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Lafayette County
Stamps, AR
71860
71860 ZIP Code — Stamps, AR
Lafayette County, Arkansas
ZIP code 71860 is located in
Stamps ,
Arkansas ,
within Lafayette County .
It covers approximately 105.87 square miles and serves a population of
2,205 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 870 .
About ZIP code 71860
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 $73,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $34,524. Poverty affects 26% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 43% 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 25 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 diabetes (17%), smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 71860 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
2,205
Population density
21 / sq mi
State FIPS
05
County FIPS
073
Geography
Land area
105.87 sq mi
Water area
0.38 sq mi
Latitude
33.3140
Longitude
-93.5249
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
870
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
73.0%
65.7%
50.4%
$50k – $100k
16.1%
21.3%
29.9%
$100k – $200k
10.2%
12.5%
15.7%
Over $200k
0.7%
0.6%
4.0%
Demographics & statistics
$34,524
Median household income
17.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 451 20.5% 18 and over 1,754 79.5% 65 and over 631 28.6% Median age 43.0 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
39%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.5%
Group Count % White 972 41.3% Black or African American 918 39% Two or more races 231 9.8% Hispanic or Latino 146 6.2% Asian 61 2.6% Other race 12 0.5% American Indian / Alaska Native 11 0.5%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
73.0%
65.7%
50.4%
$50k – $100k
16.1%
21.3%
29.9%
$100k – $200k
10.2%
12.5%
15.7%
Over $200k
0.7%
0.6%
4.0%
Range % of households Under $10k 13.0% $10k–$15k 12.3% $15k–$25k 10.7% $25k–$35k 14.5% $35k–$50k 11.7% $50k–$75k 15.3% $75k–$100k 7.3% $100k–$150k 10.7% $150k–$200k 3.1% $200k+ 1.4% Median income $34,524
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $73,400 Median rent / month $653 Owner occupied 76.2% Renter occupied 23.8% Vacant 30.1% Single-family detached 67.8% Large apartment buildings 0.2% Mobile homes 27.6% Median rooms 5.8 Avg household size (owned) 2.26
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 2.3% 2010–2019 1.7% 2000–2009 8.2% 1990–1999 13.8% 1980–1989 16.6% 1970–1979 20.0% 1960–1969 7.8% 1950–1959 10.3% 1940–1949 14.0% 1939 or earlier 5.2%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 4.7% 1 bedroom 4.5% 2 bedrooms 28.8% 3 bedrooms 48.1% 4 bedrooms 13.4% 5+ bedrooms 0.5%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 8.4% 1 vehicle 37.6% 2 vehicles 28.5% 3 or more 25.5%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 41.3% Electricity 52.2% Propane / LP gas 3.8%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 343 37.0% Cohabiting couple 29 3.1% Male householder, no spouse 210 22.7% Female householder, no spouse 344 37.1% Households with children under 18 222 24.0% Households with seniors (65+) 425 45.9% Average household size 2.32
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 30.3% 31.2% Married 46.3% 34.2% Separated 0.5% 2.7% Widowed 6.5% 14.2% Divorced 16.4% 17.6%
Education
Some college, no degree
18.9%
Graduate / professional
6.8%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 88.9% Bachelor's or higher 17.2%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 5 1.1% Kindergarten 5 1.1% Elementary school 324 68.8% High school 89 18.9% College / grad school 48 10.2%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
27.3%
Finance & real estate
8.8%
Agriculture & mining
8.5%
Professional & management
5.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.9%
Transportation & utilities
3.7%
Public administration
3.1%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 40.6% Service 11.9% Sales & office 16.9% Natural resources & construction 8.0% Production & transportation 22.6%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 78.5% Government 15.7% Self-employed 5.8% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 82.9% Carpool 6.5% Public transit 0.0% Walk 1.8% Work from home 2.6% Other means 6.1% Avg commute (minutes) 24.5
Poverty
Married-couple families
11.4%
Female-led households
37.7%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 43.4% Retirement income 19.8% Supplemental Security 8.6% Cash public assistance 1.2% Food stamps / SNAP 19.1%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 41.3% High blood pressure 48.4% High cholesterol 41.6% Diabetes 16.9% Heart disease 9.9% Stroke 5.4% Asthma 11.2% Arthritis 32.0% Kidney disease 4.4% Pulmonary disease 11.3% Cancer 7.4%
Behavior / access % Smoking 24.4% Binge drinking 11.9% No physical activity 37.2% Less than 7 hrs sleep 37.6% Depression 23.4% Fair or poor health 27.2% Poor mental health 16.9% Poor physical health 16.3% No health insurance 17.4% Visited doctor (checkup) 80.3% Visited dentist 48.2% Cholesterol screening 88.9% Teeth loss 24.9%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 174 9.9%
Disability % Any disability 20.9% Under 18 4.4% 18–64 years 19.4% 65 and over 36.6%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 46.0% Public insurance 63.3% No insurance 4.9% Uninsured under 19 5.1%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 2,149 97.5% 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) 2,156 97.8% Born in same state 2,154 97.7% Born in different state 1,518 68.8% Foreign born 2 0.1% Naturalized citizen 49 2.2% Not a US citizen 35 71.4%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 414 18.8% French 164 7.4% Italian 77 3.5%
Ancestry Count % English 8 0.4% Dutch 5 0.2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 42.0% Internet access 90.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71860
What city is ZIP code 71860 in?
ZIP code 71860 is primarily assigned to Stamps, Arkansas.
What county is ZIP code 71860 in?
ZIP code 71860 falls within Lafayette County, Arkansas.
Does ZIP code 71860 have an older population?
29% of residents in ZIP code 71860 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71860?
26% of residents in ZIP code 71860 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 71860 have a large retiree population?
43% of households in ZIP code 71860 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 71860?
The median home value in ZIP code 71860 is $73,400.
What timezone is ZIP code 71860 in?
ZIP code 71860 observes the CST timezone.
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