71970 ZIP Code — Story, AR

Montgomery County, Arkansas

ZIP code 71970 is located in Story, Arkansas, within Montgomery County. It covers approximately 75.98 square miles and serves a population of 726 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 71970

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $114,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 97%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($61,635) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 32% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 54 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 71970 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

726

population

75.98

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

71970 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 71970

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71970. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Story	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

71969 Sims (7.5 mi) 71957 Mount Ida (10.9 mi) 71965 Pencil Bluff (13.5 mi) 72827 Bluffton (13.6 mi) 71968 Royal (15.6 mi) 72857 Plainview (16.3 mi) 72838 Gravelly (17.9 mi) 71949 Jessieville (18.1 mi) 71961 Oden (18.1 mi) 71956 Mountain Pine (19 mi) 71935 Caddo Gap (19.2 mi) 72841 Harvey (19.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	726
Population density	10 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	097

Geography
Land area	75.98 sq mi
Water area	5.22 sq mi
Latitude	34.6719
Longitude	-93.5045
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	53.4%	60.0%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	17.3%	26.2%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	19.7%	12.4%	15.7%
Over $200k	9.5%	1.4%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

726

Population

People per sq mi

35.4

Median age

$61,635

Median household income

$39,025

Per capita income

$114,700

Median home value

Median monthly rent

96.7%

Home ownership

10.1%

Poverty rate

10.5%

Unemployment

479

Housing units

12.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	194	26.7%
18 and over	532	73.3%
65 and over	127	17.5%
Median age	35.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 5.1%

Two or more races 4.1%

Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

Other race 0.8%

Group	Count	%
White	653	89.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	37	5.1%
Two or more races	30	4.1%
Hispanic or Latino	6	0.8%
Other race	6	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.4%	60.0%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	17.3%	26.2%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	19.7%	12.4%	15.7%
Over $200k	9.5%	1.4%	4.0%

$10k–$15k 3.3%

$15k–$25k 23.0%

$25k–$35k 11.7%

$35k–$50k 2.3%

$50k–$75k 16.3%

$75k–$100k 2.0%

$100k–$150k 13.7%

$150k–$200k 14.0%

$200k+ 13.7%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	3.3%
$15k–$25k	23.0%
$25k–$35k	11.7%
$35k–$50k	2.3%
$50k–$75k	16.3%
$75k–$100k	2.0%
$100k–$150k	13.7%
$150k–$200k	14.0%
$200k+	13.7%
Median income	$61,635

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 30.3%

$50k–$100k 10.3%

$100k–$150k 17.2%

$150k–$200k 8.6%

$200k–$300k 4.1%

$300k–$500k 25.5%

$500k–$1M 3.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$114,700
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	96.7%
Renter occupied	3.3%
Vacant	38.7%
Single-family detached	73.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	26.8%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.42

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	2.5%
2010–2019	1.4%
2000–2009	37.4%
1990–1999	12.1%
1980–1989	19.0%
1970–1979	13.1%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	5.5%
1939 or earlier	9.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.7%
2 bedrooms	35.8%
3 bedrooms	35.2%
4 bedrooms	7.0%
5+ bedrooms	15.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.7%
1 vehicle	20.7%
2 vehicles	40.0%
3 or more	35.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	15.7%
Electricity	52.7%
Propane / LP gas	28.0%
Wood	3.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	194	64.7%
Cohabiting couple	16	5.3%
Male householder, no spouse	78	26.0%
Female householder, no spouse	12	4.0%
Households with children under 18	130	43.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	71	23.7%
Average household size	2.42

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	13.4%	14.8%
Married	71.5%	75.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	3.7%	5.1%
Divorced	11.4%	5.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 10.9%

Some HS, no diploma 3.9%

HS graduate 31.0%

Some college, no degree 41.7%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 7.2%

Graduate / professional 5.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.2%
Bachelor's or higher	12.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	42	23.1%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	57	31.3%
High school	45	24.7%
College / grad school	38	20.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.1%

Transportation & utilities 24.3%

Manufacturing 13.3%

Construction 7.8%

Other services 7.1%

Agriculture & mining 5.5%

Wholesale trade 4.3%

Information 4.3%

Professional & management 3.9%

Retail trade 2.4%

Public administration 2.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.3%
Service	7.1%
Sales & office	10.2%
Natural resources & construction	9.0%
Production & transportation	38.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	57.3%
Government	27.1%
Self-employed	15.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	92.7%
Carpool	2.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	4.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	53.7

Poverty

All people 10.1%

Under 18 years 3.9%

18 and over 12.2%

Married-couple families 5.2%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.0%
Retirement income	21.7%
Supplemental Security	9.0%
Cash public assistance	3.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.7%
High blood pressure	44.8%
High cholesterol	42.9%
Diabetes	14.0%
Heart disease	10.4%
Stroke	4.5%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	32.5%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	11.5%
Cancer	8.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.2%
Binge drinking	13.7%
No physical activity	32.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.2%
Depression	24.3%
Fair or poor health	22.5%
Poor mental health	15.8%
Poor physical health	15.3%
No health insurance	14.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.1%
Visited dentist	52.9%
Cholesterol screening	89.8%
Teeth loss	20.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	35	6.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.0%
Under 18	2.6%
18–64 years	24.0%
65 and over	28.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	74.8%
Public insurance	33.5%
No insurance	5.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	688	94.8%
Spanish	12	1.7%
Other Indo-European	12	1.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	726	100.0%
Born in same state	726	100.0%
Born in different state	538	74.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	112	15.4%
Italian	82	11.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	43	5.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.3%
Internet access	91.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71970

What city is ZIP code 71970 in?

ZIP code 71970 is primarily assigned to Story, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 71970 in?

ZIP code 71970 falls within Montgomery County, Arkansas.

Is ZIP code 71970 mostly owner-occupied?

97% of occupied units in ZIP code 71970 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 71970?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 71970?

The median home value in ZIP code 71970 is $114,700.

What is the population of ZIP code 71970?

ZIP code 71970 has an estimated population of 726 residents, with a density of 10 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 71970 in?

ZIP code 71970 observes the CST timezone.