71855 ZIP Code — Ozan, AR

Hempstead County, Arkansas

ZIP code 71855 is located in Ozan, Arkansas, within Hempstead County. It covers approximately 54.15 square miles and serves a population of 206 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 71855

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $44,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $42,232. 62% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 40%.

Overall, ZIP code 71855 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

206

population

54.15

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

71855 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 71855

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71855. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ozan	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

71831 Columbus (6.2 mi) 71862 Washington (7.7 mi) 71847 Mc Caskill (7.8 mi) 71825 Blevins (10.5 mi) 71851 Mineral Springs (13.7 mi) 71859 Saratoga (14.8 mi) 71801 Hope (14.9 mi) 71852 Nashville (15 mi) 71838 Fulton (16.4 mi) 71958 Murfreesboro (17.1 mi) 71940 Delight (18.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	206
Population density	4 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	057

Geography
Land area	54.15 sq mi
Water area	0.19 sq mi
Latitude	33.8543
Longitude	-93.7114
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	48.6%	51.6%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	51.4%	33.2%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	12.2%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.1%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

206

Population

People per sq mi

63.6

Median age

$42,232

Median household income

$33,640

Per capita income

$44,400

Median home value

Median monthly rent

86.3%

Home ownership

0.5%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

251

Housing units

15.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

10–14

15–19

20–24

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	10	4.9%
18 and over	196	95.1%
65 and over	100	48.5%
Median age	63.6 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 50.7%

White 41.1%

Two or more races 7.2%

Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

Other race 0.5%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	105	50.7%
White	85	41.1%
Two or more races	15	7.2%
Hispanic or Latino	1	0.5%
Other race	1	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.6%	51.6%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	51.4%	33.2%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	12.2%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.1%	4.0%

Under $10k 0.7%

$15k–$25k 21.6%

$25k–$35k 18.7%

$35k–$50k 22.3%

$50k–$75k 7.9%

$75k–$100k 20.9%

$100k–$150k 7.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.7%
$15k–$25k	21.6%
$25k–$35k	18.7%
$35k–$50k	22.3%
$50k–$75k	7.9%
$75k–$100k	20.9%
$100k–$150k	7.9%
Median income	$42,232

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 57.5%

$50k–$100k 27.5%

$100k–$150k 15.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$44,400
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	86.3%
Renter occupied	13.7%
Vacant	48.5%
Single-family detached	71.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	28.1%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	1.33

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.1%
2000–2009	1.5%
1990–1999	15.2%
1980–1989	16.7%
1970–1979	36.3%
1960–1969	7.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	8.1%
1939 or earlier	14.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	11.9%
3 bedrooms	88.1%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	15.1%
2 vehicles	61.9%
3 or more	23.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	7.9%
Electricity	66.2%
Propane / LP gas	18.7%
Wood	7.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	37	26.6%
Cohabiting couple	13	9.4%
Male householder, no spouse	42	30.2%
Female householder, no spouse	47	33.8%
Households with children under 18	14	10.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	85	61.2%
Average household size	1.48

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.6%	16.0%
Married	46.2%	33.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	24.2%	17.0%
Divorced	1.1%	34.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 8.7%

HS graduate 44.3%

Some college, no degree 27.3%

Associate's degree 3.8%

Bachelor's degree 5.5%

Graduate / professional 10.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.3%
Bachelor's or higher	15.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	9	90.0%
High school	1	10.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 25.7%

Retail trade 23.0%

Transportation & utilities 11.5%

Other services 9.7%

Construction 8.0%

Finance & real estate 6.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.2%

Wholesale trade 5.3%

Education & healthcare 4.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	11.5%
Service	15.9%
Sales & office	22.1%
Natural resources & construction	12.4%
Production & transportation	38.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	87.6%
Government	12.4%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	100.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.4

Poverty

All people 0.5%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.5%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	61.9%
Retirement income	14.4%
Supplemental Security	0.7%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.1%
High blood pressure	44.1%
High cholesterol	36.5%
Diabetes	14.9%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	27.7%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	7.9%
Cancer	6.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.5%
Binge drinking	13.7%
No physical activity	33.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.1%
Depression	21.7%
Fair or poor health	22.2%
Poor mental health	15.9%
Poor physical health	13.2%
No health insurance	16.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.0%
Visited dentist	53.4%
Cholesterol screening	89.6%
Teeth loss	19.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	39.8%
Under 18	90.0%
18–64 years	30.2%
65 and over	44.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	82.0%
Public insurance	57.3%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	206	100.0%
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)	206	100.0%
Born in same state	206	100.0%
Born in different state	112	54.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	27	13.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	2	1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	67.5%
Internet access	74.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71855

What city is ZIP code 71855 in?

ZIP code 71855 is primarily assigned to Ozan, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 71855 in?

ZIP code 71855 falls within Hempstead County, Arkansas.

Does ZIP code 71855 have an older population?

49% of residents in ZIP code 71855 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 71855 have a large retiree population?

62% of households in ZIP code 71855 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 71855 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 71855 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 71855?

The median home value in ZIP code 71855 is $44,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 71855 in?

ZIP code 71855 observes the CST timezone.