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Union County
Strong, AR
71765
71765 ZIP Code — Strong, AR
Union County, Arkansas
ZIP code 71765 is located in
Strong ,
Arkansas ,
within Union County .
It covers approximately 198.72 square miles and serves a population of
2,344 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 870 .
About ZIP code 71765
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $44,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($36,412) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 4% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (45%), smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 71765 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
2,344
Population density
12 / sq mi
State FIPS
05
County FIPS
139
Geography
Land area
198.72 sq mi
Water area
5.04 sq mi
Latitude
33.1457
Longitude
-92.3059
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
870
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
61.8%
54.8%
50.4%
$50k – $100k
25.7%
26.2%
29.9%
$100k – $200k
8.1%
16.0%
15.7%
Over $200k
4.3%
3.0%
4.0%
Demographics & statistics
$36,412
Median household income
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 705 30.1% 18 and over 1,639 69.9% 65 and over 331 14.1% Median age 44.3 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
49.8%
Group Count % Black or African American 1,168 49.8% White 1,097 46.8% Asian 58 2.5% Two or more races 19 0.8% Hispanic or Latino 2 0.1% Other race 2 0.1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
61.8%
54.8%
50.4%
$50k – $100k
25.7%
26.2%
29.9%
$100k – $200k
8.1%
16.0%
15.7%
Over $200k
4.3%
3.0%
4.0%
Range % of households Under $10k 16.6% $10k–$15k 4.7% $15k–$25k 8.1% $25k–$35k 9.2% $35k–$50k 24.0% $50k–$75k 5.1% $75k–$100k 11.7% $100k–$150k 7.4% $150k–$200k 3.8% $200k+ 9.5% Median income $36,412
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $44,700 Median rent / month $647 Owner occupied 90.8% Renter occupied 9.2% Vacant 24.7% Single-family detached 68.4% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 29.0% Median rooms 5.3 Avg household size (owned) 2.48
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 23.0% 2000–2009 13.6% 1990–1999 11.3% 1980–1989 3.9% 1970–1979 11.8% 1960–1969 6.2% 1950–1959 17.7% 1940–1949 9.6% 1939 or earlier 2.8%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.5% 1 bedroom 5.2% 2 bedrooms 18.7% 3 bedrooms 58.6% 4 bedrooms 16.9% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 3.2% 1 vehicle 40.3% 2 vehicles 24.7% 3 or more 31.8%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 26.7% Electricity 57.7% Propane / LP gas 12.0% Wood 2.0% No fuel used 1.6%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 295 29.7% Cohabiting couple 101 10.2% Male householder, no spouse 418 42.1% Female householder, no spouse 179 18.0% Households with children under 18 219 22.1% Households with seniors (65+) 273 27.5% Average household size 2.36
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 34.1% 32.9% Married 33.3% 42.3% Separated 19.1% 5.6% Widowed 4.8% 11.9% Divorced 8.8% 7.3%
Education
Some college, no degree
30.2%
Graduate / professional
1.1%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 89.2% Bachelor's or higher 4.3%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 69 9.9% Elementary school 368 52.8% High school 216 31.0% College / grad school 44 6.3%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
19.1%
Public administration
7.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.6%
Finance & real estate
2.5%
Transportation & utilities
2.2%
Professional & management
0.8%
Agriculture & mining
0.6%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 21.7% Service 20.4% Sales & office 15.6% Natural resources & construction 27.7% Production & transportation 14.7%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 83.9% Government 15.9% Self-employed 0.2% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 93.5% Carpool 6.3% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.2% Work from home 0.0% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 34.2
Poverty
Married-couple families
37.3%
Female-led households
11.7%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 37.9% Retirement income 14.1% Supplemental Security 2.7% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 7.4%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 44.5% High blood pressure 44.0% High cholesterol 38.2% Diabetes 14.9% Heart disease 8.2% Stroke 4.4% Asthma 10.3% Arthritis 27.7% Kidney disease 3.7% Pulmonary disease 8.6% Cancer 7.0%
Behavior / access % Smoking 21.3% Binge drinking 12.5% No physical activity 33.3% Less than 7 hrs sleep 38.0% Depression 22.2% Fair or poor health 22.4% Poor mental health 16.0% Poor physical health 13.8% No health insurance 16.6% Visited doctor (checkup) 80.0% Visited dentist 55.0% Cholesterol screening 90.2% Teeth loss 20.2%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 44 2.7%
Disability % Any disability 14.7% Under 18 5.4% 18–64 years 10.8% 65 and over 50.2%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 45.4% Public insurance 52.3% No insurance 7.2% Uninsured under 19 3.6%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 2,251 96.0% Spanish 40 1.8% Other Indo-European 9 0.4% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 31 1.4%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 2,283 97.4% Born in same state 2,283 97.4% Born in different state 1,808 77.1% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 61 2.6% Not a US citizen 3 4.9%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 200 8.5% French 163 7%
Ancestry Count % Italian 10 0.4% English 3 0.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 42.4% Internet access 71.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71765
What city is ZIP code 71765 in?
ZIP code 71765 is primarily assigned to Strong, Arkansas.
What county is ZIP code 71765 in?
ZIP code 71765 falls within Union County, Arkansas.
Is ZIP code 71765 family-oriented?
30% of residents in ZIP code 71765 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 71765?
4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
Is ZIP code 71765 mostly owner-occupied?
91% of occupied units in ZIP code 71765 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71765?
18% of residents in ZIP code 71765 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What timezone is ZIP code 71765 in?
ZIP code 71765 observes the CST timezone.
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