71851 ZIP Code — Mineral Springs, AR

Howard County, Arkansas

ZIP code 71851 is located in Mineral Springs, Arkansas, within Howard County. It covers approximately 80.86 square miles and serves a population of 1,894 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 71851

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 $94,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.

Median household income is $47,098. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 31% 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 21 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 9% 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 71851 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,894

population

80.86

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

71851 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 71851

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71851. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mineral Springs	Acceptable
Mineral Springs	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

71859 Saratoga (8 mi) 71831 Columbus (9.7 mi) 71846 Lockesburg (9.8 mi) 71852 Nashville (11.3 mi) 71855 Ozan (13.7 mi) 71862 Washington (15.5 mi) 71822 Ashdown (16 mi) 71838 Fulton (17.2 mi) 71842 Horatio (18.7 mi) 71833 Dierks (18.9 mi) 71853 Ogden (19.2 mi) 71847 Mc Caskill (19.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,894
Population density	23 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	061

Geography
Land area	80.86 sq mi
Water area	2.49 sq mi
Latitude	33.8653
Longitude	-93.9490
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	60.6%	59.8%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	31.0%	27.8%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	6.8%	10.1%	15.7%
Over $200k	1.6%	2.3%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,894

Population

People per sq mi

40.7

Median age

$47,098

Median household income

$23,183

Per capita income

$94,400

Median home value

$822

Median monthly rent

73.6%

Home ownership

7.3%

Poverty rate

4.7%

Unemployment

842

Housing units

9.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

104

10–14

134

15–19

20–24

25–34

116

35–44

151

45–54

123

55–59

60–64

120

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	512	27.0%
18 and over	1,382	73.0%
65 and over	285	15.0%
Median age	40.7 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 41.8%

White 39.6%

Two or more races 8.7%

Hispanic or Latino 8.4%

Other race 1.5%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	865	41.8%
White	818	39.6%
Two or more races	180	8.7%
Hispanic or Latino	174	8.4%
Other race	31	1.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	60.6%	59.8%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	31.0%	27.8%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	6.8%	10.1%	15.7%
Over $200k	1.6%	2.3%	4.0%

Under $10k 5.0%

$10k–$15k 4.7%

$15k–$25k 8.7%

$25k–$35k 18.2%

$35k–$50k 14.2%

$50k–$75k 26.1%

$75k–$100k 16.0%

$100k–$150k 3.6%

$150k–$200k 1.8%

$200k+ 1.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.0%
$10k–$15k	4.7%
$15k–$25k	8.7%
$25k–$35k	18.2%
$35k–$50k	14.2%
$50k–$75k	26.1%
$75k–$100k	16.0%
$100k–$150k	3.6%
$150k–$200k	1.8%
$200k+	1.7%
Median income	$47,098

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 19.8%

$50k–$100k 35.8%

$100k–$150k 11.5%

$150k–$200k 10.3%

$200k–$300k 16.7%

$300k–$500k 4.7%

$500k–$1M 0.3%

$1M+ 0.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$94,400
Median rent / month	$822
Owner occupied	73.6%
Renter occupied	26.4%
Vacant	25.5%
Single-family detached	77.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	17.6%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.51

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	8.5%
2000–2009	1.6%
1990–1999	17.9%
1980–1989	19.5%
1970–1979	20.4%
1960–1969	13.8%
1950–1959	2.9%
1940–1949	6.7%
1939 or earlier	8.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.3%
1 bedroom	0.3%
2 bedrooms	19.8%
3 bedrooms	66.2%
4 bedrooms	9.3%
5+ bedrooms	4.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.5%
1 vehicle	34.1%
2 vehicles	28.8%
3 or more	32.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	44.6%
Electricity	53.4%
Wood	2.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	304	38.9%
Cohabiting couple	19	2.4%
Male householder, no spouse	147	18.8%
Female householder, no spouse	311	39.8%
Households with children under 18	255	32.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	220	28.2%
Average household size	2.43

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.7%	26.8%
Married	51.5%	39.5%
Separated	2.8%	5.0%
Widowed	5.8%	10.0%
Divorced	12.2%	18.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.4%

Some HS, no diploma 4.4%

HS graduate 55.6%

Some college, no degree 23.0%

Associate's degree 6.6%

Bachelor's degree 7.3%

Graduate / professional 1.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.3%
Bachelor's or higher	9.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	54	11.3%
Kindergarten	43	9.0%
Elementary school	244	50.9%
High school	122	25.5%
College / grad school	16	3.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 39.3%

Education & healthcare 19.9%

Construction 8.6%

Transportation & utilities 8.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.8%

Retail trade 6.0%

Other services 2.9%

Information 1.9%

Public administration 1.9%

Agriculture & mining 1.8%

Wholesale trade 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	19.9%
Service	21.2%
Sales & office	14.3%
Natural resources & construction	10.0%
Production & transportation	34.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.5%
Government	13.0%
Self-employed	10.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.6%
Carpool	11.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.9

Poverty

All people 7.3%

Under 18 years 12.3%

18 and over 5.5%

Married-couple families 0.7%

Female-led households 7.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.4%
Retirement income	17.8%
Supplemental Security	2.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.5%
High blood pressure	44.2%
High cholesterol	37.3%
Diabetes	14.3%
Heart disease	7.9%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	27.7%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	8.4%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.5%
Binge drinking	13.1%
No physical activity	32.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.7%
Depression	22.4%
Fair or poor health	22.1%
Poor mental health	16.3%
Poor physical health	13.6%
No health insurance	16.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.2%
Visited dentist	52.7%
Cholesterol screening	89.7%
Teeth loss	20.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	82	5.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.9%
Under 18	5.9%
18–64 years	14.9%
65 and over	37.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	53.9%
Public insurance	52.3%
No insurance	8.2%
Uninsured under 19	4.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,782	94.1%
Spanish	102	5.7%
Other Indo-European	102	5.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,727	91.2%
Born in same state	1,697	89.6%
Born in different state	1,113	58.8%
Foreign born	30	1.6%
Naturalized citizen	167	8.8%
Not a US citizen	81	48.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	251	13.3%
Arab	74	3.9%
French	39	2.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	15	0.8%
Polish	5	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.2%
Internet access	93.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71851

What city is ZIP code 71851 in?

ZIP code 71851 is primarily assigned to Mineral Springs, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 71851 in?

ZIP code 71851 falls within Howard County, Arkansas.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 71851?

9% 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 typical home value in ZIP code 71851?

The median home value in ZIP code 71851 is $94,400.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 71851?

The median household income in ZIP code 71851 is $47,098, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 71851?

ZIP code 71851 has an estimated population of 1,894 residents, with a density of 23 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 71851 in?

ZIP code 71851 observes the CST timezone.