71958 ZIP Code — Murfreesboro, AR

Pike County, Arkansas

ZIP code 71958 is located in Murfreesboro, Arkansas, within Pike County. It covers approximately 140.00 square miles and serves a population of 2,258 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 71958

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $95,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 75%.

Median household income is $42,434. Poverty affects 26% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 17% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 43% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

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

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 27%.

Overall, ZIP code 71958 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.

2,258

population

140.00

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

71958 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 71958

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71958. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Murfreesboro	Acceptable
Murfreesboro	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

71950 Kirby (8.7 mi) 71940 Delight (11 mi) 71852 Nashville (12.3 mi) 71847 Mc Caskill (12.4 mi) 71959 Newhope (15 mi) 71952 Langley (16.1 mi) 71825 Blevins (16.3 mi) 71855 Ozan (17.1 mi) 71833 Dierks (17.7 mi) 71943 Glenwood (17.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,258
Population density	16 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	109

Geography
Land area	140.00 sq mi
Water area	4.56 sq mi
Latitude	34.1007
Longitude	-93.6911
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	62.6%	61.6%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	26.0%	26.6%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	11.1%	9.0%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.3%	2.9%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

2,258

Population

People per sq mi

46.0

Median age

$42,434

Median household income

$23,586

Per capita income

$95,400

Median home value

$484

Median monthly rent

74.9%

Home ownership

25.6%

Poverty rate

5.4%

Unemployment

1,180

Housing units

14.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

139

35–44

135

205

45–54

198

55–59

116

60–64

112

124

65–74

121

102

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	429	19.0%
18 and over	1,829	81.0%
65 and over	501	22.2%
Median age	46.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 80.1%

Black or African American 10.4%

Two or more races 6.2%

Hispanic or Latino 2.9%

Other race 0.3%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,862	80.1%
Black or African American	241	10.4%
Two or more races	145	6.2%
Hispanic or Latino	68	2.9%
Other race	6	0.3%
Asian	4	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	62.6%	61.6%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	26.0%	26.6%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	11.1%	9.0%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.3%	2.9%	4.0%

Under $10k 9.1%

$10k–$15k 8.6%

$15k–$25k 14.7%

$25k–$35k 9.8%

$35k–$50k 13.6%

$50k–$75k 17.8%

$75k–$100k 14.7%

$100k–$150k 7.2%

$150k–$200k 4.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.1%
$10k–$15k	8.6%
$15k–$25k	14.7%
$25k–$35k	9.8%
$35k–$50k	13.6%
$50k–$75k	17.8%
$75k–$100k	14.7%
$100k–$150k	7.2%
$150k–$200k	4.5%
Median income	$42,434

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 20.5%

$50k–$100k 35.7%

$100k–$150k 16.7%

$150k–$200k 8.1%

$200k–$300k 17.3%

$300k–$500k 1.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$95,400
Median rent / month	$484
Owner occupied	74.9%
Renter occupied	25.1%
Vacant	34.4%
Single-family detached	70.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.6%
Mobile homes	20.9%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.43

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.7%
2000–2009	7.7%
1990–1999	14.0%
1980–1989	23.3%
1970–1979	20.1%
1960–1969	12.8%
1950–1959	7.5%
1940–1949	6.3%
1939 or earlier	6.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.3%
1 bedroom	4.3%
2 bedrooms	29.4%
3 bedrooms	49.2%
4 bedrooms	13.3%
5+ bedrooms	1.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.2%
1 vehicle	32.1%
2 vehicles	44.8%
3 or more	21.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	43.9%
Electricity	44.4%
Propane / LP gas	6.4%
Wood	3.6%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	458	49.4%
Cohabiting couple	82	8.8%
Male householder, no spouse	180	19.4%
Female householder, no spouse	207	22.3%
Households with children under 18	242	26.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	324	35.0%
Average household size	2.35

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.5%	17.4%
Married	50.4%	51.4%
Separated	2.3%	1.8%
Widowed	6.9%	11.7%
Divorced	11.9%	17.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.4%

Some HS, no diploma 7.1%

HS graduate 38.3%

Some college, no degree 26.2%

Associate's degree 7.2%

Bachelor's degree 9.1%

Graduate / professional 5.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.5%
Bachelor's or higher	14.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	3	0.7%
Kindergarten	53	11.9%
Elementary school	225	50.3%
High school	90	20.1%
College / grad school	76	17.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 25.8%

Education & healthcare 20.5%

Retail trade 15.3%

Construction 8.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.9%

Transportation & utilities 4.5%

Finance & real estate 4.0%

Other services 4.0%

Public administration 3.7%

Professional & management 2.4%

Agriculture & mining 2.1%

Information 0.9%

Wholesale trade 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.2%
Service	17.0%
Sales & office	31.2%
Natural resources & construction	7.2%
Production & transportation	19.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.3%
Government	20.2%
Self-employed	5.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.5%
Carpool	9.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.5%
Work from home	0.7%
Other means	1.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.8

Poverty

All people 25.6%

Under 18 years 26.1%

18 and over 25.5%

Married-couple families 14.8%

Female-led households 44.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.7%
Retirement income	26.3%
Supplemental Security	4.2%
Cash public assistance	1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.5%
High blood pressure	42.2%
High cholesterol	40.9%
Diabetes	13.2%
Heart disease	9.2%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	30.3%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	10.4%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.1%
Binge drinking	14.0%
No physical activity	31.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.1%
Depression	24.9%
Fair or poor health	21.3%
Poor mental health	16.4%
Poor physical health	14.5%
No health insurance	14.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.8%
Visited dentist	54.7%
Cholesterol screening	88.4%
Teeth loss	19.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	181	9.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	26.6%
Under 18	7.0%
18–64 years	24.1%
65 and over	52.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	58.3%
Public insurance	46.9%
No insurance	10.1%
Uninsured under 19	1.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,201	97.5%
Spanish	3	0.1%
Other Indo-European	3	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,201	97.5%
Born in same state	2,195	97.2%
Born in different state	1,473	65.2%
Foreign born	6	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	57	2.5%
Not a US citizen	40	70.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	281	12.4%
Italian	227	10.1%
Arab	177	7.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	10	0.4%
Polish	6	0.3%
German	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.1%
Internet access	79.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71958

What city is ZIP code 71958 in?

ZIP code 71958 is primarily assigned to Murfreesboro, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 71958 in?

ZIP code 71958 falls within Pike County, Arkansas.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71958?

26% of residents in ZIP code 71958 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 71958?

15% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 71958 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 71958 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 71958?

The median home value in ZIP code 71958 is $95,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 71958 in?

ZIP code 71958 observes the CST timezone.