71747 ZIP Code — Huttig, AR

Union County, Arkansas

ZIP code 71747 is located in Huttig, Arkansas, within Union County. It covers approximately 86.64 square miles and serves a population of 821 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 71747

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $66,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 95%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $35,500. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. 70% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with public administration as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 41 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 7% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (44%), smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 16% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 71747 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

821

population

86.64

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

71747 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 71747

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71747. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Huttig	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

71765 Strong (8.3 mi) 71260 Marion (13 mi) 71635 Crossett (13.1 mi) 71651 Jersey (19.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	821
Population density	9 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	139

Geography
Land area	86.64 sq mi
Water area	8.09 sq mi
Latitude	33.0609
Longitude	-92.2039
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	70.5%	54.8%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	24.9%	26.2%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	4.6%	16.0%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.0%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

821

Population

People per sq mi

59.8

Median age

$35,500

Median household income

$23,358

Per capita income

$66,000

Median home value

Median monthly rent

95.3%

Home ownership

20.0%

Poverty rate

19.8%

Unemployment

655

Housing units

7.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	113	13.8%
18 and over	708	86.2%
65 and over	235	28.6%
Median age	59.8 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 58.7%

White 40.9%

Two or more races 0.4%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	482	58.7%
White	336	40.9%
Two or more races	3	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	70.5%	54.8%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	24.9%	26.2%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	4.6%	16.0%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.0%	4.0%

Under $10k 5.7%

$10k–$15k 11.6%

$15k–$25k 23.9%

$25k–$35k 8.2%

$35k–$50k 11.9%

$50k–$75k 23.3%

$75k–$100k 8.5%

$100k–$150k 6.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.7%
$10k–$15k	11.6%
$15k–$25k	23.9%
$25k–$35k	8.2%
$35k–$50k	11.9%
$50k–$75k	23.3%
$75k–$100k	8.5%
$100k–$150k	6.9%
Median income	$35,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 43.6%

$50k–$100k 35.3%

$100k–$150k 17.8%

$200k–$300k 0.7%

$1M+ 2.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$66,000
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	95.3%
Renter occupied	4.7%
Vacant	52.5%
Single-family detached	59.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	39.3%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.65

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	2.1%
2010–2019	3.1%
2000–2009	13.1%
1990–1999	18.5%
1980–1989	7.2%
1970–1979	30.4%
1960–1969	2.8%
1950–1959	4.2%
1940–1949	15.5%
1939 or earlier	3.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.1%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	30.9%
3 bedrooms	59.4%
4 bedrooms	7.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.3%
1 vehicle	34.3%
2 vehicles	40.6%
3 or more	19.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	46.9%
Electricity	39.6%
Propane / LP gas	8.5%
Wood	5.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	108	34.0%
Cohabiting couple	5	1.6%
Male householder, no spouse	73	23.0%
Female householder, no spouse	132	41.5%
Households with children under 18	42	13.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	187	58.8%
Average household size	2.58

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.8%	14.3%
Married	58.4%	23.9%
Separated	8.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.6%	17.6%
Divorced	8.3%	44.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.3%

Some HS, no diploma 13.2%

HS graduate 36.9%

Some college, no degree 30.2%

Associate's degree 12.3%

Bachelor's degree 2.4%

Graduate / professional 4.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.6%
Bachelor's or higher	7.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	7	5.1%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	8	5.9%
High school	68	50.0%
College / grad school	53	39.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Public administration 30.2%

Finance & real estate 24.3%

Education & healthcare 13.4%

Manufacturing 12.7%

Retail trade 7.5%

Agriculture & mining 6.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.6%

Construction 1.5%

Professional & management 0.7%

Transportation & utilities 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	13.8%
Service	9.0%
Sales & office	57.1%
Natural resources & construction	2.2%
Production & transportation	17.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	61.2%
Government	38.8%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.2%
Carpool	7.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	6.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	41.2

Poverty

All people 20.0%

Under 18 years 47.8%

18 and over 15.5%

Married-couple families 6.5%

Female-led households 18.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	69.5%
Retirement income	31.8%
Supplemental Security	6.0%
Cash public assistance	2.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	44.3%
High blood pressure	43.2%
High cholesterol	38.6%
Diabetes	14.4%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	27.5%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	8.9%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.6%
Binge drinking	12.9%
No physical activity	33.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.9%
Depression	23.1%
Fair or poor health	22.4%
Poor mental health	16.4%
Poor physical health	14.0%
No health insurance	16.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.3%
Visited dentist	54.7%
Cholesterol screening	89.8%
Teeth loss	20.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	115	16.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.0%
Under 18	0.9%
18–64 years	14.2%
65 and over	34.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	50.4%
Public insurance	60.2%
No insurance	3.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	792	96.5%
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)	821	100.0%
Born in same state	821	100.0%
Born in different state	610	74.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	460	56%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	18	2.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.7%
Internet access	75.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71747

What city is ZIP code 71747 in?

ZIP code 71747 is primarily assigned to Huttig, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 71747 in?

ZIP code 71747 falls within Union County, Arkansas.

Does ZIP code 71747 have a large retiree population?

70% of households in ZIP code 71747 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 71747 mostly owner-occupied?

95% of occupied units in ZIP code 71747 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 71747 have an older population?

29% of residents in ZIP code 71747 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 71747?

7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 71747 in?

ZIP code 71747 observes the CST timezone.