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Howard County
Saratoga, AR
71859
71859 ZIP Code — Saratoga, AR
Howard County, Arkansas
ZIP code 71859 is located in
Saratoga ,
Arkansas ,
within Howard County .
It covers approximately 24.32 square miles and serves a population of
296 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 870 .
About ZIP code 71859
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 $153,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.
Median household income is $30,833. 67% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with professional and management as the leading industry.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 30% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks. 23% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 38%.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
296
Population density
12 / sq mi
State FIPS
05
County FIPS
061
Geography
Land area
24.32 sq mi
Water area
9.74 sq mi
Latitude
33.7494
Longitude
-93.9360
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
870
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
56.7%
59.8%
50.4%
$50k – $100k
26.1%
27.8%
29.9%
$100k – $200k
17.2%
10.1%
15.7%
Over $200k
0.0%
2.3%
4.0%
Demographics & statistics
$30,833
Median household income
$153,300
Median home value
29.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 55 18.6% 18 and over 241 81.4% 65 and over 124 41.9% Median age 63.8 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
5.7%
Group Count % White 279 94.3% Black or African American 17 5.7%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
56.7%
59.8%
50.4%
$50k – $100k
26.1%
27.8%
29.9%
$100k – $200k
17.2%
10.1%
15.7%
Over $200k
0.0%
2.3%
4.0%
Range % of households $10k–$15k 3.7% $15k–$25k 17.7% $25k–$35k 42.7% $50k–$75k 20.1% $75k–$100k 7.3% $100k–$150k 8.5% Median income $30,833
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $153,300 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 73.2% Renter occupied 26.8% Vacant 39.0% Single-family detached 82.2% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 17.8% Median rooms 5.2 Avg household size (owned) 1.53
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.0% 2000–2009 9.7% 1990–1999 0.0% 1980–1989 16.0% 1970–1979 45.4% 1960–1969 6.3% 1950–1959 4.8% 1940–1949 13.8% 1939 or earlier 4.1%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 4.1% 2 bedrooms 29.0% 3 bedrooms 66.9% 4 bedrooms 0.0% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 7.9% 1 vehicle 48.8% 2 vehicles 28.7% 3 or more 14.6%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 17.7% Electricity 74.4% Wood 7.9%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 74 45.1% Cohabiting couple 31 18.9% Male householder, no spouse 0 0.0% Female householder, no spouse 59 36.0% Households with children under 18 31 18.9% Households with seniors (65+) 100 61.0% Average household size 1.80
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 0.0% 8.8% Married 66.7% 51.4% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 0.0% 39.9% Divorced 33.3% 0.0%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
12.2%
Some college, no degree
13.2%
Graduate / professional
16.8%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 87.8% Bachelor's or higher 29.9%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 0 0.0% High school 0 0.0% College / grad school 0 0.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Professional & management
88.6%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 0.0% Service 0.0% Sales & office 0.0% Natural resources & construction 100.0% Production & transportation 0.0%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 100.0% Government 0.0% 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) 0.0
Poverty
Married-couple families
17.6%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 66.5% Retirement income 50.0% Supplemental Security 20.1% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 0.0%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 40.6% High blood pressure 46.8% High cholesterol 42.2% Diabetes 15.5% Heart disease 9.1% Stroke 4.5% Asthma 10.1% Arthritis 32.5% Kidney disease 3.8% Pulmonary disease 9.9% Cancer 7.9%
Behavior / access % Smoking 21.2% Binge drinking 12.5% No physical activity 33.3% Less than 7 hrs sleep 35.3% Depression 22.7% Fair or poor health 22.7% Poor mental health 15.2% Poor physical health 14.6% No health insurance 14.2% Visited doctor (checkup) 79.9% Visited dentist 55.4% Cholesterol screening 91.7% Teeth loss 18.4%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 0 0.0%
Disability % Any disability 37.8% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 36.8% 65 and over 55.6%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 50.3% Public insurance 54.1% No insurance 23.0% Uninsured under 19 100.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 241 81.4% Spanish 13 5.4% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 13 5.4% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 283 95.6% Born in same state 283 95.6% Born in different state 116 39.2% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 13 4.4% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 92 31.1%
Ancestry Count % French 13 4.4%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 55.4% Internet access 74.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71859
What city is ZIP code 71859 in?
ZIP code 71859 is primarily assigned to Saratoga, Arkansas.
What county is ZIP code 71859 in?
ZIP code 71859 falls within Hempstead County, Arkansas.
Does ZIP code 71859 have an older population?
42% of residents in ZIP code 71859 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 71859 have a large retiree population?
67% of households in ZIP code 71859 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71859?
17% of residents in ZIP code 71859 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 71859?
The median home value in ZIP code 71859 is $153,300.
What timezone is ZIP code 71859 in?
ZIP code 71859 observes the CST timezone.
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