71847 ZIP Code — Mc Caskill, AR

Hempstead County, Arkansas

ZIP code 71847 is located in Mc Caskill, Arkansas, within Hempstead County. It covers approximately 56.00 square miles and serves a population of 265 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 71847

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $118,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $28,750. Poverty affects 39% of residents, above the national average. 60% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 18 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 31% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 30%.

Overall, ZIP code 71847 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

265

population

56.00

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

71847 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 71847

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71847. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mc Caskill	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

71825 Blevins (4.9 mi) 71855 Ozan (7.8 mi) 71940 Delight (10.5 mi) 71958 Murfreesboro (12.4 mi) 71831 Columbus (13.9 mi) 71862 Washington (14.4 mi) 71852 Nashville (16.4 mi) 71962 Okolona (18.6 mi) 71801 Hope (18.9 mi) 71857 Prescott (19.6 mi) 71851 Mineral Springs (19.7 mi) 71950 Kirby (19.9 mi)

Demographics updated 07/2026

Population
Total population	265
Population density	5 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	057

Geography
Land area	56.00 sq mi
Water area	0.11 sq mi
Latitude	33.9329
Longitude	-93.6147
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	870

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 07/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	65.4%	51.6%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	24.1%	33.2%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	10.5%	12.2%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.1%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

265

Population

People per sq mi

43.8

Median age

$28,750

Median household income

$16,017

Per capita income

$118,300

Median home value

Median monthly rent

91.3%

Home ownership

38.9%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

202

Housing units

30.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	93	35.1%
18 and over	172	64.9%
65 and over	89	33.6%
Median age	43.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 54%

Black or African American 38.5%

Two or more races 7.5%

Group	Count	%
White	143	54%
Black or African American	102	38.5%
Two or more races	20	7.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	65.4%	51.6%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	24.1%	33.2%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	10.5%	12.2%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.1%	4.0%

$10k–$15k 18.5%

$15k–$25k 31.5%

$25k–$35k 1.1%

$35k–$50k 16.3%

$50k–$75k 20.7%

$75k–$100k 6.5%

$100k–$150k 5.4%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	18.5%
$15k–$25k	31.5%
$25k–$35k	1.1%
$35k–$50k	16.3%
$50k–$75k	20.7%
$75k–$100k	6.5%
$100k–$150k	5.4%
Median income	$28,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 27.4%

$50k–$100k 9.5%

$100k–$150k 44.0%

$150k–$200k 3.6%

$200k–$300k 15.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$118,300
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	91.3%
Renter occupied	8.7%
Vacant	56.2%
Single-family detached	50.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	50.0%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.87

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	10.5%
1990–1999	29.0%
1980–1989	14.3%
1970–1979	13.3%
1960–1969	9.0%
1950–1959	20.0%
1940–1949	2.4%
1939 or earlier	1.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	43.8%
3 bedrooms	40.5%
4 bedrooms	15.7%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	17.4%
1 vehicle	23.9%
2 vehicles	53.3%
3 or more	5.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	21.7%
Electricity	44.6%
Propane / LP gas	15.2%
Wood	18.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	45	48.9%
Cohabiting couple	3	3.3%
Male householder, no spouse	15	16.3%
Female householder, no spouse	29	31.5%
Households with children under 18	35	38.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	57	62.0%
Average household size	2.88

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.9%	9.9%
Married	71.6%	50.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	28.6%
Divorced	4.5%	11.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.2%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 33.8%

Some college, no degree 24.7%

Associate's degree 7.8%

Bachelor's degree 18.2%

Graduate / professional 12.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.8%
Bachelor's or higher	30.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	57	56.4%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	8	7.9%
High school	23	22.8%
College / grad school	13	12.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 43.6%

Construction 27.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.9%

Public administration 10.9%

Education & healthcare 7.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	20.0%
Service	18.2%
Sales & office	14.5%
Natural resources & construction	27.3%
Production & transportation	20.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	54.5%
Government	18.2%
Self-employed	27.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	90.0%
Carpool	5.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	5.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	18.4

Poverty

All people 38.9%

Under 18 years 74.2%

18 and over 19.8%

Married-couple families 15.6%

Female-led households 66.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	59.8%
Retirement income	23.9%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.1%
High blood pressure	42.0%
High cholesterol	39.9%
Diabetes	13.5%
Heart disease	8.5%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	30.4%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	9.6%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.4%
Binge drinking	14.5%
No physical activity	32.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.3%
Depression	24.2%
Fair or poor health	21.6%
Poor mental health	15.8%
Poor physical health	14.1%
No health insurance	15.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.1%
Visited dentist	55.7%
Cholesterol screening	89.9%
Teeth loss	18.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	19	11.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	29.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	30.1%
65 and over	60.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	41.1%
Public insurance	67.9%
No insurance	5.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	191	72.1%
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)	265	100.0%
Born in same state	265	100.0%
Born in different state	128	48.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	13	4.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.7%
Internet access	77.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71847

What city is ZIP code 71847 in?

ZIP code 71847 is primarily assigned to Mc Caskill, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 71847 in?

ZIP code 71847 falls within Hempstead County, Arkansas.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71847?

39% of residents in ZIP code 71847 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 71847 have a large retiree population?

60% of households in ZIP code 71847 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 71847 have an older population?

34% of residents in ZIP code 71847 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 71847 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 71847 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 71847 in?

ZIP code 71847 observes the CST timezone.