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Nevada County
Rosston, AR
71858
71858 ZIP Code — Rosston, AR
Nevada County, Arkansas
ZIP code 71858 is located in
Rosston ,
Arkansas ,
within Nevada County .
It covers approximately 192.45 square miles and serves a population of
1,718 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 870 .
About ZIP code 71858
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 $41,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $47,000. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average. 57% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 37 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.
College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%), smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 23%.
Overall, ZIP code 71858 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
1,718
Population density
9 / sq mi
State FIPS
05
County FIPS
099
Geography
Land area
192.45 sq mi
Water area
0.45 sq mi
Latitude
33.5578
Longitude
-93.2936
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
870
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
60.8%
56.8%
50.4%
$50k – $100k
32.5%
34.5%
29.9%
$100k – $200k
6.7%
8.4%
15.7%
Over $200k
0.0%
0.4%
4.0%
Demographics & statistics
$47,000
Median household income
13.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 332 19.3% 18 and over 1,386 80.7% 65 and over 493 28.7% Median age 49.3 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
41.1%
Group Count % White 982 57.1% Black or African American 707 41.1% Two or more races 29 1.7% Hispanic or Latino 2 0.1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
60.8%
56.8%
50.4%
$50k – $100k
32.5%
34.5%
29.9%
$100k – $200k
6.7%
8.4%
15.7%
Over $200k
0.0%
0.4%
4.0%
Range % of households Under $10k 9.6% $10k–$15k 2.8% $15k–$25k 10.8% $25k–$35k 8.7% $35k–$50k 23.6% $50k–$75k 28.3% $75k–$100k 7.0% $100k–$150k 7.2% $150k–$200k 0.4% $200k+ 1.5% Median income $47,000
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $41,300 Median rent / month $625 Owner occupied 84.7% Renter occupied 15.3% Vacant 21.1% Single-family detached 67.1% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 30.5% Median rooms 5.4 Avg household size (owned) 2.38
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.3% 2010–2019 6.1% 2000–2009 9.3% 1990–1999 17.6% 1980–1989 30.5% 1970–1979 16.0% 1960–1969 9.2% 1950–1959 7.1% 1940–1949 1.2% 1939 or earlier 2.7%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 2.1% 1 bedroom 5.5% 2 bedrooms 30.1% 3 bedrooms 57.3% 4 bedrooms 4.8% 5+ bedrooms 0.2%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 4.1% 1 vehicle 22.2% 2 vehicles 45.9% 3 or more 27.8%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 23.2% Electricity 58.3% Propane / LP gas 12.3% Wood 5.4% No fuel used 0.8%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 287 38.9% Cohabiting couple 31 4.2% Male householder, no spouse 152 20.6% Female householder, no spouse 268 36.3% Households with children under 18 209 28.3% Households with seniors (65+) 347 47.0% Average household size 2.33
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 33.6% 24.5% Married 42.6% 37.3% Separated 1.5% 4.4% Widowed 7.1% 18.5% Divorced 15.2% 15.3%
Education
Some college, no degree
22.8%
Graduate / professional
5.3%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 91.8% Bachelor's or higher 13.9%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 35 9.3% Kindergarten 21 5.6% Elementary school 138 36.6% High school 103 27.3% College / grad school 80 21.2%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.3%
Transportation & utilities
7.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.8%
Agriculture & mining
5.5%
Finance & real estate
3.2%
Public administration
3.1%
Professional & management
2.2%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 16.4% Service 10.4% Sales & office 39.8% Natural resources & construction 16.0% Production & transportation 17.4%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 77.3% Government 21.5% Self-employed 1.2% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 75.0% Carpool 22.9% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 1.7% Other means 0.3% Avg commute (minutes) 36.5
Poverty
Married-couple families
1.0%
Female-led households
33.1%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 56.6% Retirement income 28.3% Supplemental Security 10.3% Cash public assistance 0.1% Food stamps / SNAP 12.1%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 43.9% High blood pressure 47.6% High cholesterol 41.0% Diabetes 17.0% Heart disease 10.2% Stroke 5.3% Asthma 11.0% Arthritis 33.0% Kidney disease 4.4% Pulmonary disease 11.9% Cancer 7.3%
Behavior / access % Smoking 25.6% Binge drinking 12.7% No physical activity 36.8% Less than 7 hrs sleep 37.7% Depression 24.4% Fair or poor health 26.8% Poor mental health 17.3% Poor physical health 16.8% No health insurance 17.0% Visited doctor (checkup) 78.7% Visited dentist 47.9% Cholesterol screening 88.0% Teeth loss 24.9%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 182 13.1%
Disability % Any disability 22.9% Under 18 3.0% 18–64 years 18.0% 65 and over 45.0%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 45.6% Public insurance 68.1% No insurance 6.1% Uninsured under 19 0.6%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,635 95.2% 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) 1,718 100.0% Born in same state 1,716 99.9% Born in different state 1,400 81.5% Foreign born 2 0.1% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 102 5.9% French 94 5.5%
Ancestry Count % Arab 79 4.6% Dutch 2 0.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 43.0% Internet access 79.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71858
What city is ZIP code 71858 in?
ZIP code 71858 is primarily assigned to Rosston, Arkansas.
What county is ZIP code 71858 in?
ZIP code 71858 falls within Nevada County, Arkansas.
Does ZIP code 71858 have a large retiree population?
57% of households in ZIP code 71858 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 71858 have an older population?
29% of residents in ZIP code 71858 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71858?
22% of residents in ZIP code 71858 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Is ZIP code 71858 mostly owner-occupied?
85% of occupied units in ZIP code 71858 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What timezone is ZIP code 71858 in?
ZIP code 71858 observes the CST timezone.
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