71763 ZIP Code — Sparkman, AR

Dallas County, Arkansas

ZIP code 71763 is located in Sparkman, Arkansas, within Dallas County. It covers approximately 242.41 square miles and serves a population of 1,712 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 71763

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 $88,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $75,494. 50% 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 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% 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 32%.

Overall, ZIP code 71763 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,712
population
242.41
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
71763 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 71763

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71763. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Sparkman Acceptable
Sparkman Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
71725 Carthage (11.7 mi) 71720 Bearden (14 mi) 71742 Fordyce (18.1 mi) 71743 Gurdon (18.4 mi) 71726 Chidester (18.9 mi) 71923 Arkadelphia (20 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,712
Population density 7 / sq mi
State FIPS 05
County FIPS 039
Geography
Land area 242.41 sq mi
Water area 0.80 sq mi
Latitude 33.9164
Longitude -92.7723
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 53.2% 63.1% 50.4%
$50k – $100k 27.8% 25.6% 29.9%
$100k – $200k 17.0% 10.2% 15.7%
Over $200k 2.0% 1.1% 4.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,712
Population
7
People per sq mi
51.1
Median age
$75,494
Median household income
$30,138
Per capita income
$88,700
Median home value
$495
Median monthly rent
81.0%
Home ownership
11.3%
Poverty rate
2.1%
Unemployment
773
Housing units
17.3%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
51
Under 5
40
37
5–9
30
48
10–14
38
38
15–19
30
5
20–24
4
149
25–34
118
92
35–44
74
105
45–54
84
152
55–59
121
76
60–64
61
128
65–74
102
40
75–84
31
32
85+
26
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1827215.9%
18 and over1,44084.1%
65 and over35921.0%
Median age51.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 75.5%
Black or African American 21.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.2%
Two or more races 1.1%
Asian 0.2%
GroupCount%
White1,29275.5%
Black or African American36121.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander372.2%
Two or more races181.1%
Asian40.2%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 53.2% 63.1% 50.4%
$50k – $100k 27.8% 25.6% 29.9%
$100k – $200k 17.0% 10.2% 15.7%
Over $200k 2.0% 1.1% 4.0%
Under $10k 9.0%
$10k–$15k 2.8%
$15k–$25k 13.6%
$25k–$35k 7.6%
$35k–$50k 7.9%
$50k–$75k 7.6%
$75k–$100k 17.8%
$100k–$150k 23.7%
$150k–$200k 8.3%
$200k+ 1.7%
Range% of households
Under $10k9.0%
$10k–$15k2.8%
$15k–$25k13.6%
$25k–$35k7.6%
$35k–$50k7.9%
$50k–$75k7.6%
$75k–$100k17.8%
$100k–$150k23.7%
$150k–$200k8.3%
$200k+1.7%
Median income$75,494

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 28.8%
$50k–$100k 25.8%
$100k–$150k 11.1%
$150k–$200k 21.5%
$200k–$300k 12.8%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$88,700
Median rent / month$495
Owner occupied81.0%
Renter occupied19.0%
Vacant34.4%
Single-family detached77.6%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes18.8%
Median rooms5.7
Avg household size (owned)2.94

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.1%
2010–20199.2%
2000–200911.6%
1990–19999.2%
1980–198916.9%
1970–197917.9%
1960–196911.2%
1950–19598.3%
1940–19495.9%
1939 or earlier9.9%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom3.5%
2 bedrooms16.9%
3 bedrooms65.8%
4 bedrooms12.7%
5+ bedrooms1.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle9.7%
1 vehicle24.5%
2 vehicles35.4%
3 or more30.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas4.3%
Electricity59.6%
Propane / LP gas29.4%
Fuel oil0.5%
Wood6.2%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family36963.7%
Cohabiting couple50.9%
Male householder, no spouse8915.4%
Female householder, no spouse11620.0%
Households with children under 1811920.6%
Households with seniors (65+)20635.6%
Average household size2.96

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married20.7%23.8%
Married61.2%53.8%
Separated1.1%1.3%
Widowed4.1%14.2%
Divorced12.8%6.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.7%
Some HS, no diploma 8.5%
HS graduate 45.9%
Some college, no degree 14.4%
Associate's degree 10.3%
Bachelor's degree 11.1%
Graduate / professional 6.2%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher87.8%
Bachelor's or higher17.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool52.7%
Kindergarten21.1%
Elementary school13271.0%
High school2915.6%
College / grad school189.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.2%
Transportation & utilities 20.1%
Manufacturing 14.0%
Public administration 7.8%
Arts, food & hospitality 7.5%
Retail trade 5.7%
Agriculture & mining 5.5%
Construction 5.4%
Other services 4.4%
Finance & real estate 2.2%
Professional & management 1.9%
Wholesale trade 0.4%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts33.2%
Service22.5%
Sales & office15.3%
Natural resources & construction9.0%
Production & transportation19.9%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector69.9%
Government26.0%
Self-employed4.2%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone85.6%
Carpool8.0%
Public transit0.0%
Walk4.5%
Work from home1.9%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)27.2

Poverty

All people 11.3%
Under 18 years 19.5%
18 and over 9.7%
Married-couple families 3.3%
Female-led households 22.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security50.4%
Retirement income30.4%
Supplemental Security9.8%
Cash public assistance1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP14.0%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity38.9%
High blood pressure45.5%
High cholesterol40.9%
Diabetes15.0%
Heart disease8.9%
Stroke4.5%
Asthma10.4%
Arthritis30.5%
Kidney disease3.8%
Pulmonary disease9.9%
Cancer7.4%
Behavior / access%
Smoking22.2%
Binge drinking13.0%
No physical activity33.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep33.1%
Depression24.0%
Fair or poor health22.9%
Poor mental health15.9%
Poor physical health14.5%
No health insurance14.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)79.4%
Visited dentist53.9%
Cholesterol screening90.0%
Teeth loss20.7%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans996.9%
Disability%
Any disability31.7%
Under 185.1%
18–64 years23.8%
65 and over75.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance60.5%
Public insurance45.8%
No insurance7.3%
Uninsured under 1917.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,62194.7%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,70899.8%
Born in same state1,65796.8%
Born in different state1,38180.7%
Foreign born513.0%
Naturalized citizen40.2%
Not a US citizen4100.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French23213.6%
Arab1257.3%
AncestryCount%
Italian684%
Polish80.5%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access33.8%
Internet access82.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71763

What city is ZIP code 71763 in?

ZIP code 71763 is primarily assigned to Sparkman, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 71763 in?

ZIP code 71763 falls within Dallas County, Arkansas.

Does ZIP code 71763 have a large retiree population?

50% of households in ZIP code 71763 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 71763 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 71763 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 71763?

The median home value in ZIP code 71763 is $88,700.

What is the population of ZIP code 71763?

ZIP code 71763 has an estimated population of 1,712 residents, with a density of 7 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 71763 in?

ZIP code 71763 observes the CST timezone.

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