71749 ZIP Code — Junction City, AR

Union County, Arkansas

ZIP code 71749 is located in Junction City, Arkansas, within Union County. It covers approximately 160.02 square miles and serves a population of 2,886 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 71749

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 $98,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $63,654. 40% 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 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 71749 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,886

population

160.02

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

71749 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 71749

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71749. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Junction City	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

71730 El Dorado (10.2 mi) 71256 Lillie (11.3 mi) 71079 Summerfield (11.5 mi) 71762 Smackover (16 mi) 71758 Mount Holly (16.5 mi) 71277 Spearsville (17.6 mi) 71048 Lisbon (18.3 mi) 71222 Bernice (20 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,886
Population density	18 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	139

Geography
Land area	160.02 sq mi
Water area	0.09 sq mi
Latitude	33.0994
Longitude	-92.7760
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	870

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.5%	54.8%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	22.4%	26.2%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	14.3%	16.0%	15.7%
Over $200k	1.8%	3.0%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

2,886

Population

People per sq mi

47.3

Median age

$63,654

Median household income

$34,637

Per capita income

$98,000

Median home value

$746

Median monthly rent

86.8%

Home ownership

16.7%

Poverty rate

2.3%

Unemployment

1,350

Housing units

19.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

118

5–9

154

10–14

15–19

128

20–24

25–34

153

35–44

199

181

45–54

237

195

55–59

255

60–64

134

65–74

176

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	689	23.9%
18 and over	2,197	76.1%
65 and over	473	16.4%
Median age	47.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 66.5%

Black or African American 29.7%

Two or more races 2.3%

Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,945	66.5%
Black or African American	868	29.7%
Two or more races	67	2.3%
Hispanic or Latino	38	1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	6	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.5%	54.8%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	22.4%	26.2%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	14.3%	16.0%	15.7%
Over $200k	1.8%	3.0%	4.0%

Under $10k 13.2%

$10k–$15k 0.3%

$15k–$25k 4.6%

$25k–$35k 19.8%

$35k–$50k 9.0%

$50k–$75k 12.3%

$75k–$100k 6.6%

$100k–$150k 10.8%

$150k–$200k 9.3%

$200k+ 14.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	13.2%
$10k–$15k	0.3%
$15k–$25k	4.6%
$25k–$35k	19.8%
$35k–$50k	9.0%
$50k–$75k	12.3%
$75k–$100k	6.6%
$100k–$150k	10.8%
$150k–$200k	9.3%
$200k+	14.2%
Median income	$63,654

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 26.9%

$50k–$100k 25.3%

$100k–$150k 16.2%

$150k–$200k 6.0%

$200k–$300k 5.3%

$300k–$500k 18.0%

$500k–$1M 2.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$98,000
Median rent / month	$746
Owner occupied	86.8%
Renter occupied	13.2%
Vacant	25.0%
Single-family detached	69.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	30.8%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.66

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	12.3%
2000–2009	16.1%
1990–1999	17.1%
1980–1989	10.5%
1970–1979	21.0%
1960–1969	10.7%
1950–1959	3.3%
1940–1949	3.5%
1939 or earlier	5.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	9.1%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	23.6%
3 bedrooms	54.9%
4 bedrooms	8.3%
5+ bedrooms	3.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.1%
1 vehicle	33.8%
2 vehicles	28.3%
3 or more	31.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	30.1%
Electricity	51.2%
Propane / LP gas	12.2%
Wood	1.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	446	39.7%
Cohabiting couple	44	3.9%
Male householder, no spouse	87	7.7%
Female householder, no spouse	547	48.7%
Households with children under 18	235	20.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	385	34.3%
Average household size	2.57

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	37.7%	14.3%
Married	59.4%	31.6%
Separated	0.5%	3.0%
Widowed	0.1%	26.9%
Divorced	2.2%	24.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.2%

Some HS, no diploma 9.1%

HS graduate 39.8%

Some college, no degree 24.0%

Associate's degree 3.1%

Bachelor's degree 17.2%

Graduate / professional 2.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.6%
Bachelor's or higher	19.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	15	2.1%
Kindergarten	109	15.0%
Elementary school	263	36.3%
High school	231	31.9%
College / grad school	107	14.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 36.2%

Manufacturing 15.9%

Professional & management 11.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.7%

Transportation & utilities 7.8%

Construction 6.2%

Retail trade 6.0%

Finance & real estate 2.1%

Information 2.0%

Other services 1.3%

Agriculture & mining 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	39.3%
Service	19.5%
Sales & office	8.5%
Natural resources & construction	14.9%
Production & transportation	17.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.8%
Government	27.5%
Self-employed	1.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.9%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	91.1%
Carpool	4.1%
Public transit	0.9%
Walk	2.1%
Work from home	1.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.9

Poverty

All people 16.7%

Under 18 years 16.0%

18 and over 16.9%

Married-couple families 13.9%

Female-led households 9.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.2%
Retirement income	20.5%
Supplemental Security	3.0%
Cash public assistance	0.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.9%
High blood pressure	41.4%
High cholesterol	39.0%
Diabetes	13.6%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	27.5%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	8.8%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.1%
Binge drinking	14.3%
No physical activity	30.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.8%
Depression	23.8%
Fair or poor health	20.5%
Poor mental health	16.2%
Poor physical health	13.5%
No health insurance	14.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.5%
Visited dentist	57.1%
Cholesterol screening	89.9%
Teeth loss	18.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	136	6.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.3%
Under 18	15.7%
18–64 years	15.4%
65 and over	45.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	49.1%
Public insurance	58.2%
No insurance	6.9%
Uninsured under 19	1.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,794	96.8%
Spanish	12	0.4%
Other Indo-European	12	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,874	99.6%
Born in same state	2,874	99.6%
Born in different state	1,970	68.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	12	0.4%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	407	14.1%
French	163	5.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	115	4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.9%
Internet access	81.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71749

What city is ZIP code 71749 in?

ZIP code 71749 is primarily assigned to Junction City, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 71749 in?

ZIP code 71749 falls within Union County, Arkansas.

Is ZIP code 71749 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 71749 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71749?

17% of residents in ZIP code 71749 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 71749 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 71749 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 71749?

The median home value in ZIP code 71749 is $98,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 71749 in?

ZIP code 71749 observes the CST timezone.