71857 ZIP Code — Prescott, AR

Nevada County, Arkansas

ZIP code 71857 is located in Prescott, Arkansas, within Nevada County. It covers approximately 278.45 square miles and serves a population of 5,515 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 71857

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $91,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 55%.

Median household income is $41,773. Poverty affects 30% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 24% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 47% 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 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 71857 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

5,515

population

278.45

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

71857 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 71857

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71857. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Prescott	Acceptable
Prescott	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

71722 Bluff City (10 mi) 71743 Gurdon (12.3 mi) 71962 Okolona (14.3 mi) 71835 Emmet (14.7 mi) 71825 Blevins (14.7 mi) 71923 Arkadelphia (18.9 mi) 71940 Delight (19.3 mi) 71858 Rosston (19.5 mi) 71847 Mc Caskill (19.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,515
Population density	20 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	099

Geography
Land area	278.45 sq mi
Water area	2.10 sq mi
Latitude	33.8395
Longitude	-93.2922
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	57.1%	56.8%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	34.3%	34.5%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	8.4%	8.4%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.2%	0.4%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

5,515

Population

People per sq mi

39.8

Median age

$41,773

Median household income

$19,188

Per capita income

$91,000

Median home value

$807

Median monthly rent

55.1%

Home ownership

29.8%

Poverty rate

8.2%

Unemployment

1,733

Housing units

11.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

161

Under 5

186

245

5–9

282

225

10–14

259

135

15–19

155

157

20–24

181

194

25–34

223

270

35–44

310

312

45–54

358

189

55–59

218

234

60–64

269

284

65–74

326

107

75–84

122

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,463	26.5%
18 and over	4,052	73.5%
65 and over	952	17.3%
Median age	39.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 65.3%

Black or African American 32.3%

Two or more races 1.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	3,607	65.3%
Black or African American	1,786	32.3%
Two or more races	102	1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	10	0.2%
Hispanic or Latino	9	0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	8	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.1%	56.8%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	34.3%	34.5%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	8.4%	8.4%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.2%	0.4%	4.0%

Under $10k 7.0%

$10k–$15k 10.7%

$15k–$25k 13.3%

$25k–$35k 9.0%

$35k–$50k 26.3%

$50k–$75k 23.5%

$75k–$100k 4.8%

$100k–$150k 3.2%

$150k–$200k 0.8%

$200k+ 1.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.0%
$10k–$15k	10.7%
$15k–$25k	13.3%
$25k–$35k	9.0%
$35k–$50k	26.3%
$50k–$75k	23.5%
$75k–$100k	4.8%
$100k–$150k	3.2%
$150k–$200k	0.8%
$200k+	1.5%
Median income	$41,773

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 24.9%

$50k–$100k 47.3%

$100k–$150k 7.9%

$150k–$200k 11.0%

$200k–$300k 5.8%

$300k–$500k 3.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$91,000
Median rent / month	$807
Owner occupied	55.1%
Renter occupied	44.9%
Vacant	26.1%
Single-family detached	68.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.7%
Mobile homes	21.8%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	3.04

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.1%
2000–2009	7.5%
1990–1999	14.9%
1980–1989	17.5%
1970–1979	17.1%
1960–1969	4.3%
1950–1959	14.0%
1940–1949	14.0%
1939 or earlier	6.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	5.0%
2 bedrooms	34.3%
3 bedrooms	51.6%
4 bedrooms	9.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.6%
1 vehicle	36.4%
2 vehicles	40.3%
3 or more	17.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	51.9%
Electricity	41.2%
Propane / LP gas	6.2%
Wood	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	598	31.2%
Cohabiting couple	85	4.4%
Male householder, no spouse	416	21.7%
Female householder, no spouse	819	42.7%
Households with children under 18	638	33.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	613	32.0%
Average household size	2.78

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	37.8%	30.9%
Married	34.7%	29.6%
Separated	3.6%	2.6%
Widowed	12.5%	15.3%
Divorced	11.5%	21.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.5%

Some HS, no diploma 6.0%

HS graduate 45.1%

Some college, no degree 21.8%

Associate's degree 10.4%

Bachelor's degree 9.9%

Graduate / professional 1.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.5%
Bachelor's or higher	11.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	62	4.7%
Kindergarten	17	1.3%
Elementary school	953	71.6%
High school	81	6.1%
College / grad school	218	16.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 22.3%

Manufacturing 17.6%

Other services 6.8%

Finance & real estate 5.0%

Retail trade 4.1%

Professional & management 4.1%

Transportation & utilities 3.0%

Construction 2.7%

Wholesale trade 1.9%

Agriculture & mining 1.4%

Public administration 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.2%
Service	33.1%
Sales & office	18.5%
Natural resources & construction	7.2%
Production & transportation	16.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.8%
Government	14.3%
Self-employed	3.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.6%
Carpool	14.5%
Public transit	1.7%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.2

Poverty

All people 29.8%

Under 18 years 51.1%

18 and over 21.8%

Married-couple families 26.4%

Female-led households 45.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.5%
Retirement income	13.7%
Supplemental Security	12.4%
Cash public assistance	1.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	24.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.1%
High blood pressure	42.7%
High cholesterol	38.6%
Diabetes	13.4%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	28.8%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	8.4%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.7%
Binge drinking	13.5%
No physical activity	30.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.2%
Depression	22.4%
Fair or poor health	19.9%
Poor mental health	15.7%
Poor physical health	12.9%
No health insurance	14.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.9%
Visited dentist	57.1%
Cholesterol screening	89.8%
Teeth loss	17.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	326	8.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.3%
Under 18	2.2%
18–64 years	23.4%
65 and over	34.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	42.8%
Public insurance	65.6%
No insurance	4.4%
Uninsured under 19	3.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,168	93.7%
Spanish	12	0.2%
Other Indo-European	4	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	8	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,506	99.8%
Born in same state	5,506	99.8%
Born in different state	3,624	65.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	9	0.2%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	619	11.2%
French	485	8.8%
Arab	159	2.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	44	0.8%
Polish	20	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.8%
Internet access	84.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71857

What city is ZIP code 71857 in?

ZIP code 71857 is primarily assigned to Prescott, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 71857 in?

ZIP code 71857 falls within Nevada County, Arkansas.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71857?

30% of residents in ZIP code 71857 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 71857?

11% 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 71857 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 71857 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 71857?

The median home value in ZIP code 71857 is $91,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 71857 in?

ZIP code 71857 observes the CST timezone.