71676 ZIP Code — Wilmot, AR

Ashley County, Arkansas

ZIP code 71676 is located in Wilmot, Arkansas, within Ashley County. It covers approximately 93.09 square miles and serves a population of 550 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 71676

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $46,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $34,821. SNAP benefit usage at 23% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 59% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 3% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (44%), diabetes (19%), smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 40%.

Overall, ZIP code 71676 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

550

population

93.09

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

71676 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 71676

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71676. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Wilmot	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

71661 Parkdale (5.6 mi) 71250 Jones (8.7 mi) 71223 Bonita (12.7 mi) 71663 Portland (13.3 mi) 71263 Oak Grove (15.9 mi) 71658 Montrose (16.2 mi) 71646 Hamburg (17.2 mi) 71261 Mer Rouge (19.2 mi) 71640 Eudora (19.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	550
Population density	6 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	003

Geography
Land area	93.09 sq mi
Water area	1.06 sq mi
Latitude	33.0682
Longitude	-91.5789
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	56.9%	55.3%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	39.1%	31.9%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	1.0%	10.4%	15.7%
Over $200k	3.0%	2.4%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

550

Population

People per sq mi

59.1

Median age

$34,821

Median household income

$18,286

Per capita income

$46,300

Median home value

$520

Median monthly rent

77.5%

Home ownership

10.9%

Poverty rate

10.2%

Unemployment

296

Housing units

3.3%

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

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	53	9.6%
18 and over	497	90.4%
65 and over	171	31.1%
Median age	59.1 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 70.9%

White 29.1%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	390	70.9%
White	160	29.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.9%	55.3%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	39.1%	31.9%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	1.0%	10.4%	15.7%
Over $200k	3.0%	2.4%	4.0%

Under $10k 13.4%

$10k–$15k 3.8%

$15k–$25k 20.1%

$25k–$35k 12.9%

$35k–$50k 6.7%

$50k–$75k 25.8%

$75k–$100k 15.8%

$100k–$150k 1.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	13.4%
$10k–$15k	3.8%
$15k–$25k	20.1%
$25k–$35k	12.9%
$35k–$50k	6.7%
$50k–$75k	25.8%
$75k–$100k	15.8%
$100k–$150k	1.4%
Median income	$34,821

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 53.7%

$50k–$100k 24.1%

$100k–$150k 8.0%

$150k–$200k 11.1%

$200k–$300k 3.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$46,300
Median rent / month	$520
Owner occupied	77.5%
Renter occupied	22.5%
Vacant	39.1%
Single-family detached	75.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	20.4%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.80

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	17.5%
1990–1999	9.3%
1980–1989	10.5%
1970–1979	12.5%
1960–1969	22.7%
1950–1959	9.3%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	18.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	7.9%
2 bedrooms	21.3%
3 bedrooms	52.2%
4 bedrooms	18.4%
5+ bedrooms	0.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	14.4%
1 vehicle	46.4%
2 vehicles	27.3%
3 or more	12.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	55.0%
Electricity	40.2%
Propane / LP gas	2.4%
Wood	1.9%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	94	45.0%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	29	13.9%
Female householder, no spouse	86	41.1%
Households with children under 18	27	12.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	117	56.0%
Average household size	2.63

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	19.9%	50.2%
Married	48.2%	28.8%
Separated	0.0%	10.9%
Widowed	0.0%	8.6%
Divorced	31.9%	1.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 10.4%

HS graduate 67.9%

Some college, no degree 18.5%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 3.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.6%
Bachelor's or higher	3.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	5	11.1%
Kindergarten	9	20.0%
Elementary school	21	46.7%
High school	5	11.1%
College / grad school	5	11.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 34.2%

Education & healthcare 18.1%

Transportation & utilities 14.8%

Retail trade 12.1%

Professional & management 11.4%

Construction 6.7%

Manufacturing 2.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	9.4%
Service	18.1%
Sales & office	28.2%
Natural resources & construction	39.6%
Production & transportation	4.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	66.4%
Government	22.1%
Self-employed	11.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.9%
Carpool	2.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	10.1%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.9

Poverty

All people 10.9%

Under 18 years 5.7%

18 and over 11.5%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 18.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	58.9%
Retirement income	12.9%
Supplemental Security	21.5%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	23.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	44.4%
High blood pressure	52.7%
High cholesterol	39.7%
Diabetes	18.8%
Heart disease	9.2%
Stroke	5.6%
Asthma	11.5%
Arthritis	32.1%
Kidney disease	4.5%
Pulmonary disease	10.1%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.4%
Binge drinking	10.5%
No physical activity	40.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.2%
Depression	20.9%
Fair or poor health	27.1%
Poor mental health	16.6%
Poor physical health	15.8%
No health insurance	17.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	82.1%
Visited dentist	49.5%
Cholesterol screening	91.4%
Teeth loss	25.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	12	2.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	39.8%
Under 18	22.6%
18–64 years	36.5%
65 and over	51.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	27.8%
Public insurance	73.6%
No insurance	11.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	534	97.1%
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)	550	100.0%
Born in same state	547	99.5%
Born in different state	438	79.6%
Foreign born	3	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	11	2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.0%
Internet access	70.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71676

What city is ZIP code 71676 in?

ZIP code 71676 is primarily assigned to Wilmot, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 71676 in?

ZIP code 71676 falls within Ashley County, Arkansas.

Does ZIP code 71676 have a large retiree population?

59% of households in ZIP code 71676 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 71676 have an older population?

31% of residents in ZIP code 71676 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 71676?

3% 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 71676?

Health data for ZIP code 71676 shows elevated rates of obesity (44%) and diabetes (19%) and smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 71676 in?

ZIP code 71676 observes the CST timezone.