71658 ZIP Code — Montrose, AR

Ashley County, Arkansas

ZIP code 71658 is located in Montrose, Arkansas, within Ashley County. It covers approximately 119.52 square miles and serves a population of 447 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 71658

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 $53,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.

Median household income is $41,500. Poverty affects 42% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 28%.

Overall, ZIP code 71658 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.

447

population

119.52

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

71658 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 71658

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71658. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Montrose	Acceptable
Montrose	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

71663 Portland (9.3 mi) 71661 Parkdale (12.1 mi) 71646 Hamburg (14.8 mi) 71676 Wilmot (16.2 mi) 71638 Dermott (17.5 mi) 71653 Lake Village (18.1 mi) 71642 Fountain Hill (18.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	447
Population density	4 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	003

Geography
Land area	119.52 sq mi
Water area	2.08 sq mi
Latitude	33.3030
Longitude	-91.5737
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	77.3%	55.3%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	20.2%	31.9%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	2.5%	10.4%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.4%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

447

Population

People per sq mi

46.5

Median age

$41,500

Median household income

$17,764

Per capita income

$53,000

Median home value

$730

Median monthly rent

73.7%

Home ownership

41.6%

Poverty rate

14.0%

Unemployment

275

Housing units

0.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	90	20.1%
18 and over	357	79.9%
65 and over	71	15.9%
Median age	46.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 58.4%

Black or African American 39.4%

Hispanic or Latino 1.1%

Other race 1.1%

Group	Count	%
White	264	58.4%
Black or African American	178	39.4%
Hispanic or Latino	5	1.1%
Other race	5	1.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	77.3%	55.3%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	20.2%	31.9%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	2.5%	10.4%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.4%	4.0%

Under $10k 16.7%

$10k–$15k 10.2%

$15k–$25k 6.5%

$25k–$35k 11.8%

$35k–$50k 9.1%

$50k–$75k 37.1%

$75k–$100k 4.8%

$100k–$150k 3.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	16.7%
$10k–$15k	10.2%
$15k–$25k	6.5%
$25k–$35k	11.8%
$35k–$50k	9.1%
$50k–$75k	37.1%
$75k–$100k	4.8%
$100k–$150k	3.8%
Median income	$41,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 46.7%

$50k–$100k 41.6%

$150k–$200k 2.2%

$200k–$300k 3.6%

$300k–$500k 5.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$53,000
Median rent / month	$730
Owner occupied	73.7%
Renter occupied	26.3%
Vacant	42.6%
Single-family detached	58.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	41.7%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.35

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	12.3%
2000–2009	10.8%
1990–1999	25.3%
1980–1989	9.9%
1970–1979	16.7%
1960–1969	14.2%
1950–1959	5.6%
1940–1949	2.8%
1939 or earlier	2.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.2%
2 bedrooms	34.0%
3 bedrooms	59.6%
4 bedrooms	4.3%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.5%
1 vehicle	43.5%
2 vehicles	39.8%
3 or more	10.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	39.8%
Electricity	29.0%
Propane / LP gas	30.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	84	45.2%
Cohabiting couple	6	3.2%
Male householder, no spouse	37	19.9%
Female householder, no spouse	59	31.7%
Households with children under 18	27	14.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	62	33.3%
Average household size	2.40

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.9%	17.9%
Married	37.8%	40.8%
Separated	3.3%	0.0%
Widowed	3.3%	18.4%
Divorced	20.6%	22.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.9%

Some HS, no diploma 14.4%

HS graduate 43.8%

Some college, no degree 28.1%

Associate's degree 7.2%

Bachelor's degree 0.3%

Graduate / professional 0.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	79.7%
Bachelor's or higher	0.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	21	15.8%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	28	21.1%
High school	71	53.4%
College / grad school	13	9.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 32.6%

Public administration 26.2%

Manufacturing 12.1%

Construction 10.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.5%

Retail trade 3.5%

Education & healthcare 3.5%

Wholesale trade 1.4%

Transportation & utilities 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	18.4%
Service	26.2%
Sales & office	2.8%
Natural resources & construction	39.7%
Production & transportation	12.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	56.0%
Government	30.5%
Self-employed	13.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	97.2%
Carpool	1.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.4%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.9

Poverty

All people 41.6%

Under 18 years 91.1%

18 and over 29.1%

Married-couple families 22.6%

Female-led households 33.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.2%
Retirement income	20.4%
Supplemental Security	25.3%
Cash public assistance	3.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	18.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.7%
High blood pressure	46.7%
High cholesterol	38.2%
Diabetes	16.3%
Heart disease	8.7%
Stroke	4.8%
Asthma	11.0%
Arthritis	29.3%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	10.2%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.5%
Binge drinking	13.0%
No physical activity	37.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.6%
Depression	23.1%
Fair or poor health	25.7%
Poor mental health	17.4%
Poor physical health	15.7%
No health insurance	18.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.8%
Visited dentist	49.8%
Cholesterol screening	88.3%
Teeth loss	25.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	15	4.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	27.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	33.2%
65 and over	40.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	28.6%
Public insurance	72.3%
No insurance	11.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	430	96.2%
Spanish	1	0.2%
Other Indo-European	1	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	444	99.3%
Born in same state	444	99.3%
Born in different state	296	66.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	3	0.7%
Not a US citizen	3	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	26	5.8%
Italian	19	4.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	7	1.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.6%
Internet access	86.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71658

What city is ZIP code 71658 in?

ZIP code 71658 is primarily assigned to Montrose, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 71658 in?

ZIP code 71658 falls within Ashley County, Arkansas.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71658?

42% of residents in ZIP code 71658 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 71658 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 71658 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 71658?

The median home value in ZIP code 71658 is $53,000.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 71658?

Health data for ZIP code 71658 shows elevated rates of diabetes (16%) and smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 71658 in?

ZIP code 71658 observes the CST timezone.