71957 ZIP Code — Mount Ida, AR

Montgomery County, Arkansas

ZIP code 71957 is located in Mount Ida, Arkansas, within Montgomery County. It covers approximately 159.91 square miles and serves a population of 2,876 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 71957

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 $152,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $45,781. Poverty affects 19% 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 management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (15%), smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 71957 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,876

population

159.91

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

71957 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 71957

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71957. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mount Ida	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

71969 Sims (5.8 mi) 71965 Pencil Bluff (6.5 mi) 71960 Norman (9.3 mi) 71961 Oden (10 mi) 71935 Caddo Gap (10.5 mi) 71970 Story (10.9 mi) 71943 Glenwood (17.5 mi) 72827 Bluffton (18.1 mi) 72950 Parks (19.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,876
Population density	18 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	097

Geography
Land area	159.91 sq mi
Water area	12.99 sq mi
Latitude	34.5812
Longitude	-93.6614
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	54.2%	60.0%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	29.6%	26.2%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	15.1%	12.4%	15.7%
Over $200k	1.0%	1.4%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

2,876

Population

People per sq mi

57.4

Median age

$45,781

Median household income

$28,067

Per capita income

$152,400

Median home value

$628

Median monthly rent

79.7%

Home ownership

18.5%

Poverty rate

3.1%

Unemployment

1,953

Housing units

16.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

102

100

35–44

104

173

45–54

180

55–59

158

60–64

164

290

65–74

302

180

75–84

187

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	440	15.3%
18 and over	2,436	84.7%
65 and over	1,055	36.7%
Median age	57.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.6%

Two or more races 2.1%

Black or African American 0.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Hispanic or Latino 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,781	96.6%
Two or more races	60	2.1%
Black or African American	21	0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	14	0.5%
Hispanic or Latino	4	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.2%	60.0%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	29.6%	26.2%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	15.1%	12.4%	15.7%
Over $200k	1.0%	1.4%	4.0%

Under $10k 7.8%

$10k–$15k 13.0%

$15k–$25k 10.9%

$25k–$35k 5.3%

$35k–$50k 19.0%

$50k–$75k 15.3%

$75k–$100k 9.0%

$100k–$150k 14.0%

$150k–$200k 0.9%

$200k+ 4.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.8%
$10k–$15k	13.0%
$15k–$25k	10.9%
$25k–$35k	5.3%
$35k–$50k	19.0%
$50k–$75k	15.3%
$75k–$100k	9.0%
$100k–$150k	14.0%
$150k–$200k	0.9%
$200k+	4.8%
Median income	$45,781

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.9%

$50k–$100k 29.4%

$100k–$150k 12.1%

$150k–$200k 16.8%

$200k–$300k 13.1%

$300k–$500k 19.5%

$500k–$1M 1.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$152,400
Median rent / month	$628
Owner occupied	79.7%
Renter occupied	20.3%
Vacant	43.8%
Single-family detached	59.9%
Large apartment buildings	1.1%
Mobile homes	24.3%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.22

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.9%
2000–2009	18.3%
1990–1999	23.7%
1980–1989	18.3%
1970–1979	13.1%
1960–1969	5.8%
1950–1959	10.6%
1940–1949	3.4%
1939 or earlier	2.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.5%
1 bedroom	10.8%
2 bedrooms	32.6%
3 bedrooms	43.7%
4 bedrooms	10.7%
5+ bedrooms	0.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.4%
1 vehicle	28.8%
2 vehicles	40.1%
3 or more	27.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	31.3%
Electricity	49.8%
Propane / LP gas	6.4%
Wood	9.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	671	54.2%
Cohabiting couple	54	4.4%
Male householder, no spouse	206	16.6%
Female householder, no spouse	307	24.8%
Households with children under 18	210	17.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	674	54.4%
Average household size	2.22

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.8%	8.6%
Married	61.3%	51.7%
Separated	1.1%	1.9%
Widowed	3.9%	14.0%
Divorced	12.0%	23.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.3%

Some HS, no diploma 9.4%

HS graduate 29.2%

Some college, no degree 31.9%

Associate's degree 7.7%

Bachelor's degree 11.3%

Graduate / professional 5.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.3%
Bachelor's or higher	16.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	30	8.5%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	146	41.2%
High school	77	21.8%
College / grad school	101	28.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 17.2%

Education & healthcare 15.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 14.5%

Public administration 10.2%

Finance & real estate 9.8%

Manufacturing 7.3%

Construction 5.7%

Agriculture & mining 5.3%

Professional & management 4.8%

Transportation & utilities 3.7%

Wholesale trade 2.5%

Other services 2.0%

Information 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.6%
Service	17.3%
Sales & office	28.3%
Natural resources & construction	12.2%
Production & transportation	7.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.4%
Government	17.3%
Self-employed	9.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.8%
Carpool	3.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.3%
Work from home	6.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.2

Poverty

All people 18.5%

Under 18 years 22.8%

18 and over 17.7%

Married-couple families 8.6%

Female-led households 19.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	59.5%
Retirement income	35.5%
Supplemental Security	6.9%
Cash public assistance	2.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.9%
High blood pressure	47.6%
High cholesterol	45.7%
Diabetes	15.1%
Heart disease	11.4%
Stroke	5.0%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	35.7%
Kidney disease	4.4%
Pulmonary disease	12.2%
Cancer	9.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.5%
Binge drinking	12.0%
No physical activity	33.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.1%
Depression	23.9%
Fair or poor health	23.3%
Poor mental health	15.1%
Poor physical health	15.9%
No health insurance	14.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.2%
Visited dentist	54.1%
Cholesterol screening	91.1%
Teeth loss	19.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	208	8.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	32.5%
Under 18	15.4%
18–64 years	18.9%
65 and over	59.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.4%
Public insurance	60.8%
No insurance	10.4%
Uninsured under 19	12.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,699	93.8%
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)	2,871	99.8%
Born in same state	2,861	99.5%
Born in different state	1,878	65.3%
Foreign born	10	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	5	0.2%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	640	22.3%
Italian	419	14.6%
Arab	188	6.5%
German	39	1.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	33	1.1%
Irish	13	0.5%
Polish	10	0.3%
Dutch	5	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.0%
Internet access	90.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71957

What city is ZIP code 71957 in?

ZIP code 71957 is primarily assigned to Mount Ida, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 71957 in?

ZIP code 71957 falls within Montgomery County, Arkansas.

Does ZIP code 71957 have an older population?

37% of residents in ZIP code 71957 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 71957 have a large retiree population?

60% of households in ZIP code 71957 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71957?

19% of residents in ZIP code 71957 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 71957?

The median home value in ZIP code 71957 is $152,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 71957 in?

ZIP code 71957 observes the CST timezone.