71962 ZIP Code — Okolona, AR

Clark County, Arkansas

ZIP code 71962 is located in Okolona, Arkansas, within Clark County. It covers approximately 165.54 square miles and serves a population of 853 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 71962

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 $107,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 99%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $32,386. Poverty affects 37% of residents, above the national average. 70% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 20% of workers work from home.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

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

Overall, ZIP code 71962 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

853

population

165.54

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

71962 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 71962

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71962. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Okolona	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

71940 Delight (10.8 mi) 71923 Arkadelphia (13.6 mi) 71921 Amity (14.2 mi) 71857 Prescott (14.3 mi) 71999 Arkadelphia (15.9 mi) 71825 Blevins (16 mi) 71743 Gurdon (16.2 mi) 71998 Arkadelphia (16.2 mi) 71847 Mc Caskill (18.6 mi) 71929 Bismarck (19.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	853
Population density	5 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	019

Geography
Land area	165.54 sq mi
Water area	0.19 sq mi
Latitude	34.0449
Longitude	-93.3187
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	66.9%	55.3%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	19.6%	28.6%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	13.4%	13.7%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.4%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

853

Population

People per sq mi

42.1

Median age

$32,386

Median household income

$21,361

Per capita income

$107,100

Median home value

Median monthly rent

98.5%

Home ownership

37.3%

Poverty rate

13.0%

Unemployment

447

Housing units

12.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

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	168	19.7%
18 and over	685	80.3%
65 and over	168	19.7%
Median age	42.1 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 56.5%

White 43.5%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	482	56.5%
White	371	43.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	66.9%	55.3%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	19.6%	28.6%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	13.4%	13.7%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.4%	4.0%

Under $10k 12.0%

$10k–$15k 4.8%

$15k–$25k 30.0%

$25k–$35k 4.2%

$35k–$50k 10.2%

$50k–$75k 26.7%

$75k–$100k 2.7%

$100k–$150k 3.0%

$150k–$200k 6.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	12.0%
$10k–$15k	4.8%
$15k–$25k	30.0%
$25k–$35k	4.2%
$35k–$50k	10.2%
$50k–$75k	26.7%
$75k–$100k	2.7%
$100k–$150k	3.0%
$150k–$200k	6.3%
Median income	$32,386

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.3%

$50k–$100k 38.7%

$100k–$150k 16.5%

$150k–$200k 14.9%

$200k–$300k 18.0%

$300k–$500k 0.9%

$500k–$1M 2.4%

$1M+ 1.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$107,100
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	98.5%
Renter occupied	1.5%
Vacant	26.3%
Single-family detached	54.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	45.1%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.58

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	18.1%
2000–2009	2.4%
1990–1999	22.1%
1980–1989	14.6%
1970–1979	13.5%
1960–1969	17.7%
1950–1959	0.4%
1940–1949	9.1%
1939 or earlier	2.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.2%
2 bedrooms	46.0%
3 bedrooms	40.3%
4 bedrooms	10.8%
5+ bedrooms	0.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	10.5%
1 vehicle	20.1%
2 vehicles	40.5%
3 or more	28.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	28.2%
Electricity	42.0%
Propane / LP gas	4.5%
Wood	25.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	209	62.8%
Cohabiting couple	3	0.9%
Male householder, no spouse	15	4.5%
Female householder, no spouse	106	31.8%
Households with children under 18	95	28.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	125	37.5%
Average household size	2.56

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	18.3%	24.6%
Married	76.3%	46.6%
Separated	0.0%	0.2%
Widowed	0.0%	17.7%
Divorced	5.4%	10.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.8%

Some HS, no diploma 20.0%

HS graduate 44.1%

Some college, no degree 7.5%

Associate's degree 10.8%

Bachelor's degree 11.3%

Graduate / professional 1.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	75.2%
Bachelor's or higher	12.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	155	70.8%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	64	29.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 19.1%

Construction 17.6%

Retail trade 16.9%

Public administration 10.5%

Manufacturing 8.6%

Professional & management 3.4%

Agriculture & mining 1.5%

Transportation & utilities 1.1%

Other services 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	8.2%
Service	36.3%
Sales & office	20.6%
Natural resources & construction	5.6%
Production & transportation	29.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.9%
Government	16.1%
Self-employed	1.9%
Unpaid family workers	1.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	65.6%
Carpool	13.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	20.3%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.4

Poverty

All people 37.3%

Under 18 years 88.1%

18 and over 24.8%

Married-couple families 38.3%

Female-led households 2.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	70.0%
Retirement income	27.3%
Supplemental Security	6.9%
Cash public assistance	0.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.0%
High blood pressure	43.5%
High cholesterol	41.0%
Diabetes	14.1%
Heart disease	8.4%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	29.2%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	8.8%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.6%
Binge drinking	13.9%
No physical activity	29.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.6%
Depression	22.6%
Fair or poor health	20.2%
Poor mental health	15.1%
Poor physical health	13.2%
No health insurance	13.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.4%
Visited dentist	58.5%
Cholesterol screening	90.7%
Teeth loss	17.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	55	8.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	33.8%
65 and over	19.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	51.6%
Public insurance	52.4%
No insurance	0.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	840	98.5%
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)	853	100.0%
Born in same state	845	99.1%
Born in different state	810	95.0%
Foreign born	8	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	200	23.4%
Italian	96	11.3%
French	15	1.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	3	0.4%
Dutch	1	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.0%
Internet access	61.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71962

What city is ZIP code 71962 in?

ZIP code 71962 is primarily assigned to Okolona, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 71962 in?

ZIP code 71962 falls within Clark County, Arkansas.

Does ZIP code 71962 have a large retiree population?

70% of households in ZIP code 71962 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71962?

37% of residents in ZIP code 71962 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 71962 mostly owner-occupied?

99% of occupied units in ZIP code 71962 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 71962?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 71962 in?

ZIP code 71962 observes the CST timezone.