71661 ZIP Code — Parkdale, AR

Ashley County, Arkansas

ZIP code 71661 is located in Parkdale, Arkansas, within Ashley County. It covers approximately 87.51 square miles and serves a population of 164 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

164

population

87.51

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

71661 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 71661

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71661. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Parkdale	Acceptable
Parkdale	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

71676 Wilmot (5.6 mi) 71663 Portland (7.6 mi) 71658 Montrose (12.1 mi) 71250 Jones (13.7 mi) 71640 Eudora (15.6 mi) 71646 Hamburg (17.8 mi) 71223 Bonita (18.3 mi) 71263 Oak Grove (18.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	164
Population density	2 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	003

Geography
Land area	87.51 sq mi
Water area	0.39 sq mi
Latitude	33.1339
Longitude	-91.5215
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	73.2%	55.3%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	26.8%	31.9%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	10.4%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.4%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

164

Population

People per sq mi

28.5

Median age

$26,875

Median household income

$11,151

Per capita income

$47,000

Median home value

$825

Median monthly rent

78.8%

Home ownership

11.6%

Poverty rate

7.9%

Unemployment

109

Housing units

2.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	45	27.4%
18 and over	119	72.6%
65 and over	29	17.7%
Median age	28.5 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 64%

White 36%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	105	64%
White	59	36%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	73.2%	55.3%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	26.8%	31.9%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	10.4%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.4%	4.0%

$10k–$15k 32.7%

$25k–$35k 30.8%

$35k–$50k 19.2%

$50k–$75k 11.5%

$75k–$100k 5.8%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	32.7%
$25k–$35k	30.8%
$35k–$50k	19.2%
$50k–$75k	11.5%
$75k–$100k	5.8%
Median income	$26,875

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 53.7%

$50k–$100k 39.0%

$1M+ 7.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$47,000
Median rent / month	$825
Owner occupied	78.8%
Renter occupied	21.2%
Vacant	56.7%
Single-family detached	67.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	32.5%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	3.59

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	12.5%
2000–2009	2.5%
1990–1999	10.8%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	41.7%
1960–1969	4.2%
1950–1959	10.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	18.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	9.2%
2 bedrooms	17.5%
3 bedrooms	62.5%
4 bedrooms	10.8%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.8%
1 vehicle	63.5%
2 vehicles	25.0%
3 or more	5.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	46.2%
Electricity	46.2%
Propane / LP gas	7.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	21	40.4%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	11	21.2%
Female householder, no spouse	20	38.5%
Households with children under 18	10	19.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	25	48.1%
Average household size	3.15

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	54.8%	23.9%
Married	32.9%	41.3%
Separated	0.0%	4.3%
Widowed	12.3%	8.7%
Divorced	0.0%	21.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 16.5%

HS graduate 56.5%

Some college, no degree 22.4%

Associate's degree 2.4%

Bachelor's degree 2.4%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.5%
Bachelor's or higher	2.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	45	93.8%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	3	6.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Transportation & utilities 20.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 20.0%

Public administration 20.0%

Manufacturing 17.1%

Retail trade 8.6%

Finance & real estate 8.6%

Construction 5.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.6%
Service	5.7%
Sales & office	28.6%
Natural resources & construction	5.7%
Production & transportation	31.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.3%
Government	20.0%
Self-employed	5.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.7%
Carpool	14.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.3

Poverty

All people 11.6%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 16.0%

Married-couple families 19.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	61.5%
Retirement income	17.3%
Supplemental Security	13.5%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	50.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	43.5%
High blood pressure	48.7%
High cholesterol	38.5%
Diabetes	16.9%
Heart disease	8.4%
Stroke	4.9%
Asthma	11.6%
Arthritis	30.4%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	10.1%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.0%
Binge drinking	12.0%
No physical activity	38.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.1%
Depression	23.2%
Fair or poor health	26.1%
Poor mental health	17.6%
Poor physical health	15.7%
No health insurance	17.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.7%
Visited dentist	49.6%
Cholesterol screening	89.7%
Teeth loss	23.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	18.9%
65 and over	10.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	25.0%
Public insurance	81.7%
No insurance	4.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	164	100.0%
Spanish	2	1.2%
Other Indo-European	2	1.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	160	97.6%
Born in same state	160	97.6%
Born in different state	146	89.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	4	2.4%
Not a US citizen	2	50.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	55	33.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	38	23.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	31.7%
Internet access	63.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71661

What city is ZIP code 71661 in?

ZIP code 71661 is primarily assigned to Parkdale, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 71661 in?

ZIP code 71661 falls within Ashley County, Arkansas.

Does ZIP code 71661 have a large retiree population?

62% of households in ZIP code 71661 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 71661?

2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 71661?

The median household income in ZIP code 71661 is $26,875, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 71661?

The median home value in ZIP code 71661 is $47,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 71661 in?

ZIP code 71661 observes the CST timezone.