71971 ZIP Code — Umpire, AR

Howard County, Arkansas

ZIP code 71971 is located in Umpire, Arkansas, within Howard County. It covers approximately 67.58 square miles and serves a population of 405 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 71971

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 $170,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 65%.

Median household income is $55,307. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 40% 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 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 11% 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 a notable veteran presence at 20% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 71971 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

405

population

67.58

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

71971 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 71971

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71971. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Umpire	Acceptable
Umpire	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

71833 Dierks (11.1 mi) 71959 Newhope (12.3 mi) 71972 Vandervoort (14.6 mi) 71973 Wickes (15.1 mi) 71944 Grannis (15.1 mi) 71952 Langley (15.3 mi) 71841 Gillham (16.7 mi) 71832 De Queen (18.1 mi) 71937 Cove (18.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	405
Population density	6 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	061

Geography
Land area	67.58 sq mi
Water area	0.08 sq mi
Latitude	34.2735
Longitude	-94.0958
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	56.1%	59.8%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	39.4%	27.8%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	4.5%	10.1%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.3%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

405

Population

People per sq mi

55.2

Median age

$55,307

Median household income

$28,575

Per capita income

$170,200

Median home value

$786

Median monthly rent

64.5%

Home ownership

2.5%

Poverty rate

24.7%

Unemployment

206

Housing units

10.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

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	33	8.1%
18 and over	372	91.9%
65 and over	98	24.2%
Median age	55.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	405	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.1%	59.8%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	39.4%	27.8%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	4.5%	10.1%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.3%	4.0%

$10k–$15k 4.6%

$15k–$25k 30.9%

$25k–$35k 3.2%

$35k–$50k 7.8%

$50k–$75k 44.7%

$75k–$100k 2.8%

$100k–$150k 6.0%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	4.6%
$15k–$25k	30.9%
$25k–$35k	3.2%
$35k–$50k	7.8%
$50k–$75k	44.7%
$75k–$100k	2.8%
$100k–$150k	6.0%
Median income	$55,307

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 4.3%

$100k–$150k 18.6%

$150k–$200k 47.9%

$200k–$300k 14.3%

$300k–$500k 15.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$170,200
Median rent / month	$786
Owner occupied	64.5%
Renter occupied	35.5%
Vacant	23.3%
Single-family detached	75.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	24.7%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	1.93

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	26.1%
2000–2009	33.9%
1990–1999	9.5%
1980–1989	10.6%
1970–1979	12.7%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	2.5%
1940–1949	2.5%
1939 or earlier	2.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	3.5%
3 bedrooms	86.9%
4 bedrooms	6.0%
5+ bedrooms	3.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.6%
1 vehicle	35.0%
2 vehicles	43.8%
3 or more	16.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	84.8%
Propane / LP gas	6.0%
Wood	9.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	79	36.4%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	63	29.0%
Female householder, no spouse	75	34.6%
Households with children under 18	23	10.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	86	39.6%
Average household size	1.87

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	40.5%	35.6%
Married	53.4%	32.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	22.3%
Divorced	6.1%	9.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 4.2%

HS graduate 76.0%

Some college, no degree 7.3%

Associate's degree 1.6%

Bachelor's degree 6.4%

Graduate / professional 4.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.8%
Bachelor's or higher	10.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	4	9.3%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	5	11.6%
High school	24	55.8%
College / grad school	10	23.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 57.7%

Manufacturing 23.2%

Retail trade 11.3%

Information 6.0%

Finance & real estate 1.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	47.6%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	17.9%
Natural resources & construction	4.2%
Production & transportation	30.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	95.2%
Government	4.8%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	100.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.7

Poverty

All people 2.5%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 2.7%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.6%
Retirement income	35.5%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.6%
High blood pressure	39.9%
High cholesterol	38.3%
Diabetes	12.3%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	27.6%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	9.7%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.9%
Binge drinking	15.0%
No physical activity	32.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.6%
Depression	25.5%
Fair or poor health	21.6%
Poor mental health	17.3%
Poor physical health	14.3%
No health insurance	16.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.7%
Visited dentist	52.5%
Cholesterol screening	87.2%
Teeth loss	21.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	76	20.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	4.7%
65 and over	28.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	55.3%
Public insurance	57.5%
No insurance	4.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	401	99.0%
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)	405	100.0%
Born in same state	405	100.0%
Born in different state	308	76.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	48	11.9%
French	29	7.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	7	1.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	53.6%
Internet access	95.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71971

What city is ZIP code 71971 in?

ZIP code 71971 is primarily assigned to Umpire, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 71971 in?

ZIP code 71971 falls within Howard County, Arkansas.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 71971?

11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 71971 have a large veteran population?

20% of civilians in ZIP code 71971 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 71971 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 71971 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 71971?

The median home value in ZIP code 71971 is $170,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 71971 in?

ZIP code 71971 observes the CST timezone.