Lafayette County, AR ZIP Codes
Arkansas (AR) · 4 ZIP codes · 4 cities
4
ZIP codes
6,163
population (2021)
-19.4%
pop change since 2010
05073
FIPS code
Lafayette County ZIP code map
About Lafayette County
Lafayette County is located in Arkansas and contains 4 ZIP codes across 4 cities and communities.
The county's population was 6,163 as of 2021,
a decrease of
19.4% from 7,645 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Lafayette County is 05073.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 6,163 |
| 2010 population | 7,645 |
| Change | -19.4% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Arkansas |
| FIPS code | 05073 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Lafayette County
ZIP codes for Lafayette County, AR (4)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71826 | Bradley | Lafayette | View map |
| 71827 | Buckner | Lafayette | View map |
| 71845 | Lewisville | Lafayette | View map |
| 71860 | Stamps | Lafayette | View map |
Demographics & statistics
5,826
Population
46.1
Median age
$40,096
Median household income
$22,993
Per capita income
$54,175
Median home value
$340
Median monthly rent
76.0%
Home ownership
21.3%
Poverty rate
7.0%
Unemployment
2,761
Housing units
10.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
121
Under 5
113
144
5–9
134
212
10–14
197
190
15–19
178
216
20–24
201
186
25–34
173
394
35–44
367
399
45–54
373
263
55–59
246
195
60–64
181
388
65–74
362
234
75–84
218
73
85+
68
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,149 | 19.0% |
| 18 and over | 4,677 | 81.0% |
| 65 and over | 1,343 | 21.6% |
| Median age | 46.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
53.3%
Black or African American
35.2%
Two or more races
4.4%
Hispanic or Latino
3.9%
Other race
1.6%
Asian
1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,234 | 53.3% |
| Black or African American | 2,135 | 35.2% |
| Two or more races | 269 | 4.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 238 | 3.9% |
| Other race | 97 | 1.6% |
| Asian | 74 | 1.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 17 | 0.3% |
Household income
Under $10k
8.0%
$10k–$15k
6.8%
$15k–$25k
18.0%
$25k–$35k
12.5%
$35k–$50k
10.4%
$50k–$75k
14.8%
$75k–$100k
7.1%
$100k–$150k
17.9%
$150k–$200k
3.5%
$200k+
1.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 8.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 6.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 18.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 12.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 14.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 7.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 3.5% |
| $200k+ | 1.1% |
| Median income | $40,096 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
46.5%
$50k–$100k
31.9%
$100k–$150k
6.7%
$150k–$200k
4.7%
$200k–$300k
7.3%
$300k–$500k
2.0%
$500k–$1M
0.4%
$1M+
0.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $54,175 |
| Median rent / month | $340 |
| Owner occupied | 76.0% |
| Renter occupied | 24.1% |
| Vacant | 28.1% |
| Single-family detached | 65.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.6% |
| Mobile homes | 29.4% |
| Median rooms | 5.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.49 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.6% |
| 2010–2019 | 6.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 14.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 11.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 8.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 19.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 11.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 11.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 6.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 9.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 3.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 2.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 29.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 51.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 12.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 28.4% |
| 3 or more | 26.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 30.7% |
| Electricity | 54.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 8.3% |
| Fuel oil | 0.4% |
| Wood | 5.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,004 | 44.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 138 | 6.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 388 | 16.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 796 | 32.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 634 | 26.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 946 | 37.6% |
| Average household size | 2.48 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 31.4% | 21.1% |
| Married | 45.9% | 45.2% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 3.1% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 16.9% |
| Divorced | 13.6% | 13.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
10.3%
Some HS, no diploma
10.3%
HS graduate
47.3%
Some college, no degree
16.0%
Associate's degree
6.1%
Bachelor's degree
6.9%
Graduate / professional
3.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 79.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 10.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 93 | 8.6% |
| Kindergarten | 26 | 2.9% |
| Elementary school | 577 | 49.7% |
| High school | 318 | 29.6% |
| College / grad school | 96 | 9.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.3%
Agriculture & mining
18.4%
Retail trade
14.0%
Manufacturing
12.6%
Transportation & utilities
7.7%
Public administration
5.9%
Professional & management
4.4%
Construction
3.7%
Finance & real estate
3.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
2.9%
Other services
2.6%
Information
0.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 27.0% |
| Service | 18.0% |
| Sales & office | 18.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 13.3% |
| Production & transportation | 23.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 69.8% |
| Government | 19.4% |
| Self-employed | 10.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 80.3% |
| Carpool | 9.9% |
| Public transit | 0.5% |
| Walk | 2.5% |
| Other means | 2.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 25.7 |
Poverty
All people
21.3%
Under 18 years
23.5%
18 and over
20.6%
Married-couple families
12.1%
Female-led households
24.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 47.2% |
| Retirement income | 14.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 12.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 47.9% |
| High cholesterol | 40.6% |
| Heart disease | 9.6% |
| Stroke | 5.3% |
| Asthma | 11.3% |
| Arthritis | 31.4% |
| Kidney disease | 4.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 11.1% |
| Cancer | 7.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 12.2% |
| No physical activity | 37.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 38.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 27.4% |
| Poor mental health | 17.3% |
| Poor physical health | 16.4% |
| No health insurance | 17.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 79.7% |
| Visited dentist | 47.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.4% |
| Teeth loss | 25.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 370 | 8.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 5.0% |
| 18–64 years | 17.0% |
| 65 and over | 36.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 47.0% |
| Public insurance | 56.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 5,592 | 96.3% |
| Spanish | 147 | 3.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 141 | 2.9% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 5,627 | 96.4% |
| Born in same state | 5,625 | 96.4% |
| Born in different state | 3,488 | 59.5% |
| Foreign born | 2 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 199 | 3.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 88 | 44.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 932 | 16% |
| Italian | 298 | 5.1% |
| French | 272 | 4.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 24 | 0.4% |
| Dutch | 5 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.9% |
| Internet access | 80.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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