71866 ZIP Code — Winthrop, AR
Little River County, Arkansas
ZIP code 71866 is located in Winthrop, Arkansas, within Little River County. It covers approximately 53.01 square miles and serves a population of 497 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.
About ZIP code 71866
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 $229,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.
The dominant occupation class is service, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.
497
population
53.01
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
71866 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 71866
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71866. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Winthrop | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
71842 Horatio (6.6 mi)
71836 Foreman (12 mi)
71832 De Queen (13.8 mi)
74740 Haworth (14 mi)
71846 Lockesburg (17.1 mi)
74734 Eagletown (17.1 mi)
71822 Ashdown (19.8 mi)
71841 Gillham (19.8 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 497 |
| Population density | 9 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 05 |
| County FIPS | 081 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 53.01 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.87 sq mi |
| Latitude | 33.8805 |
| Longitude | -94.3877 |
| 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 | 42.5% | 51.0% | 50.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 26.1% | 31.4% | 29.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 31.4% | 15.9% | 15.7% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 1.6% | 4.0% |
Demographics & statistics
497
Population
9
People per sq mi
35.2
Median age
$0
Median household income
$35,262
Per capita income
$229,900
Median home value
$670
Median monthly rent
70.1%
Home ownership
6.0%
Poverty rate
12.3%
Unemployment
278
Housing units
24.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
17
Under 5
20
27
5–9
33
15
10–14
19
8
15–19
10
12
20–24
15
27
25–34
33
42
35–44
52
6
45–54
8
9
55–59
10
27
60–64
32
32
65–74
39
2
75–84
2
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 146 | 29.4% |
| 18 and over | 351 | 70.6% |
| 65 and over | 75 | 15.1% |
| Median age | 35.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
91.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
8.9%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 453 | 91.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 44 | 8.9% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 42.5% | 51.0% | 50.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 26.1% | 31.4% | 29.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 31.4% | 15.9% | 15.7% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 1.6% | 4.0% |
Under $10k
10.8%
$10k–$15k
1.0%
$15k–$25k
7.4%
$25k–$35k
19.1%
$35k–$50k
4.9%
$50k–$75k
5.4%
$75k–$100k
3.4%
$100k–$150k
35.8%
$150k–$200k
3.9%
$200k+
8.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 10.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 19.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 4.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 5.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 3.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 35.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 3.9% |
| $200k+ | 8.3% |
| Median income | $0 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.4%
$50k–$100k
20.3%
$100k–$150k
7.0%
$200k–$300k
62.2%
$300k–$500k
9.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $229,900 |
| Median rent / month | $670 |
| Owner occupied | 70.1% |
| Renter occupied | 29.9% |
| Vacant | 39.8% |
| Single-family detached | 74.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 25.4% |
| Median rooms | 5.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.83 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 8.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 34.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 3.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 19.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 15.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 2.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 1.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 27.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 64.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 5.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 44.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 7.4% |
| 3 or more | 39.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 1.0% |
| Electricity | 77.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.0% |
| Wood | 20.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 110 | 53.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 45 | 22.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 49 | 24.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 80 | 39.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 61 | 29.9% |
| Average household size | 2.44 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 29.5% | 24.4% |
| Married | 58.4% | 58.0% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 3.6% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 9.8% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 4.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
14.0%
HS graduate
39.9%
Some college, no degree
13.1%
Associate's degree
9.0%
Bachelor's degree
20.6%
Graduate / professional
3.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 86.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 24.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 19 | 16.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 78 | 65.5% |
| High school | 15 | 12.6% |
| College / grad school | 7 | 5.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Other services
26.0%
Manufacturing
25.0%
Wholesale trade
10.9%
Education & healthcare
10.4%
Public administration
9.4%
Agriculture & mining
8.3%
Construction
4.2%
Professional & management
4.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
1.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 20.8% |
| Service | 31.8% |
| Sales & office | 17.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 5.2% |
| Production & transportation | 25.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 53.1% |
| Government | 9.4% |
| Self-employed | 37.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 66.1% |
| Carpool | 29.7% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 3.6% |
| Work from home | 0.0% |
| Other means | 0.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 24.5 |
Poverty
All people
6.0%
Under 18 years
2.7%
18 and over
7.4%
Married-couple families
1.8%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 36.3% |
| Retirement income | 13.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 1.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 6.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 10.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.3% |
| High blood pressure | 37.2% |
| High cholesterol | 37.8% |
| Diabetes | 10.6% |
| Heart disease | 7.6% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| Arthritis | 27.1% |
| Kidney disease | 3.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.7% |
| Cancer | 7.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 21.3% |
| Binge drinking | 15.9% |
| No physical activity | 28.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.5% |
| Depression | 24.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 18.5% |
| Poor mental health | 16.5% |
| Poor physical health | 12.6% |
| No health insurance | 14.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.7% |
| Visited dentist | 55.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.6% |
| Teeth loss | 17.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 12 | 3.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 19.7% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 22.5% |
| 65 and over | 48.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 77.3% |
| Public insurance | 31.4% |
| No insurance | 6.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 16.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 460 | 92.6% |
| 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) | 497 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 496 | 99.8% |
| Born in different state | 125 | 25.2% |
| Foreign born | 1 | 0.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 73 | 14.7% |
| French | 30 | 6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 11 | 2.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.0% |
| Internet access | 83.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71866
What city is ZIP code 71866 in?
ZIP code 71866 is primarily assigned to Winthrop, Arkansas.
What county is ZIP code 71866 in?
ZIP code 71866 falls within Little River County, Arkansas.
Does ZIP code 71866 have a large retiree population?
36% of households in ZIP code 71866 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the population of ZIP code 71866?
ZIP code 71866 has an estimated population of 497 residents, with a density of 9 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 71866?
The median home value in ZIP code 71866 is $229,900.
What timezone is ZIP code 71866 in?
ZIP code 71866 observes the CST timezone.