71949 ZIP Code — Jessieville, AR

Garland County, Arkansas

ZIP code 71949 is located in Jessieville, Arkansas, within Garland County. It covers approximately 188.23 square miles and serves a population of 843 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 501.

About ZIP code 71949

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $111,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $25,167. Poverty affects 30% of residents, above the national average. 62% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

15% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 26%.

Overall, ZIP code 71949 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.

843

population

188.23

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

71949 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 71949

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71949. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Jessieville	Acceptable
Jessieville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

71956 Mountain Pine (4.6 mi) 71968 Royal (11.1 mi) 71909 Hot Springs Village (11.7 mi) 71913 Hot Springs National Park (15.8 mi) 71901 Hot Springs National Park (15.9 mi) 71970 Story (18.1 mi) 72126 Perryville (18.7 mi) 71964 Pearcy (19.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	843
Population density	4 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	051

Geography
Land area	188.23 sq mi
Water area	27.72 sq mi
Latitude	34.6819
Longitude	-93.1863
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	501

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	67.7%	49.7%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	27.7%	33.9%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	4.6%	13.7%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.7%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

843

Population

People per sq mi

58.6

Median age

$25,167

Median household income

$20,738

Per capita income

$111,400

Median home value

Median monthly rent

79.2%

Home ownership

29.9%

Poverty rate

4.8%

Unemployment

751

Housing units

14.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

105

65–74

103

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	153	18.1%
18 and over	690	81.9%
65 and over	275	32.6%
Median age	58.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 85.8%

Two or more races 6.9%

Hispanic or Latino 4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 3.3%

Group	Count	%
White	753	85.8%
Two or more races	61	6.9%
Hispanic or Latino	35	4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	29	3.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	67.7%	49.7%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	27.7%	33.9%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	4.6%	13.7%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.7%	4.0%

Under $10k 24.1%

$10k–$15k 6.4%

$15k–$25k 19.2%

$25k–$35k 7.3%

$35k–$50k 17.0%

$50k–$75k 2.4%

$75k–$100k 11.1%

$100k–$150k 12.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	24.1%
$10k–$15k	6.4%
$15k–$25k	19.2%
$25k–$35k	7.3%
$35k–$50k	17.0%
$50k–$75k	2.4%
$75k–$100k	11.1%
$100k–$150k	12.4%
Median income	$25,167

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 33.8%

$50k–$100k 14.8%

$100k–$150k 9.5%

$150k–$200k 33.8%

$500k–$1M 8.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$111,400
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	79.2%
Renter occupied	20.8%
Vacant	46.5%
Single-family detached	61.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	37.0%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	1.80

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	8.5%
2000–2009	27.0%
1990–1999	23.7%
1980–1989	20.6%
1970–1979	13.8%
1960–1969	2.4%
1950–1959	4.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	6.4%
1 bedroom	21.7%
2 bedrooms	25.6%
3 bedrooms	42.6%
4 bedrooms	3.8%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	57.7%
2 vehicles	33.8%
3 or more	8.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	53.5%
Propane / LP gas	30.1%
Wood	6.9%
No fuel used	9.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	213	47.1%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	124	27.4%
Female householder, no spouse	115	25.4%
Households with children under 18	121	26.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	232	51.3%
Average household size	1.87

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	18.5%	0.0%
Married	49.6%	55.4%
Separated	0.0%	6.3%
Widowed	17.2%	13.7%
Divorced	14.7%	24.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.7%

Some HS, no diploma 5.8%

HS graduate 51.4%

Some college, no degree 13.0%

Associate's degree 6.7%

Bachelor's degree 12.3%

Graduate / professional 2.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.5%
Bachelor's or higher	14.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	59	60.8%
High school	28	28.9%
College / grad school	10	10.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 37.7%

Finance & real estate 17.1%

Agriculture & mining 14.4%

Construction 11.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.6%

Manufacturing 5.4%

Professional & management 5.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	63.4%
Service	8.6%
Sales & office	14.0%
Natural resources & construction	4.7%
Production & transportation	9.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.6%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	14.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	92.6%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	7.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.4

Poverty

All people 29.9%

Under 18 years 40.5%

18 and over 27.5%

Married-couple families 20.7%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	62.2%
Retirement income	48.5%
Supplemental Security	6.6%
Cash public assistance	7.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.6%
High blood pressure	38.8%
High cholesterol	38.5%
Diabetes	11.2%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	26.0%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	8.3%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.9%
Binge drinking	14.9%
No physical activity	26.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.5%
Depression	24.1%
Fair or poor health	17.2%
Poor mental health	15.4%
Poor physical health	12.3%
No health insurance	11.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.5%
Visited dentist	64.0%
Cholesterol screening	89.3%
Teeth loss	14.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	100	14.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	26.0%
Under 18	7.2%
18–64 years	16.6%
65 and over	50.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	35.0%
Public insurance	65.5%
No insurance	15.3%
Uninsured under 19	13.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	787	93.4%
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)	843	100.0%
Born in same state	843	100.0%
Born in different state	646	76.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	164	19.5%
French	56	6.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	39	4.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	53.6%
Internet access	90.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71949

What city is ZIP code 71949 in?

ZIP code 71949 is primarily assigned to Jessieville, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 71949 in?

ZIP code 71949 falls within Garland County, Arkansas.

Does ZIP code 71949 have a large retiree population?

62% of households in ZIP code 71949 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 71949 have an older population?

33% of residents in ZIP code 71949 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71949?

30% of residents in ZIP code 71949 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 71949?

14% 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 71949 in?

ZIP code 71949 observes the CST timezone.