71762 ZIP Code — Smackover, AR

Union County, Arkansas

ZIP code 71762 is located in Smackover, Arkansas, within Union County. It covers approximately 60.28 square miles and serves a population of 2,988 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 71762

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $85,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.

Median household income is $48,828. 39% 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 18 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 21% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 23%.

2,988

population

60.28

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

71762 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 71762

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71762. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Smackover	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

71751 Louann (5.6 mi) 71758 Mount Holly (8.3 mi) 71730 El Dorado (12.1 mi) 71749 Junction City (16 mi) 71764 Stephens (16.6 mi) 71744 Hampton (17 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,988
Population density	50 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	139

Geography
Land area	60.28 sq mi
Water area	0.10 sq mi
Latitude	33.3303
Longitude	-92.7681
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	52.1%	54.8%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	25.2%	26.2%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	22.0%	16.0%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.7%	3.0%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

2,988

Population

People per sq mi

44.0

Median age

$48,828

Median household income

$25,039

Per capita income

$85,800

Median home value

$818

Median monthly rent

74.1%

Home ownership

14.1%

Poverty rate

3.3%

Unemployment

1,081

Housing units

20.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

161

5–9

149

10–14

15–19

100

20–24

25–34

253

35–44

234

215

45–54

198

55–59

141

60–64

130

222

65–74

205

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	700	23.4%
18 and over	2,288	76.6%
65 and over	554	18.5%
Median age	44.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 74.4%

Black or African American 22.4%

Two or more races 3.2%

Group	Count	%
White	2,224	74.4%
Black or African American	669	22.4%
Two or more races	95	3.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.1%	54.8%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	25.2%	26.2%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	22.0%	16.0%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.7%	3.0%	4.0%

Under $10k 11.2%

$10k–$15k 3.7%

$15k–$25k 9.3%

$25k–$35k 7.4%

$35k–$50k 19.0%

$50k–$75k 14.8%

$75k–$100k 11.1%

$100k–$150k 18.1%

$150k–$200k 4.1%

$200k+ 1.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	11.2%
$10k–$15k	3.7%
$15k–$25k	9.3%
$25k–$35k	7.4%
$35k–$50k	19.0%
$50k–$75k	14.8%
$75k–$100k	11.1%
$100k–$150k	18.1%
$150k–$200k	4.1%
$200k+	1.2%
Median income	$48,828

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 41.7%

$50k–$100k 9.6%

$100k–$150k 17.2%

$150k–$200k 13.1%

$200k–$300k 6.7%

$300k–$500k 9.2%

$500k–$1M 2.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$85,800
Median rent / month	$818
Owner occupied	74.1%
Renter occupied	25.9%
Vacant	16.9%
Single-family detached	66.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	29.0%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.73

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.4%
2010–2019	7.5%
2000–2009	10.6%
1990–1999	22.7%
1980–1989	11.0%
1970–1979	16.8%
1960–1969	6.0%
1950–1959	10.9%
1940–1949	12.3%
1939 or earlier	2.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.1%
1 bedroom	1.7%
2 bedrooms	20.4%
3 bedrooms	56.5%
4 bedrooms	16.0%
5+ bedrooms	5.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	14.3%
1 vehicle	30.4%
2 vehicles	32.3%
3 or more	23.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	47.9%
Electricity	43.1%
Propane / LP gas	8.6%
Wood	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	610	53.3%
Cohabiting couple	31	2.7%
Male householder, no spouse	243	21.2%
Female householder, no spouse	261	22.8%
Households with children under 18	323	28.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	415	36.2%
Average household size	2.61

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.1%	17.7%
Married	57.4%	47.1%
Separated	1.0%	2.9%
Widowed	0.9%	7.3%
Divorced	14.6%	25.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.5%

Some HS, no diploma 6.4%

HS graduate 39.3%

Some college, no degree 24.0%

Associate's degree 8.1%

Bachelor's degree 11.7%

Graduate / professional 9.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.1%
Bachelor's or higher	20.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	64	9.2%
Kindergarten	33	4.8%
Elementary school	318	46.0%
High school	134	19.4%
College / grad school	143	20.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.5%

Manufacturing 18.1%

Wholesale trade 9.4%

Transportation & utilities 9.4%

Professional & management 8.1%

Construction 7.8%

Retail trade 6.2%

Other services 5.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.8%

Agriculture & mining 2.6%

Public administration 1.7%

Finance & real estate 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.5%
Service	17.0%
Sales & office	22.4%
Natural resources & construction	8.6%
Production & transportation	22.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.0%
Government	14.8%
Self-employed	13.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.7%
Carpool	17.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.9%
Work from home	2.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	17.7

Poverty

All people 14.1%

Under 18 years 13.3%

18 and over 14.3%

Married-couple families 2.0%

Female-led households 40.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.7%
Retirement income	31.9%
Supplemental Security	1.7%
Cash public assistance	2.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.6%
High blood pressure	41.4%
High cholesterol	38.4%
Diabetes	13.7%
Heart disease	8.6%
Stroke	4.3%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	27.8%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	9.4%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.2%
Binge drinking	13.6%
No physical activity	32.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.0%
Depression	24.6%
Fair or poor health	22.1%
Poor mental health	16.9%
Poor physical health	14.2%
No health insurance	15.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.1%
Visited dentist	54.7%
Cholesterol screening	88.4%
Teeth loss	20.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	198	8.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.7%
Under 18	10.7%
18–64 years	26.2%
65 and over	26.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	54.4%
Public insurance	50.7%
No insurance	6.8%
Uninsured under 19	11.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,844	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)	2,984	99.9%
Born in same state	2,979	99.7%
Born in different state	2,161	72.3%
Foreign born	5	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	4	0.1%
Not a US citizen	4	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	325	10.9%
Arab	296	9.9%
Italian	207	6.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	14	0.5%
English	13	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.3%
Internet access	79.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71762

What city is ZIP code 71762 in?

ZIP code 71762 is primarily assigned to Smackover, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 71762 in?

ZIP code 71762 falls within Union County, Arkansas.

Does ZIP code 71762 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 71762 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 71762?

The median home value in ZIP code 71762 is $85,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 71762?

ZIP code 71762 has an estimated population of 2,988 residents, with a density of 50 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 71762?

The median household income in ZIP code 71762 is $48,828, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 71762 in?

ZIP code 71762 observes the CST timezone.