71766 ZIP Code — Thornton, AR

Calhoun County, Arkansas

ZIP code 71766 is located in Thornton, Arkansas, within Calhoun County. It covers approximately 50.83 square miles and serves a population of 602 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 71766

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 $58,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $70,119. 65% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 8% 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.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 31%.

Overall, ZIP code 71766 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

602

population

50.83

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

71766 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 71766

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71766. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Thornton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

71742 Fordyce (9.3 mi) 71720 Bearden (12.1 mi) 71652 Kingsland (14 mi) 71660 New Edinburg (15.9 mi) 71665 Rison (17 mi) 71631 Banks (17.5 mi) 71744 Hampton (18.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	602
Population density	12 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	013

Geography
Land area	50.83 sq mi
Water area	0.05 sq mi
Latitude	33.7499
Longitude	-92.4637
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	61.5%	49.3%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	32.1%	33.7%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	6.3%	16.7%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.3%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

602

Population

People per sq mi

55.3

Median age

$70,119

Median household income

$26,483

Per capita income

$58,100

Median home value

$475

Median monthly rent

91.6%

Home ownership

8.5%

Poverty rate

23.3%

Unemployment

301

Housing units

8.0%

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

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	36	6.0%
18 and over	566	94.0%
65 and over	177	29.4%
Median age	55.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 75.4%

Black or African American 23.1%

Two or more races 1.5%

Group	Count	%
White	454	75.4%
Black or African American	139	23.1%
Two or more races	9	1.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.5%	49.3%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	32.1%	33.7%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	6.3%	16.7%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.3%	4.0%

Under $10k 4.5%

$10k–$15k 1.7%

$15k–$25k 6.2%

$25k–$35k 7.9%

$35k–$50k 16.9%

$50k–$75k 24.7%

$75k–$100k 25.8%

$100k–$150k 8.4%

$150k–$200k 3.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.5%
$10k–$15k	1.7%
$15k–$25k	6.2%
$25k–$35k	7.9%
$35k–$50k	16.9%
$50k–$75k	24.7%
$75k–$100k	25.8%
$100k–$150k	8.4%
$150k–$200k	3.9%
Median income	$70,119

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 38.0%

$50k–$100k 25.2%

$100k–$150k 18.4%

$150k–$200k 3.1%

$200k–$300k 14.7%

$300k–$500k 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$58,100
Median rent / month	$475
Owner occupied	91.6%
Renter occupied	8.4%
Vacant	43.7%
Single-family detached	65.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	34.8%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	3.23

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	18.7%
1990–1999	4.1%
1980–1989	18.0%
1970–1979	31.3%
1960–1969	10.4%
1950–1959	8.9%
1940–1949	0.9%
1939 or earlier	7.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	16.1%
3 bedrooms	71.2%
4 bedrooms	12.7%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.7%
1 vehicle	27.5%
2 vehicles	32.0%
3 or more	38.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	38.8%
Electricity	42.1%
Propane / LP gas	16.3%
Wood	2.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	110	61.8%
Cohabiting couple	7	3.9%
Male householder, no spouse	15	8.4%
Female householder, no spouse	46	25.8%
Households with children under 18	21	11.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	119	66.9%
Average household size	3.38

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.8%	36.0%
Married	51.6%	42.2%
Separated	1.1%	2.4%
Widowed	3.6%	10.7%
Divorced	9.0%	8.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.7%

Some HS, no diploma 22.6%

HS graduate 30.4%

Some college, no degree 19.3%

Associate's degree 17.0%

Bachelor's degree 5.7%

Graduate / professional 2.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	74.7%
Bachelor's or higher	8.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	3	3.2%
Kindergarten	7	7.4%
Elementary school	18	19.1%
High school	3	3.2%
College / grad school	63	67.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.3%

Construction 21.8%

Retail trade 14.0%

Manufacturing 10.7%

Agriculture & mining 8.6%

Public administration 8.6%

Transportation & utilities 6.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.1%

Finance & real estate 0.8%

Other services 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.1%
Service	11.9%
Sales & office	23.5%
Natural resources & construction	30.0%
Production & transportation	9.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	66.3%
Government	33.7%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.0%
Carpool	16.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.4

Poverty

All people 8.5%

Under 18 years 47.2%

18 and over 6.0%

Married-couple families 0.9%

Female-led households 72.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	64.6%
Retirement income	25.3%
Supplemental Security	7.3%
Cash public assistance	0.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.1%
High blood pressure	44.5%
High cholesterol	41.9%
Diabetes	14.8%
Heart disease	8.9%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	31.3%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	10.3%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.6%
Binge drinking	13.1%
No physical activity	32.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.5%
Depression	24.1%
Fair or poor health	22.6%
Poor mental health	16.1%
Poor physical health	14.7%
No health insurance	15.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.9%
Visited dentist	54.3%
Cholesterol screening	90.2%
Teeth loss	20.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	44	7.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	31.1%
Under 18	2.8%
18–64 years	28.3%
65 and over	42.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	46.0%
Public insurance	68.6%
No insurance	0.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	595	98.8%
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)	602	100.0%
Born in same state	602	100.0%
Born in different state	482	80.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	105	17.4%
Italian	83	13.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	11	1.8%
Polish	2	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	29.6%
Internet access	87.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71766

What city is ZIP code 71766 in?

ZIP code 71766 is primarily assigned to Thornton, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 71766 in?

ZIP code 71766 falls within Calhoun County, Arkansas.

Does ZIP code 71766 have a large retiree population?

65% of households in ZIP code 71766 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 71766 have an older population?

29% of residents in ZIP code 71766 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 71766 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 71766 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 71766?

8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 71766 in?

ZIP code 71766 observes the CST timezone.