71665 ZIP Code — Rison, AR

Cleveland County, Arkansas

ZIP code 71665 is located in Rison, Arkansas, within Cleveland County. It covers approximately 321.82 square miles and serves a population of 5,191 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 71665

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $111,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $50,855. 46% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 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 (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 25%.

Overall, ZIP code 71665 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

5,191

population

321.82

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

71665 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 71665

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71665. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Rison	Acceptable
Rison	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

71652 Kingsland (4.6 mi) 71660 New Edinburg (7.3 mi) 71742 Fordyce (14.1 mi) 71766 Thornton (17 mi) 71603 Pine Bluff (17.6 mi) 72057 Grapevine (19.7 mi) 71671 Warren (19.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,191
Population density	16 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	025

Geography
Land area	321.82 sq mi
Water area	0.75 sq mi
Latitude	33.8841
Longitude	-92.2145
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	55.0%	56.0%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	27.4%	28.9%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	15.7%	13.7%	15.7%
Over $200k	2.0%	1.4%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

5,191

Population

People per sq mi

45.2

Median age

$50,855

Median household income

$25,876

Per capita income

$111,000

Median home value

$605

Median monthly rent

82.4%

Home ownership

15.8%

Poverty rate

1.3%

Unemployment

2,040

Housing units

15.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

110

Under 5

132

5–9

117

10–14

141

181

15–19

219

117

20–24

142

239

25–34

288

307

35–44

370

284

45–54

342

169

55–59

204

184

60–64

222

345

65–74

417

139

75–84

168

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	949	18.3%
18 and over	4,242	81.7%
65 and over	1,209	23.3%
Median age	45.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 85.8%

Black or African American 10.1%

Two or more races 4.1%

Group	Count	%
White	4,455	85.8%
Black or African American	523	10.1%
Two or more races	213	4.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.0%	56.0%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	27.4%	28.9%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	15.7%	13.7%	15.7%
Over $200k	2.0%	1.4%	4.0%

Under $10k 5.7%

$10k–$15k 6.3%

$15k–$25k 18.7%

$25k–$35k 9.6%

$35k–$50k 9.3%

$50k–$75k 13.6%

$75k–$100k 11.5%

$100k–$150k 17.3%

$150k–$200k 6.6%

$200k+ 1.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.7%
$10k–$15k	6.3%
$15k–$25k	18.7%
$25k–$35k	9.6%
$35k–$50k	9.3%
$50k–$75k	13.6%
$75k–$100k	11.5%
$100k–$150k	17.3%
$150k–$200k	6.6%
$200k+	1.3%
Median income	$50,855

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 18.5%

$50k–$100k 25.1%

$100k–$150k 19.5%

$150k–$200k 16.7%

$200k–$300k 13.8%

$300k–$500k 5.0%

$500k–$1M 0.2%

$1M+ 1.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$111,000
Median rent / month	$605
Owner occupied	82.4%
Renter occupied	17.6%
Vacant	20.8%
Single-family detached	70.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.1%
Mobile homes	27.0%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.80

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	11.1%
2000–2009	13.9%
1990–1999	16.7%
1980–1989	20.5%
1970–1979	20.8%
1960–1969	7.0%
1950–1959	5.0%
1940–1949	4.1%
1939 or earlier	0.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.8%
1 bedroom	3.2%
2 bedrooms	17.1%
3 bedrooms	65.7%
4 bedrooms	10.7%
5+ bedrooms	2.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.5%
1 vehicle	20.1%
2 vehicles	34.5%
3 or more	35.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	17.6%
Electricity	56.7%
Propane / LP gas	20.9%
Wood	3.3%
Solar	1.3%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	915	48.7%
Cohabiting couple	35	1.9%
Male householder, no spouse	301	16.0%
Female householder, no spouse	628	33.4%
Households with children under 18	497	26.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	749	39.9%
Average household size	2.72

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.7%	20.6%
Married	52.3%	43.1%
Separated	0.8%	1.0%
Widowed	5.4%	18.9%
Divorced	13.8%	16.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.6%

Some HS, no diploma 7.7%

HS graduate 43.5%

Some college, no degree 26.6%

Associate's degree 4.8%

Bachelor's degree 9.4%

Graduate / professional 6.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.7%
Bachelor's or higher	15.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	55	5.0%
Kindergarten	12	1.1%
Elementary school	425	39.0%
High school	320	29.3%
College / grad school	279	25.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.9%

Retail trade 13.2%

Manufacturing 12.6%

Public administration 9.4%

Transportation & utilities 8.0%

Finance & real estate 7.9%

Professional & management 7.0%

Construction 5.4%

Agriculture & mining 5.2%

Other services 3.8%

Wholesale trade 1.8%

Information 0.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.1%
Service	9.9%
Sales & office	21.1%
Natural resources & construction	15.3%
Production & transportation	19.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	67.1%
Government	26.3%
Self-employed	6.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.7%
Carpool	7.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.3%
Work from home	4.3%
Other means	1.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.0

Poverty

All people 15.8%

Under 18 years 29.0%

18 and over 12.8%

Married-couple families 2.5%

Female-led households 44.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.1%
Retirement income	25.2%
Supplemental Security	7.0%
Cash public assistance	4.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.5%
High blood pressure	42.0%
High cholesterol	39.3%
Diabetes	13.1%
Heart disease	8.4%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	29.7%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	10.0%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.6%
Binge drinking	14.6%
No physical activity	32.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.6%
Depression	25.5%
Fair or poor health	21.5%
Poor mental health	16.8%
Poor physical health	14.3%
No health insurance	15.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.8%
Visited dentist	57.0%
Cholesterol screening	87.9%
Teeth loss	19.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	261	6.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.5%
Under 18	8.1%
18–64 years	22.3%
65 and over	44.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	52.9%
Public insurance	56.4%
No insurance	3.3%
Uninsured under 19	2.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,949	95.3%
Spanish	4	0.1%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	4	0.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,173	99.7%
Born in same state	5,149	99.2%
Born in different state	4,235	81.6%
Foreign born	24	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	18	0.3%
Not a US citizen	4	22.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	957	18.4%
Italian	499	9.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	331	6.4%
English	39	0.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.2%
Internet access	86.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71665

What city is ZIP code 71665 in?

ZIP code 71665 is primarily assigned to Rison, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 71665 in?

ZIP code 71665 falls within Cleveland County, Arkansas.

Does ZIP code 71665 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 71665 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 71665 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 71665 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71665?

16% of residents in ZIP code 71665 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 71665?

The median home value in ZIP code 71665 is $111,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 71665 in?

ZIP code 71665 observes the CST timezone.