71653 ZIP Code — Lake Village, AR

Chicot County, Arkansas

ZIP code 71653 is located in Lake Village, Arkansas, within Chicot County. It covers approximately 258.11 square miles and serves a population of 4,640 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 71653

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $146,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 75%.

The gap between median ($53,464) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. 41% 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 21 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 71653 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,640

population

258.11

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

71653 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 71653

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71653. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lake Village	Acceptable
Lake Village	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

71638 Dermott (13.2 mi) 71663 Portland (14 mi) 38703 Greenville (14.4 mi) 71640 Eudora (15 mi) 38701 Greenville (17.5 mi) 71658 Montrose (18.1 mi) 71654 Mc Gehee (19.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,640
Population density	18 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	017

Geography
Land area	258.11 sq mi
Water area	30.50 sq mi
Latitude	33.3626
Longitude	-91.2689
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	52.6%	64.7%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	30.9%	23.8%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	10.0%	8.0%	15.7%
Over $200k	6.5%	3.6%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

4,640

Population

People per sq mi

42.5

Median age

$53,464

Median household income

$30,970

Per capita income

$146,100

Median home value

$695

Median monthly rent

74.8%

Home ownership

17.6%

Poverty rate

5.9%

Unemployment

1,936

Housing units

24.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

145

Under 5

154

5–9

218

10–14

230

158

15–19

168

158

20–24

166

189

25–34

200

250

35–44

265

274

45–54

289

100

55–59

106

200

60–64

211

281

65–74

298

151

75–84

160

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,074	23.1%
18 and over	3,566	76.9%
65 and over	1,022	22.0%
Median age	42.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 57.8%

Black or African American 33.6%

Two or more races 4.7%

Hispanic or Latino 3.5%

Asian 0.3%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,780	57.8%
Black or African American	1,616	33.6%
Two or more races	225	4.7%
Hispanic or Latino	170	3.5%
Asian	13	0.3%
Other race	6	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.6%	64.7%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	30.9%	23.8%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	10.0%	8.0%	15.7%
Over $200k	6.5%	3.6%	4.0%

Under $10k 9.8%

$10k–$15k 2.6%

$15k–$25k 15.1%

$25k–$35k 10.1%

$35k–$50k 11.3%

$50k–$75k 14.5%

$75k–$100k 15.1%

$100k–$150k 7.0%

$150k–$200k 3.8%

$200k+ 10.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.8%
$10k–$15k	2.6%
$15k–$25k	15.1%
$25k–$35k	10.1%
$35k–$50k	11.3%
$50k–$75k	14.5%
$75k–$100k	15.1%
$100k–$150k	7.0%
$150k–$200k	3.8%
$200k+	10.7%
Median income	$53,464

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.8%

$50k–$100k 25.2%

$100k–$150k 8.7%

$150k–$200k 13.5%

$200k–$300k 14.7%

$300k–$500k 19.3%

$500k–$1M 0.4%

$1M+ 1.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$146,100
Median rent / month	$695
Owner occupied	74.8%
Renter occupied	25.2%
Vacant	23.6%
Single-family detached	74.9%
Large apartment buildings	4.9%
Mobile homes	15.8%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.44

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	13.7%
2000–2009	11.8%
1990–1999	14.1%
1980–1989	14.9%
1970–1979	21.4%
1960–1969	12.1%
1950–1959	5.5%
1940–1949	2.6%
1939 or earlier	4.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.2%
1 bedroom	6.5%
2 bedrooms	15.4%
3 bedrooms	54.3%
4 bedrooms	20.0%
5+ bedrooms	1.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.9%
1 vehicle	30.9%
2 vehicles	46.4%
3 or more	15.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	25.8%
Electricity	63.0%
Propane / LP gas	9.5%
Wood	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	971	53.0%
Cohabiting couple	99	5.4%
Male householder, no spouse	242	13.2%
Female householder, no spouse	521	28.4%
Households with children under 18	613	33.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	688	37.5%
Average household size	2.48

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.3%	24.9%
Married	55.5%	52.3%
Separated	1.1%	0.7%
Widowed	4.1%	11.8%
Divorced	8.0%	10.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.2%

Some HS, no diploma 9.9%

HS graduate 35.7%

Some college, no degree 19.6%

Associate's degree 4.9%

Bachelor's degree 16.7%

Graduate / professional 7.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.8%
Bachelor's or higher	24.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	71	7.2%
Kindergarten	25	2.5%
Elementary school	545	55.3%
High school	251	25.5%
College / grad school	93	9.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.1%

Retail trade 11.7%

Agriculture & mining 9.7%

Construction 9.7%

Professional & management 7.4%

Finance & real estate 6.6%

Manufacturing 6.4%

Wholesale trade 5.6%

Transportation & utilities 5.6%

Other services 5.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.7%

Public administration 2.7%

Information 2.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.3%
Service	11.1%
Sales & office	26.5%
Natural resources & construction	18.4%
Production & transportation	10.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.8%
Government	19.0%
Self-employed	7.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.7%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.4%
Carpool	6.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.6%
Work from home	3.4%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.5

Poverty

All people 17.6%

Under 18 years 26.9%

18 and over 14.8%

Married-couple families 5.6%

Female-led households 26.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.5%
Retirement income	16.5%
Supplemental Security	6.3%
Cash public assistance	2.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.8%
High blood pressure	46.0%
High cholesterol	40.3%
Diabetes	15.7%
Heart disease	9.6%
Stroke	4.9%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	31.3%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	10.4%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.8%
Binge drinking	12.5%
No physical activity	34.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.4%
Depression	22.9%
Fair or poor health	24.8%
Poor mental health	16.0%
Poor physical health	15.0%
No health insurance	17.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.1%
Visited dentist	50.8%
Cholesterol screening	89.8%
Teeth loss	21.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	186	5.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.9%
Under 18	13.0%
18–64 years	14.9%
65 and over	49.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	51.8%
Public insurance	54.0%
No insurance	8.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,341	93.6%
Spanish	144	3.3%
Other Indo-European	133	3.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	6	0.1%
Other languages	5	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,410	95.0%
Born in same state	4,323	93.2%
Born in different state	2,390	51.5%
Foreign born	87	1.9%
Naturalized citizen	230	5.0%
Not a US citizen	82	35.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	361	7.8%
Italian	146	3.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	144	3.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.5%
Internet access	89.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71653

What city is ZIP code 71653 in?

ZIP code 71653 is primarily assigned to Lake Village, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 71653 in?

ZIP code 71653 falls within Chicot County, Arkansas.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71653?

18% of residents in ZIP code 71653 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 71653 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 71653 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 71653?

The median home value in ZIP code 71653 is $146,100.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 71653?

Health data for ZIP code 71653 shows elevated rates of diabetes (16%) and smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 71653 in?

ZIP code 71653 observes the CST timezone.