71862 ZIP Code — Washington, AR

Hempstead County, Arkansas

ZIP code 71862 is located in Washington, Arkansas, within Hempstead County. It covers approximately 63.57 square miles and serves a population of 700 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 71862

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.

Median household income is $35,272. Poverty affects 25% of residents, above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (15%), smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 25%.

Overall, ZIP code 71862 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and economic challenges above the national average.

700

population

63.57

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

71862 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 71862

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71862. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Washington	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

71831 Columbus (6 mi) 71855 Ozan (7.7 mi) 71801 Hope (9.2 mi) 71838 Fulton (9.5 mi) 71859 Saratoga (12.3 mi) 71847 Mc Caskill (14.4 mi) 71825 Blevins (15.2 mi) 71851 Mineral Springs (15.5 mi) 71853 Ogden (17 mi) 71835 Emmet (18.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	700
Population density	11 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	057

Geography
Land area	63.57 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	33.7439
Longitude	-93.7223
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	68.9%	51.6%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	27.2%	33.2%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	3.8%	12.2%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.1%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

700

Population

People per sq mi

46.6

Median age

$35,272

Median household income

$17,184

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

68.0%

Home ownership

25.0%

Poverty rate

7.5%

Unemployment

312

Housing units

8.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	163	23.3%
18 and over	537	76.7%
65 and over	59	8.4%
Median age	46.6 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 61.4%

White 33.6%

Hispanic or Latino 2.5%

Two or more races 2.5%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	441	61.4%
White	241	33.6%
Hispanic or Latino	18	2.5%
Two or more races	18	2.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	68.9%	51.6%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	27.2%	33.2%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	3.8%	12.2%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.1%	4.0%

Under $10k 29.3%

$10k–$15k 3.3%

$15k–$25k 5.9%

$25k–$35k 10.1%

$35k–$50k 34.3%

$50k–$75k 11.8%

$75k–$100k 2.4%

$100k–$150k 2.4%

$150k–$200k 0.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	29.3%
$10k–$15k	3.3%
$15k–$25k	5.9%
$25k–$35k	10.1%
$35k–$50k	34.3%
$50k–$75k	11.8%
$75k–$100k	2.4%
$100k–$150k	2.4%
$150k–$200k	0.6%
Median income	$35,272

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 53.5%

$50k–$100k 31.7%

$100k–$150k 4.3%

$150k–$200k 1.7%

$200k–$300k 0.9%

$300k–$500k 3.5%

$500k–$1M 4.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	68.0%
Renter occupied	32.0%
Vacant	19.5%
Single-family detached	46.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	53.6%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.54

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	22.4%
1990–1999	9.5%
1980–1989	17.9%
1970–1979	13.1%
1960–1969	23.6%
1950–1959	2.1%
1940–1949	8.1%
1939 or earlier	3.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.2%
2 bedrooms	25.0%
3 bedrooms	72.9%
4 bedrooms	1.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	43.8%
2 vehicles	37.6%
3 or more	18.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	26.6%
Electricity	67.2%
Propane / LP gas	1.8%
Wood	4.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	114	33.7%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	110	32.5%
Female householder, no spouse	114	33.7%
Households with children under 18	94	27.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	44	13.0%
Average household size	2.07

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.8%	6.0%
Married	38.8%	41.6%
Separated	4.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	1.4%
Divorced	28.4%	50.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 17.2%

HS graduate 65.2%

Some college, no degree 8.8%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 4.7%

Graduate / professional 4.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.8%
Bachelor's or higher	8.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	3	1.9%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	111	68.9%
High school	46	28.6%
College / grad school	1	0.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 40.9%

Education & healthcare 25.1%

Construction 19.6%

Agriculture & mining 11.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.7%

Retail trade 0.4%

Public administration 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	10.2%
Service	15.7%
Sales & office	3.4%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	70.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	96.2%
Government	3.8%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	96.6%
Carpool	0.9%
Public transit	2.1%
Walk	0.4%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.9

Poverty

All people 25.0%

Under 18 years 3.1%

18 and over 31.7%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 66.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	20.4%
Retirement income	28.4%
Supplemental Security	37.3%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.5%
High blood pressure	45.1%
High cholesterol	38.4%
Diabetes	15.2%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	29.7%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	8.4%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.1%
Binge drinking	13.2%
No physical activity	33.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.1%
Depression	21.9%
Fair or poor health	22.3%
Poor mental health	15.4%
Poor physical health	13.5%
No health insurance	15.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.6%
Visited dentist	54.5%
Cholesterol screening	90.6%
Teeth loss	19.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	26	4.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	25.1%
Under 18	30.7%
18–64 years	24.5%
65 and over	15.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	34.6%
Public insurance	65.0%
No insurance	11.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	691	98.7%
Spanish	9	1.3%
Other Indo-European	9	1.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	691	98.7%
Born in same state	691	98.7%
Born in different state	452	64.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	9	1.3%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	74	10.6%
French	45	6.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	12	1.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	48.3%
Internet access	71.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71862

What city is ZIP code 71862 in?

ZIP code 71862 is primarily assigned to Washington, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 71862 in?

ZIP code 71862 falls within Hempstead County, Arkansas.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71862?

25% of residents in ZIP code 71862 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 71862?

9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 71862?

Health data for ZIP code 71862 shows elevated rates of diabetes (15%) and smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 71862?

The median household income in ZIP code 71862 is $35,272, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 71862 in?

ZIP code 71862 observes the CST timezone.