71861 ZIP Code — Taylor, AR

Columbia County, Arkansas

ZIP code 71861 is located in Taylor, Arkansas, within Columbia County. It covers approximately 146.92 square miles and serves a population of 1,817 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 71861

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 $81,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $51,125. 57% 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. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (15%), smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 32%.

Overall, ZIP code 71861 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,817

population

146.92

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

71861 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 71861

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71861. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Taylor	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

71075 Springhill (10.4 mi) 71860 Stamps (12.6 mi) 71826 Bradley (13 mi) 71827 Buckner (14.9 mi) 71071 Sarepta (16 mi) 71740 Emerson (16 mi) 71770 Waldo (16.5 mi) 71072 Shongaloo (16.6 mi) 71845 Lewisville (17.7 mi) 71753 Magnolia (17.9 mi) 71064 Plain Dealing (19.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,817
Population density	12 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	027

Geography
Land area	146.92 sq mi
Water area	6.78 sq mi
Latitude	33.1387
Longitude	-93.4651
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	57.2%	62.1%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	37.1%	23.8%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	5.7%	10.8%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.3%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,817

Population

People per sq mi

56.6

Median age

$51,125

Median household income

$24,450

Per capita income

$81,200

Median home value

$919

Median monthly rent

83.7%

Home ownership

16.0%

Poverty rate

1.7%

Unemployment

1,324

Housing units

11.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

107

35–44

45–54

116

55–59

60–64

212

65–74

166

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	263	14.5%
18 and over	1,554	85.5%
65 and over	595	32.7%
Median age	56.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 85.6%

Black or African American 12%

Two or more races 1.4%

Hispanic or Latino 1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,571	85.6%
Black or African American	220	12%
Two or more races	26	1.4%
Hispanic or Latino	18	1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.2%	62.1%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	37.1%	23.8%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	5.7%	10.8%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.3%	4.0%

Under $10k 6.0%

$10k–$15k 7.3%

$15k–$25k 10.9%

$25k–$35k 9.7%

$35k–$50k 15.5%

$50k–$75k 28.8%

$75k–$100k 10.1%

$100k–$150k 7.3%

$150k–$200k 4.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.0%
$10k–$15k	7.3%
$15k–$25k	10.9%
$25k–$35k	9.7%
$35k–$50k	15.5%
$50k–$75k	28.8%
$75k–$100k	10.1%
$100k–$150k	7.3%
$150k–$200k	4.4%
Median income	$51,125

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 22.4%

$50k–$100k 38.7%

$100k–$150k 13.7%

$150k–$200k 5.7%

$200k–$300k 6.8%

$300k–$500k 12.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$81,200
Median rent / month	$919
Owner occupied	83.7%
Renter occupied	16.3%
Vacant	49.1%
Single-family detached	73.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	26.2%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.48

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.0%
2010–2019	6.6%
2000–2009	8.8%
1990–1999	12.7%
1980–1989	13.2%
1970–1979	20.6%
1960–1969	20.4%
1950–1959	11.2%
1940–1949	4.0%
1939 or earlier	1.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.2%
1 bedroom	9.6%
2 bedrooms	40.4%
3 bedrooms	33.7%
4 bedrooms	15.2%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.0%
1 vehicle	30.5%
2 vehicles	42.2%
3 or more	26.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	40.5%
Electricity	36.6%
Propane / LP gas	16.2%
Fuel oil	6.3%
Wood	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	481	65.4%
Cohabiting couple	23	3.1%
Male householder, no spouse	129	17.6%
Female householder, no spouse	102	13.9%
Households with children under 18	141	19.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	353	48.0%
Average household size	2.39

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.6%	18.1%
Married	58.3%	65.7%
Separated	0.3%	1.0%
Widowed	5.1%	9.4%
Divorced	12.6%	5.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.7%

Some HS, no diploma 6.4%

HS graduate 56.7%

Some college, no degree 14.6%

Associate's degree 6.2%

Bachelor's degree 8.4%

Graduate / professional 3.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.9%
Bachelor's or higher	11.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	10	3.8%
Elementary school	127	47.7%
High school	70	26.3%
College / grad school	59	22.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 17.1%

Retail trade 16.5%

Construction 15.3%

Public administration 14.7%

Transportation & utilities 13.0%

Manufacturing 12.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.6%

Professional & management 2.7%

Other services 1.9%

Finance & real estate 1.4%

Information 0.8%

Agriculture & mining 0.5%

Wholesale trade 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.4%
Service	16.5%
Sales & office	19.8%
Natural resources & construction	3.5%
Production & transportation	30.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.7%
Government	16.8%
Self-employed	3.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.7%
Carpool	4.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.7%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	4.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.5

Poverty

All people 16.0%

Under 18 years 35.0%

18 and over 12.7%

Married-couple families 4.6%

Female-led households 40.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	56.7%
Retirement income	30.6%
Supplemental Security	7.2%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.1%
High blood pressure	45.7%
High cholesterol	43.4%
Diabetes	15.2%
Heart disease	10.8%
Stroke	5.0%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	33.1%
Kidney disease	4.2%
Pulmonary disease	12.1%
Cancer	8.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.5%
Binge drinking	12.5%
No physical activity	34.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.5%
Depression	24.6%
Fair or poor health	24.7%
Poor mental health	16.0%
Poor physical health	16.0%
No health insurance	15.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.8%
Visited dentist	54.1%
Cholesterol screening	89.4%
Teeth loss	22.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	223	14.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	31.9%
Under 18	6.8%
18–64 years	26.8%
65 and over	53.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	52.0%
Public insurance	52.4%
No insurance	12.3%
Uninsured under 19	12.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,785	98.2%
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)	1,817	100.0%
Born in same state	1,817	100.0%
Born in different state	770	42.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	277	15.2%
French	231	12.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	85	4.7%
English	52	2.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.5%
Internet access	86.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71861

What city is ZIP code 71861 in?

ZIP code 71861 is primarily assigned to Taylor, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 71861 in?

ZIP code 71861 falls within Columbia County, Arkansas.

Does ZIP code 71861 have an older population?

33% of residents in ZIP code 71861 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 71861 have a large retiree population?

57% of households in ZIP code 71861 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 71861?

12% 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 71861 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 71861 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 71861 in?

ZIP code 71861 observes the CST timezone.