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Montgomery County
Oden, AR
71961
71961 ZIP Code — Oden, AR
Montgomery County, Arkansas
ZIP code 71961 is located in
Oden ,
Arkansas ,
within Montgomery County .
It covers approximately 85.41 square miles and serves a population of
1,313 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 870 .
About ZIP code 71961
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $76,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $41,659. SNAP benefit usage at 24% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 51% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 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 (25%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 27%.
Overall, ZIP code 71961 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
1,313
Population density
15 / sq mi
State FIPS
05
County FIPS
097
Geography
Land area
85.41 sq mi
Water area
0.69 sq mi
Latitude
34.6427
Longitude
-93.8213
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
870
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
67.5%
60.0%
50.4%
$50k – $100k
22.0%
26.2%
29.9%
$100k – $200k
9.4%
12.4%
15.7%
Over $200k
1.1%
1.4%
4.0%
Demographics & statistics
$41,659
Median household income
17.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 284 21.6% 18 and over 1,029 78.4% 65 and over 294 22.4% Median age 48.3 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
Group Count % White 1,180 83.3% Hispanic or Latino 104 7.3% Other race 103 7.3% Two or more races 17 1.2% Asian 7 0.5% American Indian / Alaska Native 6 0.4%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
67.5%
60.0%
50.4%
$50k – $100k
22.0%
26.2%
29.9%
$100k – $200k
9.4%
12.4%
15.7%
Over $200k
1.1%
1.4%
4.0%
Range % of households Under $10k 7.4% $10k–$15k 12.1% $15k–$25k 5.1% $25k–$35k 14.7% $35k–$50k 21.9% $50k–$75k 20.4% $75k–$100k 10.2% $100k–$150k 6.5% $150k–$200k 0.6% $200k+ 1.0% Median income $41,659
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $76,700 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 80.2% Renter occupied 19.8% Vacant 17.8% Single-family detached 69.4% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 30.6% Median rooms 5.6 Avg household size (owned) 2.77
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 10.6% 2000–2009 13.6% 1990–1999 11.3% 1980–1989 20.2% 1970–1979 7.6% 1960–1969 5.2% 1950–1959 14.8% 1940–1949 9.4% 1939 or earlier 7.4%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.8% 1 bedroom 5.9% 2 bedrooms 20.0% 3 bedrooms 64.9% 4 bedrooms 8.4% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 1.8% 1 vehicle 33.7% 2 vehicles 32.3% 3 or more 32.1%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 6.3% Electricity 36.8% Propane / LP gas 22.7% Wood 20.4%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 311 63.6% Cohabiting couple 42 8.6% Male householder, no spouse 71 14.5% Female householder, no spouse 65 13.3% Households with children under 18 171 35.0% Households with seniors (65+) 225 46.0% Average household size 2.69
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 25.0% 11.0% Married 52.2% 61.6% Separated 3.2% 0.2% Widowed 3.2% 15.1% Divorced 16.4% 12.1%
Education
Some college, no degree
19.8%
Graduate / professional
5.3%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 85.3% Bachelor's or higher 17.9%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 5 1.6% Kindergarten 19 6.1% Elementary school 144 46.0% High school 116 37.1% College / grad school 29 9.3%
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
25.6%
Education & healthcare
20.4%
Professional & management
4.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
3.7%
Finance & real estate
2.1%
Public administration
1.7%
Transportation & utilities
1.6%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 31.3% Service 13.2% Sales & office 21.6% Natural resources & construction 9.7% Production & transportation 24.3%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 59.0% Government 21.9% Self-employed 17.1% Unpaid family workers 1.9%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 54.7% Carpool 40.3% Public transit 0.0% Walk 1.9% Work from home 1.0% Other means 2.1% Avg commute (minutes) 32.7
Poverty
Married-couple families
4.5%
Female-led households
60.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 51.3% Retirement income 25.8% Supplemental Security 6.7% Cash public assistance 1.0% Food stamps / SNAP 23.7%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 37.8% High blood pressure 44.2% High cholesterol 42.3% Diabetes 14.2% Heart disease 10.2% Stroke 4.6% Asthma 10.3% Arthritis 32.2% Kidney disease 4.0% Pulmonary disease 12.0% Cancer 8.0%
Behavior / access % Smoking 24.5% Binge drinking 13.6% No physical activity 33.1% Less than 7 hrs sleep 32.7% Depression 25.4% Fair or poor health 23.8% Poor mental health 16.8% Poor physical health 16.0% No health insurance 15.1% Visited doctor (checkup) 76.7% Visited dentist 50.4% Cholesterol screening 88.4% Teeth loss 21.4%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 105 10.2%
Disability % Any disability 26.8% Under 18 8.8% 18–64 years 17.7% 65 and over 67.0%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 48.0% Public insurance 54.4% No insurance 10.7% Uninsured under 19 11.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,276 97.2% Spanish 7 0.5% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 7 0.5%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 1,300 99.0% Born in same state 1,298 98.9% Born in different state 753 57.3% Foreign born 2 0.2% Naturalized citizen 13 1.0% Not a US citizen 6 46.2%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 124 9.4% Italian 103 7.8% Arab 84 6.4%
Ancestry Count % English 10 0.8% Polish 4 0.3%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 37.2% Internet access 81.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71961
What city is ZIP code 71961 in?
ZIP code 71961 is primarily assigned to Oden, Arkansas.
What county is ZIP code 71961 in?
ZIP code 71961 falls within Montgomery County, Arkansas.
Does ZIP code 71961 have a large retiree population?
51% of households in ZIP code 71961 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71961?
16% of residents in ZIP code 71961 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Is ZIP code 71961 mostly owner-occupied?
80% of occupied units in ZIP code 71961 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 71961?
The median home value in ZIP code 71961 is $76,700.
What timezone is ZIP code 71961 in?
ZIP code 71961 observes the CST timezone.
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