Zip code 71638: Dermott, Arkansas

Q: What city is zip code 71638?

71638 is assigned to Dermott, Arkansas. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 71638 in?

71638 is mostly in Drew County, but it extends into 2 other counties.

Q: What is the population of 71638?

About 2,874 people live in 71638, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 71638?

The median household income in 71638 is $31,667.

Q: What zip codes are near 71638?

The closest zip codes to 71638 are 71654, 71658, 71653, 71630, 71655.

Residential delivery areaDrew CountyCentral Time

Population

2,874

Median household income

$32K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$62K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$557/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

42.1

U.S. 38.9

Land area

245 sq mi

12 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 71638

71638 is a rural zip code in Dermott, Arkansas (Drew County), covering 245 sq mi of land. About 2,874 people live here, or 12 per square mile. The median resident is 42.1 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $31,667 a year, about 39% of the national median of $80,734. 25.6% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $61,900, or 2.0 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 63% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $557 a month.

16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 25.6 minutes each way, and 0% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; education; and production and manufacturing.

How 71638 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Unemployment rate15.2%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · AR 4.9%32nd of 549 in AR
Government workers44.1%
99th
U.S. 14.5% · AR 15.2%14th of 549 in AR
Housing vacancy24.8%
96th
U.S. 10.1% · AR 13.5%138th of 545 in AR
Poverty rate25.6%
93rd
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · AR 16%102nd of 545 in AR
Income inequality (Gini)0.493
86th
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · AR 0.47988th of 542 in AR
Residents 65 and older22.1%
84th
U.S. 17.2% · AR 17.6%210th of 550 in AR
Healthcare workers11.2%
73rd
U.S. 9.7% · AR 10.5%176th of 549 in AR
Median age42.1
72nd
U.S. 38.9 · AR 38.5280th of 550 in AR
Diversity index56
63rd
U.S. 61.4 · AR 51.264th of 550 in AR
Uninsured rate6.8%
50th
U.S. 8.4% · AR 9%312th of 548 in AR
Average commute25.6 min
47th
U.S. 26.4 min · AR 22.5 min247th of 508 in AR
Homeownership rate62.7%
37th
U.S. 65.2% · AR 66.4%463rd of 545 in AR
Veterans4.6%
33rd
U.S. 6.2% · AR 7.4%423rd of 550 in AR
Self-employed workers7.4%
24th
U.S. 10% · AR 10.4%379th of 549 in AR
Rent-burdened renters41.5%
19th
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · AR 44.8%281st of 498 in AR
Residents under 1817%
14th
U.S. 22% · AR 23.1%417th of 550 in AR
Median earnings per worker$37,117
14th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · AR $41,934324th of 542 in AR
Bachelor's degree or higher16.2%
12th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · AR 25.7%268th of 549 in AR
Population2,874
5th
U.S. 334,922,499 · AR 3,049,391201st of 550 in AR
Foreign-born residents0.5%
3rd
U.S. 14.1% · AR 5.4%321st of 550 in AR
Per capita income$18,836
2nd
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · AR $34,225507th of 550 in AR
Broadband access75.5%
2nd
WeaknessU.S. 91% · AR 86.7%415th of 545 in AR
Population density12/sq mi
1st
U.S. 95/sq mi · AR 59/sq mi418th of 550 in AR
Median household income$31,667
1st
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · AR $60,773465th of 495 in AR
Median home value$61,900
1st
U.S. $332,700 · AR $188,000489th of 509 in AR
Median gross rent$557
1st
U.S. $1,413 · AR $947360th of 395 in AR
Work from home0%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · AR 8.8%452nd of 549 in AR
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · AR 2.5%309th of 549 in AR

