71674 ZIP Code — Watson, AR

Desha County, Arkansas

ZIP code 71674 is located in Watson, Arkansas, within Desha County. It covers approximately 218.09 square miles and serves a population of 570 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 71674

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 $66,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $38,500. 71% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (18%), smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 71674 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

570

population

218.09

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

71674 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 71674

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71674. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Watson	Acceptable
Watson	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

71662 Pickens (11.7 mi) 72166 Tichnor (11.9 mi) 38769 Rosedale (14.1 mi) 38746 Gunnison (15.2 mi) 71639 Dumas (15.7 mi) 38726 Beulah (17.1 mi) 72055 Gillett (17.6 mi) 38725 Benoit (17.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	570
Population density	3 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	041

Geography
Land area	218.09 sq mi
Water area	43.25 sq mi
Latitude	33.8881
Longitude	-91.2004
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	73.2%	64.1%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	16.2%	27.0%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	10.7%	6.4%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.5%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

570

Population

People per sq mi

56.1

Median age

$38,500

Median household income

$26,521

Per capita income

$66,300

Median home value

$760

Median monthly rent

86.1%

Home ownership

14.2%

Poverty rate

2.2%

Unemployment

316

Housing units

14.3%

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	92	16.1%
18 and over	478	83.9%
65 and over	196	34.4%
Median age	56.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.7%

Black or African American 5.3%

Group	Count	%
White	540	94.7%
Black or African American	30	5.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	73.2%	64.1%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	16.2%	27.0%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	10.7%	6.4%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.5%	4.0%

Under $10k 1.7%

$10k–$15k 6.5%

$15k–$25k 16.5%

$25k–$35k 20.9%

$35k–$50k 20.0%

$50k–$75k 13.5%

$75k–$100k 7.4%

$100k–$150k 6.5%

$150k–$200k 7.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.7%
$10k–$15k	6.5%
$15k–$25k	16.5%
$25k–$35k	20.9%
$35k–$50k	20.0%
$50k–$75k	13.5%
$75k–$100k	7.4%
$100k–$150k	6.5%
$150k–$200k	7.0%
Median income	$38,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 45.5%

$50k–$100k 13.1%

$100k–$150k 6.1%

$150k–$200k 17.2%

$200k–$300k 5.6%

$300k–$500k 12.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$66,300
Median rent / month	$760
Owner occupied	86.1%
Renter occupied	13.9%
Vacant	33.9%
Single-family detached	76.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	22.4%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.52

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.6%
2000–2009	10.3%
1990–1999	6.9%
1980–1989	19.5%
1970–1979	22.7%
1960–1969	14.1%
1950–1959	6.3%
1940–1949	12.6%
1939 or earlier	4.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	7.8%
2 bedrooms	27.6%
3 bedrooms	48.9%
4 bedrooms	15.8%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.9%
1 vehicle	35.7%
2 vehicles	43.5%
3 or more	20.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.4%
Electricity	80.9%
Propane / LP gas	17.8%
Wood	0.4%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	129	56.1%
Cohabiting couple	7	3.0%
Male householder, no spouse	46	20.0%
Female householder, no spouse	48	20.9%
Households with children under 18	34	14.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	130	56.5%
Average household size	2.48

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	12.0%	6.7%
Married	62.2%	63.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.8%
Widowed	12.0%	19.8%
Divorced	13.7%	8.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.8%

Some HS, no diploma 9.7%

HS graduate 41.9%

Some college, no degree 25.7%

Associate's degree 0.6%

Bachelor's degree 7.6%

Graduate / professional 6.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.5%
Bachelor's or higher	14.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	4	4.5%
Kindergarten	2	2.3%
Elementary school	69	78.4%
High school	7	8.0%
College / grad school	6	6.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 20.1%

Education & healthcare 18.8%

Manufacturing 11.2%

Other services 9.4%

Professional & management 8.5%

Construction 7.1%

Public administration 7.1%

Finance & real estate 4.9%

Agriculture & mining 4.0%

Wholesale trade 3.6%

Transportation & utilities 2.7%

Information 2.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.2%
Service	17.9%
Sales & office	33.5%
Natural resources & construction	8.5%
Production & transportation	12.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.7%
Government	11.2%
Self-employed	5.8%
Unpaid family workers	1.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.5%
Carpool	5.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.9%
Work from home	12.0%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.7

Poverty

All people 14.2%

Under 18 years 25.0%

18 and over 12.1%

Married-couple families 7.8%

Female-led households 35.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	70.9%
Retirement income	27.4%
Supplemental Security	8.3%
Cash public assistance	2.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	43.6%
High blood pressure	48.3%
High cholesterol	41.4%
Diabetes	18.1%
Heart disease	10.9%
Stroke	5.8%
Asthma	11.2%
Arthritis	34.0%
Kidney disease	4.6%
Pulmonary disease	13.6%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.9%
Binge drinking	12.2%
No physical activity	39.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.2%
Depression	25.2%
Fair or poor health	30.1%
Poor mental health	17.8%
Poor physical health	18.5%
No health insurance	18.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.0%
Visited dentist	45.2%
Cholesterol screening	88.1%
Teeth loss	27.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	33	6.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	5.0%
65 and over	26.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	60.0%
Public insurance	52.3%
No insurance	4.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	560	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)	570	100.0%
Born in same state	570	100.0%
Born in different state	459	80.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	145	25.4%
French	83	14.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	21	3.7%
English	18	3.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.4%
Internet access	73.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71674

What city is ZIP code 71674 in?

ZIP code 71674 is primarily assigned to Watson, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 71674 in?

ZIP code 71674 falls within Desha County, Arkansas.

Does ZIP code 71674 have a large retiree population?

71% of households in ZIP code 71674 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 71674 have an older population?

34% of residents in ZIP code 71674 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 71674 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 71674 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 71674?

14% 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 71674 in?

ZIP code 71674 observes the CST timezone.