71959 ZIP Code — Newhope, AR

Pike County, Arkansas

ZIP code 71959 is located in Newhope, Arkansas, within Pike County. It covers approximately 70.10 square miles and serves a population of 805 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 71959

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 $120,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 19% 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. 31% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 71959 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

805

population

70.10

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

71959 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 71959

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71959. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Newhope	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

71952 Langley (4.7 mi) 71833 Dierks (10.3 mi) 71971 Umpire (12.3 mi) 71950 Kirby (14 mi) 71958 Murfreesboro (15 mi) 71852 Nashville (15.9 mi) 71935 Caddo Gap (17.3 mi) 71960 Norman (17.4 mi) 71943 Glenwood (18.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	805
Population density	11 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	109

Geography
Land area	70.10 sq mi
Water area	0.37 sq mi
Latitude	34.2492
Longitude	-93.8816
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	50.9%	61.6%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	27.5%	26.6%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	17.2%	9.0%	15.7%
Over $200k	4.4%	2.9%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

805

Population

People per sq mi

32.6

Median age

Median household income

$25,639

Per capita income

$120,800

Median home value

Median monthly rent

83.9%

Home ownership

17.2%

Poverty rate

4.1%

Unemployment

270

Housing units

19.2%

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	182	22.6%
18 and over	623	77.4%
65 and over	113	14.0%
Median age	32.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	805	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.9%	61.6%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	27.5%	26.6%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	17.2%	9.0%	15.7%
Over $200k	4.4%	2.9%	4.0%

Under $10k 6.3%

$10k–$15k 15.4%

$15k–$25k 2.8%

$25k–$35k 18.9%

$35k–$50k 5.1%

$50k–$75k 9.4%

$75k–$100k 4.3%

$100k–$150k 31.5%

$200k+ 6.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.3%
$10k–$15k	15.4%
$15k–$25k	2.8%
$25k–$35k	18.9%
$35k–$50k	5.1%
$50k–$75k	9.4%
$75k–$100k	4.3%
$100k–$150k	31.5%
$200k+	6.3%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 17.8%

$50k–$100k 12.7%

$100k–$150k 41.3%

$150k–$200k 2.8%

$200k–$300k 12.2%

$500k–$1M 13.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$120,800
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	83.9%
Renter occupied	16.1%
Vacant	18.3%
Single-family detached	51.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	48.9%
Median rooms	4.9
Avg household size (owned)	3.34

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.9%
2000–2009	15.1%
1990–1999	30.9%
1980–1989	20.3%
1970–1979	22.8%
1960–1969	1.6%
1950–1959	5.5%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.9%
2 bedrooms	29.9%
3 bedrooms	45.7%
4 bedrooms	20.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	13.4%
1 vehicle	10.2%
2 vehicles	39.0%
3 or more	37.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	65.0%
Propane / LP gas	22.0%
Wood	13.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	185	72.8%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	7	2.8%
Female householder, no spouse	62	24.4%
Households with children under 18	82	32.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	96	37.8%
Average household size	3.17

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.7%	32.0%
Married	64.3%	48.7%
Separated	0.0%	2.9%
Widowed	0.0%	2.9%
Divorced	0.0%	13.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.6%

Some HS, no diploma 1.6%

HS graduate 47.7%

Some college, no degree 17.4%

Associate's degree 5.4%

Bachelor's degree 10.4%

Graduate / professional 8.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.8%
Bachelor's or higher	19.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	85	55.9%
High school	47	30.9%
College / grad school	20	13.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 23.2%

Manufacturing 10.8%

Retail trade 10.3%

Other services 10.3%

Construction 7.9%

Agriculture & mining 6.7%

Professional & management 2.6%

Finance & real estate 2.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.6%
Service	39.0%
Sales & office	6.2%
Natural resources & construction	13.4%
Production & transportation	4.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.2%
Government	15.1%
Self-employed	6.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.8%
Carpool	9.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.9%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	36.1

Poverty

All people 17.2%

Under 18 years 14.9%

18 and over 17.8%

Married-couple families 2.2%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.8%
Retirement income	11.8%
Supplemental Security	10.6%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	22.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.6%
High blood pressure	42.1%
High cholesterol	41.8%
Diabetes	12.8%
Heart disease	9.0%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	30.2%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	10.0%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.7%
Binge drinking	14.2%
No physical activity	30.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.2%
Depression	24.6%
Fair or poor health	20.2%
Poor mental health	15.7%
Poor physical health	14.0%
No health insurance	14.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.6%
Visited dentist	56.7%
Cholesterol screening	89.6%
Teeth loss	17.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	28	4.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.7%
Under 18	20.9%
18–64 years	19.8%
65 and over	46.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	49.9%
Public insurance	26.1%
No insurance	31.2%
Uninsured under 19	31.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	755	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)	805	100.0%
Born in same state	805	100.0%
Born in different state	599	74.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	97	12%
French	59	7.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	56	7%
English	5	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	31.6%
Internet access	88.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71959

What city is ZIP code 71959 in?

ZIP code 71959 is primarily assigned to Newhope, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 71959 in?

ZIP code 71959 falls within Pike County, Arkansas.

Is ZIP code 71959 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 71959 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71959?

17% of residents in ZIP code 71959 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 71959 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 71959 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 71959?

The median home value in ZIP code 71959 is $120,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 71959 in?

ZIP code 71959 observes the CST timezone.