| Renter occupied | 25.9% |
| Vacant | 19.8% |
| Single-family detached | 76.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 19.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.35 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 12.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 15.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 13.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 13.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 20.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 6.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 6.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 2.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 18.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 66.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 9.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.8% |
| 3 or more | 28.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 24.0% |
| Electricity | 65.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 3.7% |
| Wood | 5.5% |
| Solar | 0.4% |
| No fuel used | 0.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,724 | 43.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 177 | 2.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 981 | 20.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,799 | 33.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,732 | 25.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,805 | 35.2% |
| Average household size | 2.29 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 29.0% | 25.6% |
| Married | 56.0% | 42.3% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 16.3% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 13.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.5%
Some HS, no diploma
6.5%
HS graduate
51.4%
Some college, no degree
17.2%
Associate's degree
7.1%
Bachelor's degree
9.5%
Graduate / professional
5.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 15.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 346 | 10.5% |
| Kindergarten | 138 | 3.5% |
| Elementary school | 1,705 | 39.3% |
| High school | 779 | 32.4% |
| College / grad school | 514 | 14.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
30.8%
Manufacturing
28.5%
Retail trade
8.8%
Agriculture & mining
6.7%
Construction
5.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
3.8%
Transportation & utilities
3.2%
Information
3.0%
Other services
3.0%
Public administration
2.5%
Finance & real estate
2.4%
Wholesale trade
1.1%
Professional & management
1.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 33.7% |
| Service | 12.8% |
| Sales & office | 15.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.9% |
| Production & transportation | 26.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 79.5% |
| Government | 13.4% |
| Self-employed | 7.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 86.2% |
| Carpool | 10.2% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.8% |
| Other means | 0.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 24.9 |
Poverty
All people
12.3%
Under 18 years
13.3%
18 and over
11.7%
Married-couple families
5.0%
Female-led households
20.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 40.3% |
| Retirement income | 24.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 6.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 41.7% |
| High cholesterol | 38.3% |
| Heart disease | 8.4% |
| Stroke | 4.1% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| Arthritis | 28.3% |
| Kidney disease | 3.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 9.6% |
| Cancer | 7.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 14.3% |
| No physical activity | 32.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 22.2% |
| Poor mental health | 17.0% |
| Poor physical health | 14.4% |
| No health insurance | 16.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.9% |
| Visited dentist | 52.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.0% |
| Teeth loss | 21.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 623 | 9.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 17.7% |
| Under 18 | 3.5% |
| 18–64 years | 13.0% |
| 65 and over | 47.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 56.4% |
| Public insurance | 51.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 5.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 13,145 | 95.5% |
| Spanish | 681 | 3.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 594 | 2.8% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 56 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 31 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 12,904 | 95.2% |
| Born in same state | 12,833 | 94.7% |
| Born in different state | 8,897 | 69.2% |
| Foreign born | 71 | 0.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,171 | 4.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 316 | 18.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 1,284 | 9.1% |
| Italian | 1,114 | 7.9% |
| Arab | 865 | 6.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 64 | 0.5% |
| Polish | 59 | 0.4% |
| German | 1 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 44.0% |
| Internet access | 89.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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