71960 ZIP Code — Norman, AR

Montgomery County, Arkansas

ZIP code 71960 is located in Norman, Arkansas, within Montgomery County. It covers approximately 138.24 square miles and serves a population of 1,289 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 71960

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 $128,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.

Median household income is $49,281. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 17% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 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 diabetes (15%), smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks. 17% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 71960 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.

1,289

population

138.24

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

71960 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 71960

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71960. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Norman	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

71935 Caddo Gap (7.1 mi) 71957 Mount Ida (9.3 mi) 71961 Oden (11.2 mi) 71965 Pencil Bluff (11.5 mi) 71952 Langley (13 mi) 71969 Sims (14.6 mi) 71943 Glenwood (15.3 mi) 71959 Newhope (17.4 mi) 71950 Kirby (19.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,289
Population density	9 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	097

Geography
Land area	138.24 sq mi
Water area	0.14 sq mi
Latitude	34.4849
Longitude	-93.7759
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	61.0%	60.0%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	28.9%	26.2%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	10.1%	12.4%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.4%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,289

Population

People per sq mi

42.1

Median age

$49,281

Median household income

$26,071

Per capita income

$128,700

Median home value

$683

Median monthly rent

73.8%

Home ownership

17.9%

Poverty rate

10.7%

Unemployment

612

Housing units

15.2%

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	270	20.9%
18 and over	1,019	79.1%
65 and over	258	20.0%
Median age	42.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.3%

Two or more races 9.1%

Black or African American 2.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Hispanic or Latino 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,139	88.3%
Two or more races	117	9.1%
Black or African American	27	2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	6	0.5%
Hispanic or Latino	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.0%	60.0%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	28.9%	26.2%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	10.1%	12.4%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.4%	4.0%

Under $10k 10.1%

$10k–$15k 4.1%

$15k–$25k 17.7%

$25k–$35k 9.5%

$35k–$50k 10.9%

$50k–$75k 12.0%

$75k–$100k 16.5%

$100k–$150k 10.9%

$150k–$200k 2.5%

$200k+ 5.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.1%
$10k–$15k	4.1%
$15k–$25k	17.7%
$25k–$35k	9.5%
$35k–$50k	10.9%
$50k–$75k	12.0%
$75k–$100k	16.5%
$100k–$150k	10.9%
$150k–$200k	2.5%
$200k+	5.8%
Median income	$49,281

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.2%

$50k–$100k 33.2%

$100k–$150k 15.4%

$150k–$200k 17.3%

$200k–$300k 11.2%

$300k–$500k 7.0%

$500k–$1M 2.0%

$1M+ 2.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$128,700
Median rent / month	$683
Owner occupied	73.8%
Renter occupied	26.2%
Vacant	34.4%
Single-family detached	68.2%
Large apartment buildings	1.6%
Mobile homes	29.2%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.74

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.8%
2000–2009	16.6%
1990–1999	23.3%
1980–1989	19.2%
1970–1979	12.0%
1960–1969	4.2%
1950–1959	2.6%
1940–1949	4.6%
1939 or earlier	15.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	6.6%
1 bedroom	10.0%
2 bedrooms	20.0%
3 bedrooms	51.0%
4 bedrooms	11.4%
5+ bedrooms	0.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	11.8%
1 vehicle	27.6%
2 vehicles	35.1%
3 or more	25.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	27.2%
Electricity	37.1%
Propane / LP gas	16.5%
Wood	14.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	243	50.1%
Cohabiting couple	4	0.8%
Male householder, no spouse	110	22.7%
Female householder, no spouse	128	26.4%
Households with children under 18	154	31.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	188	38.8%
Average household size	2.66

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.7%	9.2%
Married	50.7%	49.4%
Separated	1.3%	6.3%
Widowed	2.2%	8.6%
Divorced	14.0%	26.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.0%

Some HS, no diploma 9.2%

HS graduate 44.8%

Some college, no degree 18.4%

Associate's degree 8.3%

Bachelor's degree 8.9%

Graduate / professional 6.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.7%
Bachelor's or higher	15.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	8	2.7%
Kindergarten	2	0.7%
Elementary school	171	58.8%
High school	73	25.1%
College / grad school	37	12.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 41.1%

Manufacturing 16.0%

Retail trade 11.1%

Professional & management 6.8%

Construction 6.1%

Wholesale trade 4.9%

Public administration 3.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.8%

Finance & real estate 3.4%

Transportation & utilities 1.2%

Other services 0.9%

Agriculture & mining 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.8%
Service	15.0%
Sales & office	24.6%
Natural resources & construction	8.0%
Production & transportation	19.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	67.9%
Government	26.5%
Self-employed	5.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.2%
Carpool	11.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	1.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.6

Poverty

All people 17.9%

Under 18 years 7.8%

18 and over 20.6%

Married-couple families 9.5%

Female-led households 23.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.4%
Retirement income	26.2%
Supplemental Security	5.8%
Cash public assistance	1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.4%
High blood pressure	45.5%
High cholesterol	42.9%
Diabetes	15.3%
Heart disease	10.7%
Stroke	5.0%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	33.5%
Kidney disease	4.2%
Pulmonary disease	13.2%
Cancer	8.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.2%
Binge drinking	12.9%
No physical activity	35.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.3%
Depression	26.2%
Fair or poor health	26.0%
Poor mental health	17.5%
Poor physical health	17.1%
No health insurance	16.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.9%
Visited dentist	47.9%
Cholesterol screening	88.0%
Teeth loss	23.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	82	8.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.0%
Under 18	8.5%
18–64 years	16.0%
65 and over	38.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	47.3%
Public insurance	48.7%
No insurance	17.0%
Uninsured under 19	13.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,248	96.8%
Spanish	7	0.6%
Other Indo-European	7	0.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,289	100.0%
Born in same state	1,272	98.7%
Born in different state	931	72.2%
Foreign born	17	1.3%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	282	21.9%
Italian	253	19.6%
Arab	135	10.5%
Polish	14	1.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	13	1%
German	2	0.2%
English	2	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.6%
Internet access	89.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71960

What city is ZIP code 71960 in?

ZIP code 71960 is primarily assigned to Norman, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 71960 in?

ZIP code 71960 falls within Montgomery County, Arkansas.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71960?

18% of residents in ZIP code 71960 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 71960?

The median home value in ZIP code 71960 is $128,700.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 71960?

Health data for ZIP code 71960 shows elevated rates of diabetes (15%) and smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the population of ZIP code 71960?

ZIP code 71960 has an estimated population of 1,289 residents, with a density of 9 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 71960 in?

ZIP code 71960 observes the CST timezone.