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Little River County
Wilton, AR
71865
71865 ZIP Code — Wilton, AR
Little River County, Arkansas
ZIP code 71865 is located in
Wilton ,
Arkansas ,
within Little River County .
It covers approximately 0.84 square miles and serves a population of
233 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 870 .
About ZIP code 71865
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $79,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 66%.
Median household income is $61,250. Poverty affects 34% of residents, above the national average. 52% 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 25 minutes is near the national average.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks. 35% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Overall, ZIP code 71865 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
233
Population density
277 / sq mi
State FIPS
05
County FIPS
081
Geography
Land area
0.84 sq mi
Water area
0.00 sq mi
Latitude
33.7525
Longitude
-94.1041
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
870
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
46.9%
51.0%
50.4%
$50k – $100k
49.0%
31.4%
29.9%
$100k – $200k
3.1%
15.9%
15.7%
Over $200k
1.0%
1.6%
4.0%
Demographics & statistics
$61,250
Median household income
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 59 25.3% 18 and over 174 74.7% 65 and over 44 18.9% Median age 45.1 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
14.9%
Group Count % White 132 53% Two or more races 48 19.3% Black or African American 37 14.9% Hispanic or Latino 16 6.4% Other race 16 6.4%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
46.9%
51.0%
50.4%
$50k – $100k
49.0%
31.4%
29.9%
$100k – $200k
3.1%
15.9%
15.7%
Over $200k
1.0%
1.6%
4.0%
Range % of households Under $10k 5.6% $10k–$15k 5.6% $15k–$25k 18.9% $25k–$35k 8.9% $50k–$75k 41.1% $75k–$100k 15.6% $150k–$200k 3.3% $200k+ 1.1% Median income $61,250
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $79,700 Median rent / month $892 Owner occupied 65.6% Renter occupied 34.4% Vacant 22.4% Single-family detached 76.7% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 23.3% Median rooms 5.5 Avg household size (owned) 1.97
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 2.6% 2000–2009 0.9% 1990–1999 26.7% 1980–1989 10.3% 1970–1979 19.8% 1960–1969 18.1% 1950–1959 19.0% 1940–1949 0.0% 1939 or earlier 2.6%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 1.7% 2 bedrooms 15.5% 3 bedrooms 72.4% 4 bedrooms 10.3% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 4.4% 1 vehicle 24.4% 2 vehicles 48.9% 3 or more 22.2%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 32.2% Electricity 55.6% Wood 12.2%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 34 37.8% Cohabiting couple 6 6.7% Male householder, no spouse 6 6.7% Female householder, no spouse 44 48.9% Households with children under 18 17 18.9% Households with seniors (65+) 38 42.2% Average household size 2.59
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 20.6% 18.9% Married 58.7% 44.1% Separated 0.0% 3.6% Widowed 3.2% 28.8% Divorced 17.5% 4.5%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
14.3%
Some college, no degree
17.0%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 85.0% Bachelor's or higher 0.0%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 3 25.0% Elementary school 5 41.7% High school 0 0.0% College / grad school 4 33.3%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.0%
Finance & real estate
7.0%
Transportation & utilities
3.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
3.0%
Professional & management
1.0%
Public administration
1.0%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 7.0% Service 30.0% Sales & office 32.0% Natural resources & construction 12.0% Production & transportation 19.0%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 88.0% Government 12.0% Self-employed 0.0% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 79.0% Carpool 21.0% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 0.0% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 25.2
Poverty
Married-couple families
2.9%
Female-led households
57.1%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 52.2% Retirement income 34.4% Supplemental Security 4.4% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 12.2%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 36.0% High blood pressure 38.6% High cholesterol 37.0% Diabetes 11.2% Heart disease 6.9% Stroke 3.3% Asthma 9.9% Arthritis 26.1% Kidney disease 2.9% Pulmonary disease 8.1% Cancer 6.4%
Behavior / access % Smoking 21.9% Binge drinking 15.9% No physical activity 28.8% Less than 7 hrs sleep 35.6% Depression 23.9% Fair or poor health 19.0% Poor mental health 16.4% Poor physical health 12.4% No health insurance 14.9% Visited doctor (checkup) 76.6% Visited dentist 54.9% Cholesterol screening 88.5% Teeth loss 17.2%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 7 4.0%
Disability % Any disability 14.2% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 8.5% 65 and over 50.0%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 51.5% Public insurance 28.8% No insurance 34.8% Uninsured under 19 76.3%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 182 78.1% 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) 233 100.0% Born in same state 233 100.0% Born in different state 65 27.9% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 34 14.6% French 10 4.3% Arab 7 3%
Ancestry Count % English 4 1.7% German 3 1.3%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 38.6% Internet access 82.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71865
What city is ZIP code 71865 in?
ZIP code 71865 is primarily assigned to Wilton, Arkansas.
What county is ZIP code 71865 in?
ZIP code 71865 falls within Little River County, Arkansas.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71865?
34% of residents in ZIP code 71865 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 71865 have a large retiree population?
52% of households in ZIP code 71865 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 71865?
The median home value in ZIP code 71865 is $79,700.
What is the population of ZIP code 71865?
ZIP code 71865 has an estimated population of 233 residents, with a density of 277 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 71865 in?
ZIP code 71865 observes the CST timezone.
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