71846 ZIP Code — Lockesburg, AR

Sevier County, Arkansas

ZIP code 71846 is located in Lockesburg, Arkansas, within Sevier County. It covers approximately 229.37 square miles and serves a population of 2,662 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 71846

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $88,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 75%.

Median household income is $47,500. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 71846 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,662

population

229.37

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

71846 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 71846

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71846. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lockesburg	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

71851 Mineral Springs (9.8 mi) 71842 Horatio (10.6 mi) 71832 De Queen (13.5 mi) 71852 Nashville (13.6 mi) 71833 Dierks (14.9 mi) 71859 Saratoga (15.8 mi) 71866 Winthrop (17.1 mi) 71822 Ashdown (17.1 mi) 71831 Columbus (19.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,662
Population density	12 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	133

Geography
Land area	229.37 sq mi
Water area	20.95 sq mi
Latitude	33.9354
Longitude	-94.0971
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	55.4%	53.6%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	29.5%	31.1%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	11.8%	12.5%	15.7%
Over $200k	3.3%	2.8%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

2,662

Population

People per sq mi

32.1

Median age

$47,500

Median household income

$22,579

Per capita income

$88,900

Median home value

$715

Median monthly rent

74.7%

Home ownership

22.3%

Poverty rate

9.5%

Unemployment

1,007

Housing units

9.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

135

Under 5

134

139

5–9

137

10–14

15–19

107

20–24

106

152

25–34

150

125

35–44

123

148

45–54

146

101

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	849	31.9%
18 and over	1,813	68.1%
65 and over	392	14.7%
Median age	32.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 84.7%

Black or African American 8.5%

Two or more races 2.6%

Hispanic or Latino 2.4%

Other race 1.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	2,310	84.7%
Black or African American	233	8.5%
Two or more races	70	2.6%
Hispanic or Latino	65	2.4%
Other race	37	1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	12	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.4%	53.6%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	29.5%	31.1%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	11.8%	12.5%	15.7%
Over $200k	3.3%	2.8%	4.0%

Under $10k 15.5%

$10k–$15k 5.1%

$15k–$25k 8.5%

$25k–$35k 10.3%

$35k–$50k 11.0%

$50k–$75k 21.0%

$75k–$100k 11.4%

$100k–$150k 9.2%

$150k–$200k 2.5%

$200k+ 5.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	15.5%
$10k–$15k	5.1%
$15k–$25k	8.5%
$25k–$35k	10.3%
$35k–$50k	11.0%
$50k–$75k	21.0%
$75k–$100k	11.4%
$100k–$150k	9.2%
$150k–$200k	2.5%
$200k+	5.5%
Median income	$47,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 29.2%

$50k–$100k 25.4%

$100k–$150k 23.0%

$150k–$200k 15.7%

$200k–$300k 3.4%

$300k–$500k 2.0%

$500k–$1M 1.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$88,900
Median rent / month	$715
Owner occupied	74.7%
Renter occupied	25.3%
Vacant	24.0%
Single-family detached	73.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	25.7%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.75

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	8.4%
2000–2009	16.8%
1990–1999	14.8%
1980–1989	15.4%
1970–1979	16.7%
1960–1969	12.0%
1950–1959	8.2%
1940–1949	0.6%
1939 or earlier	7.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.0%
1 bedroom	9.6%
2 bedrooms	21.9%
3 bedrooms	50.2%
4 bedrooms	16.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.5%
1 vehicle	33.9%
2 vehicles	29.6%
3 or more	33.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	20.1%
Electricity	71.1%
Propane / LP gas	2.8%
Wood	3.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	469	49.5%
Cohabiting couple	31	3.3%
Male householder, no spouse	147	15.5%
Female householder, no spouse	301	31.8%
Households with children under 18	330	34.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	267	28.2%
Average household size	2.81

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.4%	16.3%
Married	56.0%	57.9%
Separated	3.5%	3.8%
Widowed	1.0%	14.1%
Divorced	10.1%	7.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.3%

Some HS, no diploma 13.6%

HS graduate 36.3%

Some college, no degree 28.6%

Associate's degree 9.4%

Bachelor's degree 7.6%

Graduate / professional 2.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.1%
Bachelor's or higher	9.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	84	11.8%
Kindergarten	73	10.2%
Elementary school	364	51.0%
High school	113	15.8%
College / grad school	80	11.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 24.7%

Education & healthcare 13.4%

Retail trade 12.1%

Agriculture & mining 8.6%

Public administration 7.2%

Transportation & utilities 7.1%

Construction 6.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.6%

Professional & management 5.2%

Finance & real estate 4.1%

Other services 3.7%

Wholesale trade 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.2%
Service	11.2%
Sales & office	21.0%
Natural resources & construction	22.7%
Production & transportation	23.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.3%
Government	14.7%
Self-employed	10.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.9%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.5%
Carpool	14.6%
Public transit	0.4%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	4.6%
Other means	0.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.2

Poverty

All people 22.3%

Under 18 years 25.9%

18 and over 20.6%

Married-couple families 3.6%

Female-led households 60.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.4%
Retirement income	17.4%
Supplemental Security	3.5%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.8%
High blood pressure	43.0%
High cholesterol	40.3%
Diabetes	14.1%
Heart disease	9.2%
Stroke	4.5%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	30.7%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	11.0%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.3%
Binge drinking	14.3%
No physical activity	33.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.8%
Depression	26.0%
Fair or poor health	23.8%
Poor mental health	17.5%
Poor physical health	15.6%
No health insurance	16.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.7%
Visited dentist	50.1%
Cholesterol screening	86.8%
Teeth loss	23.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	46	2.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.8%
Under 18	11.8%
18–64 years	23.5%
65 and over	30.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	48.5%
Public insurance	55.6%
No insurance	10.8%
Uninsured under 19	2.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,393	89.9%
Spanish	7	0.3%
Other Indo-European	5	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	2	0.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,647	99.4%
Born in same state	2,637	99.1%
Born in different state	1,530	57.5%
Foreign born	10	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	15	0.6%
Not a US citizen	11	73.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	295	11.1%
Arab	202	7.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	136	5.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.6%
Internet access	90.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71846

What city is ZIP code 71846 in?

ZIP code 71846 is primarily assigned to Lockesburg, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 71846 in?

ZIP code 71846 falls within Sevier County, Arkansas.

Is ZIP code 71846 family-oriented?

32% of residents in ZIP code 71846 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 71846?

10% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71846?

22% of residents in ZIP code 71846 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 71846 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 71846 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 71846 in?

ZIP code 71846 observes the CST timezone.