71852 ZIP Code — Nashville, AR

Howard County, Arkansas

ZIP code 71852 is located in Nashville, Arkansas, within Howard County. It covers approximately 252.77 square miles and serves a population of 9,688 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 71852

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 $138,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.

Median household income is $51,176. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. 39% 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 17 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 71852 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

9,688

population

252.77

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

71852 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 71852

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71852. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Nashville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

71833 Dierks (10.4 mi) 71851 Mineral Springs (11.3 mi) 71958 Murfreesboro (12.3 mi) 71846 Lockesburg (13.6 mi) 71855 Ozan (15 mi) 71831 Columbus (15.7 mi) 71959 Newhope (15.9 mi) 71847 Mc Caskill (16.4 mi) 71859 Saratoga (18.9 mi) 71950 Kirby (19.6 mi) 71952 Langley (19.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	9,688
Population density	38 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	061

Geography
Land area	252.77 sq mi
Water area	0.92 sq mi
Latitude	34.0189
Longitude	-93.8817
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	58.3%	59.8%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	29.4%	27.8%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	9.8%	10.1%	15.7%
Over $200k	2.4%	2.3%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

9,688

Population

People per sq mi

38.6

Median age

$51,176

Median household income

$27,552

Per capita income

$138,600

Median home value

$723

Median monthly rent

71.8%

Home ownership

18.6%

Poverty rate

6.3%

Unemployment

3,305

Housing units

17.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

361

Under 5

375

334

5–9

348

306

10–14

318

349

15–19

362

210

20–24

218

582

25–34

605

801

35–44

832

424

45–54

441

268

55–59

279

364

60–64

379

432

65–74

449

271

75–84

281

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,497	25.8%
18 and over	7,191	74.2%
65 and over	1,532	15.8%
Median age	38.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 57.1%

Black or African American 16.5%

Hispanic or Latino 12.1%

Other race 11.5%

Two or more races 1.4%

Asian 0.9%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	6,297	57.1%
Black or African American	1,815	16.5%
Hispanic or Latino	1,338	12.1%
Other race	1,273	11.5%
Two or more races	155	1.4%
Asian	104	0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	27	0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	17	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	58.3%	59.8%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	29.4%	27.8%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	9.8%	10.1%	15.7%
Over $200k	2.4%	2.3%	4.0%

Under $10k 4.3%

$10k–$15k 5.9%

$15k–$25k 12.5%

$25k–$35k 12.3%

$35k–$50k 13.6%

$50k–$75k 18.3%

$75k–$100k 12.8%

$100k–$150k 11.9%

$150k–$200k 4.8%

$200k+ 3.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.3%
$10k–$15k	5.9%
$15k–$25k	12.5%
$25k–$35k	12.3%
$35k–$50k	13.6%
$50k–$75k	18.3%
$75k–$100k	12.8%
$100k–$150k	11.9%
$150k–$200k	4.8%
$200k+	3.6%
Median income	$51,176

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.9%

$50k–$100k 18.2%

$100k–$150k 24.5%

$150k–$200k 23.5%

$200k–$300k 12.9%

$300k–$500k 5.5%

$500k–$1M 2.2%

$1M+ 0.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$138,600
Median rent / month	$723
Owner occupied	71.8%
Renter occupied	28.2%
Vacant	13.0%
Single-family detached	75.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	15.8%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.52

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.8%
2000–2009	12.2%
1990–1999	10.8%
1980–1989	15.0%
1970–1979	25.0%
1960–1969	7.3%
1950–1959	11.1%
1940–1949	2.1%
1939 or earlier	8.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.7%
1 bedroom	5.9%
2 bedrooms	22.2%
3 bedrooms	56.6%
4 bedrooms	11.8%
5+ bedrooms	0.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.4%
1 vehicle	25.8%
2 vehicles	36.7%
3 or more	33.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	29.2%
Electricity	61.5%
Propane / LP gas	4.0%
Wood	5.2%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,925	50.5%
Cohabiting couple	135	3.5%
Male householder, no spouse	608	16.0%
Female householder, no spouse	1,143	30.0%
Households with children under 18	1,245	32.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,119	29.4%
Average household size	2.51

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.7%	22.4%
Married	57.3%	49.0%
Separated	0.1%	3.3%
Widowed	3.2%	13.6%
Divorced	12.6%	11.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.1%

Some HS, no diploma 6.3%

HS graduate 39.3%

Some college, no degree 22.0%

Associate's degree 9.6%

Bachelor's degree 11.2%

Graduate / professional 6.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.6%
Bachelor's or higher	17.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	227	9.2%
Kindergarten	88	3.6%
Elementary school	1,233	50.1%
High school	491	20.0%
College / grad school	421	17.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 32.2%

Education & healthcare 18.4%

Agriculture & mining 12.3%

Retail trade 5.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.6%

Public administration 5.0%

Construction 4.6%

Finance & real estate 3.8%

Other services 3.6%

Information 2.9%

Professional & management 2.9%

Transportation & utilities 1.6%

Wholesale trade 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.0%
Service	17.8%
Sales & office	17.4%
Natural resources & construction	15.3%
Production & transportation	25.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.1%
Government	13.4%
Self-employed	7.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.9%
Carpool	12.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.3%
Work from home	3.3%
Other means	0.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	17.3

Poverty

All people 18.6%

Under 18 years 28.7%

18 and over 15.1%

Married-couple families 8.7%

Female-led households 45.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.7%
Retirement income	18.6%
Supplemental Security	5.3%
Cash public assistance	0.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.6%
High blood pressure	41.1%
High cholesterol	38.3%
Diabetes	13.2%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	27.8%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	9.5%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.6%
Binge drinking	14.2%
No physical activity	33.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.8%
Depression	24.7%
Fair or poor health	22.7%
Poor mental health	17.2%
Poor physical health	14.5%
No health insurance	17.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.6%
Visited dentist	51.1%
Cholesterol screening	87.6%
Teeth loss	22.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	392	5.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.0%
Under 18	7.3%
18–64 years	12.6%
65 and over	44.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	54.6%
Public insurance	44.6%
No insurance	13.9%
Uninsured under 19	15.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	8,952	92.4%
Spanish	579	6.5%
Other Indo-European	492	5.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	56	0.6%
Other languages	31	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	8,684	89.6%
Born in same state	8,643	89.2%
Born in different state	5,751	59.4%
Foreign born	41	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	1,004	10.4%
Not a US citizen	235	23.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	925	9.5%
Arab	629	6.5%
Italian	488	5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	51	0.5%
English	46	0.5%
German	1	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.3%
Internet access	88.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71852

What city is ZIP code 71852 in?

ZIP code 71852 is primarily assigned to Nashville, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 71852 in?

ZIP code 71852 falls within Howard County, Arkansas.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71852?

19% of residents in ZIP code 71852 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 71852 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 71852 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 71852?

The median home value in ZIP code 71852 is $138,600.

What is the population of ZIP code 71852?

ZIP code 71852 has an estimated population of 9,688 residents, with a density of 38 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 71852 in?

ZIP code 71852 observes the CST timezone.