71853 ZIP Code — Ogden, AR

Little River County, Arkansas

ZIP code 71853 is located in Ogden, Arkansas, within Little River County. It covers approximately 38.19 square miles and serves a population of 242 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 71853

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $43,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $19,813. 68% 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 21 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%), smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 23% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 43%.

Overall, ZIP code 71853 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

242

population

38.19

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

71853 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 71853

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71853. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ogden	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

71838 Fulton (7.8 mi) 71854 Texarkana (9.4 mi) 71859 Saratoga (11.3 mi) 75503 Texarkana (11.5 mi) 75599 Texarkana (12.3 mi) 75507 Texarkana (12.5 mi) 71822 Ashdown (12.6 mi) 75569 Nash (14.5 mi) 71862 Washington (17 mi) 71831 Columbus (17.2 mi) 71851 Mineral Springs (19.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	242
Population density	6 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	081

Geography
Land area	38.19 sq mi
Water area	2.23 sq mi
Latitude	33.5868
Longitude	-93.9491
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	74.2%	51.0%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	9.2%	31.4%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	12.9%	15.9%	15.7%
Over $200k	3.7%	1.6%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

242

Population

People per sq mi

59.0

Median age

$19,813

Median household income

$25,533

Per capita income

$43,000

Median home value

$685

Median monthly rent

77.7%

Home ownership

14.9%

Poverty rate

2.4%

Unemployment

134

Housing units

10.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	30	12.4%
18 and over	212	87.6%
65 and over	104	43.0%
Median age	59.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 76.9%

Black or African American 8.5%

Hispanic or Latino 6.9%

Other race 6.9%

Two or more races 0.8%

Group	Count	%
White	200	76.9%
Black or African American	22	8.5%
Hispanic or Latino	18	6.9%
Other race	18	6.9%
Two or more races	2	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	74.2%	51.0%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	9.2%	31.4%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	12.9%	15.9%	15.7%
Over $200k	3.7%	1.6%	4.0%

Under $10k 7.2%

$10k–$15k 29.5%

$15k–$25k 22.3%

$25k–$35k 5.8%

$35k–$50k 17.3%

$50k–$75k 2.9%

$75k–$100k 4.3%

$100k–$150k 0.7%

$150k–$200k 6.5%

$200k+ 3.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.2%
$10k–$15k	29.5%
$15k–$25k	22.3%
$25k–$35k	5.8%
$35k–$50k	17.3%
$50k–$75k	2.9%
$75k–$100k	4.3%
$100k–$150k	0.7%
$150k–$200k	6.5%
$200k+	3.6%
Median income	$19,813

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 78.7%

$50k–$100k 10.2%

$100k–$150k 7.4%

$150k–$200k 2.8%

$200k–$300k 0.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$43,000
Median rent / month	$685
Owner occupied	77.7%
Renter occupied	22.3%
Vacant	15.8%
Single-family detached	86.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	13.9%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	1.56

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	10.3%
1990–1999	13.9%
1980–1989	15.2%
1970–1979	15.8%
1960–1969	33.9%
1950–1959	4.8%
1940–1949	3.0%
1939 or earlier	3.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	9.1%
2 bedrooms	18.2%
3 bedrooms	33.3%
4 bedrooms	30.9%
5+ bedrooms	8.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.6%
1 vehicle	25.9%
2 vehicles	57.6%
3 or more	12.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	14.4%
Electricity	66.2%
Propane / LP gas	3.6%
Wood	15.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	46	33.1%
Cohabiting couple	3	2.2%
Male householder, no spouse	65	46.8%
Female householder, no spouse	25	18.0%
Households with children under 18	19	13.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	86	61.9%
Average household size	1.74

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	42.6%	21.6%
Married	32.6%	50.0%
Separated	0.0%	5.7%
Widowed	7.8%	1.1%
Divorced	17.1%	21.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.9%

Some HS, no diploma 4.3%

HS graduate 61.2%

Some college, no degree 22.5%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 6.2%

Graduate / professional 3.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.8%
Bachelor's or higher	10.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	20	71.4%
High school	6	21.4%
College / grad school	2	7.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Transportation & utilities 30.5%

Education & healthcare 26.8%

Retail trade 9.8%

Manufacturing 6.1%

Finance & real estate 6.1%

Professional & management 6.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.1%

Wholesale trade 3.7%

Other services 2.4%

Public administration 2.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.3%
Service	12.2%
Sales & office	25.6%
Natural resources & construction	22.0%
Production & transportation	11.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.7%
Government	29.3%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.8%
Carpool	9.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	2.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.5

Poverty

All people 14.9%

Under 18 years 33.3%

18 and over 12.3%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 66.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	67.6%
Retirement income	7.2%
Supplemental Security	3.6%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.8%
High blood pressure	47.8%
High cholesterol	38.3%
Diabetes	17.0%
Heart disease	8.4%
Stroke	4.9%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	30.2%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	9.3%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.3%
Binge drinking	12.6%
No physical activity	35.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.0%
Depression	21.6%
Fair or poor health	25.9%
Poor mental health	16.2%
Poor physical health	15.1%
No health insurance	17.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.5%
Visited dentist	47.6%
Cholesterol screening	89.7%
Teeth loss	22.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	48	22.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	43.0%
Under 18	16.7%
18–64 years	25.9%
65 and over	68.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	59.1%
Public insurance	62.0%
No insurance	5.4%
Uninsured under 19	3.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	237	97.9%
Spanish	8	3.4%
Other Indo-European	8	3.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	234	96.7%
Born in same state	234	96.7%
Born in different state	137	56.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	8	3.3%
Not a US citizen	8	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	77	31.8%
French	6	2.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	3	1.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	57.4%
Internet access	65.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71853

What city is ZIP code 71853 in?

ZIP code 71853 is primarily assigned to Ogden, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 71853 in?

ZIP code 71853 falls within Little River County, Arkansas.

Does ZIP code 71853 have an older population?

43% of residents in ZIP code 71853 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 71853 have a large retiree population?

68% of households in ZIP code 71853 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 71853?

10% 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 71853 have a large veteran population?

23% of civilians in ZIP code 71853 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 71853 in?

ZIP code 71853 observes the CST timezone.