Ouachita County, AR ZIP Codes
Arkansas (AR) · 6 ZIP codes · 5 cities
6
ZIP codes
22,306
population (2021)
-14.6%
pop change since 2010
05103
FIPS code
Ouachita County ZIP code map
About Ouachita County
Ouachita County is located in Arkansas and contains 6 ZIP codes across 5 cities and communities.
The county's population was 22,306 as of 2021,
a decrease of
14.6% from 26,120 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Ouachita County is 05103.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 22,306 |
| 2010 population | 26,120 |
| Change | -14.6% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Arkansas |
| FIPS code | 05103 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Ouachita County
ZIP codes for Ouachita County, AR (6)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71701 | Camden | Ouachita | View map |
| 71711 | Camden | Ouachita | View map |
| 71720 | Bearden | Ouachita | View map |
| 71726 | Chidester | Ouachita | View map |
| 71751 | Louann | Ouachita | View map |
| 71764 | Stephens | Ouachita | View map |
Demographics & statistics
23,139
Population
41.5
Median age
$49,742
Median household income
$25,186
Per capita income
$89,400
Median home value
$608
Median monthly rent
80.7%
Home ownership
20.9%
Poverty rate
3.0%
Unemployment
9,895
Housing units
12.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
629
Under 5
650
629
5–9
649
871
10–14
899
828
15–19
855
590
20–24
610
1,199
25–34
1,238
1,226
35–44
1,266
1,354
45–54
1,399
810
55–59
836
935
60–64
966
1,382
65–74
1,428
603
75–84
624
326
85+
337
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5,261 | 19.3% |
| 18 and over | 17,878 | 80.7% |
| 65 and over | 4,700 | 23.1% |
| Median age | 41.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
55.2%
Black or African American
39.5%
Two or more races
3.1%
Hispanic or Latino
1.8%
Other race
0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
Asian
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,008 | 55.2% |
| Black or African American | 9,314 | 39.5% |
| Two or more races | 728 | 3.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 418 | 1.8% |
| Other race | 41 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 32 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 16 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
8.4%
$10k–$15k
7.2%
$15k–$25k
13.3%
$25k–$35k
12.7%
$35k–$50k
9.8%
$50k–$75k
17.7%
$75k–$100k
9.5%
$100k–$150k
16.1%
$150k–$200k
3.9%
$200k+
1.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 8.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 7.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 13.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 12.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 9.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 16.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 3.9% |
| $200k+ | 1.5% |
| Median income | $49,742 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
23.8%
$50k–$100k
30.6%
$100k–$150k
16.1%
$150k–$200k
8.6%
$200k–$300k
17.5%
$300k–$500k
2.1%
$500k–$1M
0.5%
$1M+
0.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $89,400 |
| Median rent / month | $608 |
| Owner occupied | 80.7% |
| Renter occupied | 19.3% |
| Vacant | 36.8% |
| Single-family detached | 75.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.3% |
| Mobile homes | 20.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.56 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 9.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 13.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 21.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 12.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 9.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 7.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 11.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 8.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 26.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 56.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 8.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 31.6% |
| 3 or more | 30.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 32.1% |
| Electricity | 43.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 14.7% |
| Wood | 8.9% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,632 | 50.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 275 | 1.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,506 | 16.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,136 | 32.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,362 | 23.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,074 | 41.5% |
| Average household size | 2.54 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 28.6% | 20.1% |
| Married | 55.8% | 49.7% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 17.5% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 11.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.3%
Some HS, no diploma
9.6%
HS graduate
45.0%
Some college, no degree
22.6%
Associate's degree
8.0%
Bachelor's degree
8.0%
Graduate / professional
4.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 88.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 12.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 211 | 2.2% |
| Kindergarten | 121 | 1.7% |
| Elementary school | 2,598 | 54.0% |
| High school | 1,350 | 25.4% |
| College / grad school | 820 | 16.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
26.7%
Education & healthcare
19.7%
Transportation & utilities
13.2%
Professional & management
8.0%
Public administration
7.5%
Retail trade
6.5%
Construction
4.3%
Other services
4.2%
Agriculture & mining
4.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
2.5%
Wholesale trade
2.1%
Finance & real estate
1.0%
Information
0.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 29.0% |
| Service | 11.5% |
| Sales & office | 17.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 13.3% |
| Production & transportation | 29.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 72.2% |
| Government | 21.9% |
| Self-employed | 5.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 86.5% |
| Carpool | 9.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.9% |
| Other means | 2.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 28.3 |
Poverty
All people
20.9%
Under 18 years
22.3%
18 and over
20.2%
Married-couple families
6.0%
Female-led households
44.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 46.9% |
| Retirement income | 22.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 10.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 17.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 47.5% |
| High cholesterol | 39.2% |
| Heart disease | 9.0% |
| Stroke | 4.7% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| Arthritis | 30.1% |
| Kidney disease | 4.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 10.1% |
| Cancer | 7.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 12.9% |
| No physical activity | 35.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 24.0% |
| Poor mental health | 16.1% |
| Poor physical health | 15.1% |
| No health insurance | 15.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 79.2% |
| Visited dentist | 55.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.7% |
| Teeth loss | 21.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,691 | 6.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 30.1% |
| Under 18 | 10.8% |
| 18–64 years | 28.6% |
| 65 and over | 48.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 52.1% |
| Public insurance | 56.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 5.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 21,860 | 95.2% |
| Spanish | 74 | 0.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 72 | 0.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 2 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 22,979 | 99.3% |
| Born in same state | 22,926 | 98.9% |
| Born in different state | 17,292 | 72.1% |
| Foreign born | 53 | 0.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 160 | 0.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 106 | 62.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1,578 | 6.8% |
| French | 1,559 | 6.7% |
| Arab | 1,268 | 5.5% |
| English | 219 | 0.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 100 | 0.4% |
| Polish | 30 | 0.1% |
| German | 4 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.0% |
| Internet access | 84.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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