Measure	71638	Drew	AR	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in AR
Unemployment rateWeakness	15.2%	5.9%	4.9%	5.2%	99th	32nd of 549
Government workers	44.1%	25.6%	15.2%	14.5%	99th	14th of 549
Housing vacancy	24.8%	13.2%	13.5%	10.1%	96th	138th of 545
Poverty rateWeakness	25.6%	22.4%	16%	12.5%	93rd	102nd of 545
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.493	0.530	0.479	0.483	86th	88th of 542
Residents 65 and older	22.1%	18.2%	17.6%	17.2%	84th	210th of 550
Healthcare workers	11.2%	11.9%	10.5%	9.7%	73rd	176th of 549
Median age	42.1	37.7	38.5	38.9	72nd	280th of 550
Diversity index	56	50.6	51.2	61.4	63rd	64th of 550
Uninsured rate	6.8%	8.3%	9%	8.4%	50th	312th of 548
Average commute	25.6 min	21 min	22.5 min	26.4 min	47th	247th of 508
Homeownership rate	62.7%	63.7%	66.4%	65.2%	37th	463rd of 545
Veterans	4.6%	5%	7.4%	6.2%	33rd	423rd of 550
Self-employed workers	7.4%	10.8%	10.4%	10%	24th	379th of 549
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	41.5%	42.9%	44.8%	51.1%	19th	281st of 498
Residents under 18	17%	22%	23.1%	22%	14th	417th of 550
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$37,117	$38,955	$41,934	$49,666	14th	324th of 542
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	16.2%	25.6%	25.7%	35.7%	12th	268th of 549
Population	2,874	17,046	3,049,391	334,922,499	5th	201st of 550
Foreign-born residents	0.5%	3.4%	5.4%	14.1%	3rd	321st of 550
Per capita incomeWeakness	$18,836	$28,973	$34,225	$44,673	2nd	507th of 550
Broadband accessWeakness	75.5%	80.5%	86.7%	91%	2nd	415th of 545
Population density	12/sq mi	21/sq mi	59/sq mi	95/sq mi	1st	418th of 550
Median household incomeWeakness	$31,667	$42,824	$60,773	$80,734	1st	465th of 495
Median home value	$61,900	$140,800	$188,000	$332,700	1st	489th of 509
Median gross rent	$557	$725	$947	$1,413	1st	360th of 395
Work from home	0%	4.2%	8.8%	15.1%	1st	452nd of 549
Tech workers	0%	1.7%	2.5%	3.8%	1st	309th of 549

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

12%

5–17

10%

18–24

14%

25–34

11%

35–44

14%

45–54

12%

55–64

12%

65–74

10%

75+

Median age

42.1

Under 18

17%

65 and over

22.1%

Race and ethnicity

White34%
Black57%
Hispanic4%
Asian0.5%
Native American0.5%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.3%
Multiracial4%

Diversity index

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

0.5%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

74.2%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

97%

Spanish

0.7%

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 1,044
Average household size: 2.1
Family households: 46.6%
Married couples: 25.7%
Living alone: 50.1%
Veterans (of adults): 4.6%
Male / female: 55% / 45%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

41%

$25–50k

25%

$50–75k

14%

$75–100k

11%

$100–150k

$150–200k

0.9%

$200k+

Median household income

71638

$31,667

Drew Co.

$42,824

Arkansas

$60,773

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$18,836

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

25.6%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

2.8%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.493

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

71638

$61,900

Drew Co.

$140,800

Arkansas

$188,000

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

71638

$557

Drew Co.

$725

Arkansas

$947

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

74%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

18%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 1,388
Owner-occupied: 62.7%
Vacant: 24.8%
Median year built: 1975
Median rooms: 5.8
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 41.5%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 24.7%
Home value to income: 2.0× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

95%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

0.4%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

26%

10–19

22%

20–29

13%

30–44

21%

45–59

16%

60+

Average commute

25.6 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

15.2%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

37.7%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Office and admin

18%

Education

14%

Production

13%

Transportation and moving

12%

Healthcare

11%

Construction and repair

Management

Sales

Cleaning and personal care

Police and fire

Business and finance

Legal and social services

Food service

Arts, media and sports

Farming, fishing and forestry

0.8%

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Industries

Education

18%

Public administration

18%

Manufacturing

16%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

12%

Health care and social assistance

Agriculture and mining

Other services

Finance, insurance and real estate

Construction

Arts and recreation

Retail

Restaurants and hotels

Admin, support and management

Professional and technical services

0.6%

Wholesale

0.5%

Information

0.5%

Median earnings per worker

$37,117

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

7.4%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

44.1%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

6.8%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	71638	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$53,043	$74,888
Service	$31,923	$26,804
Sales and office	$31,188	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$49,250	$49,199
Production and transportation	$39,211	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

15%

High school

46%

Some college

21%

Associate's

Bachelor's

14%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 84.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 16.2%
Graduate or professional degree: 2.3%
Households with broadband: 75.5%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 48.9%
No internet access: 22.8%
Without health insurance: 6.8%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Dermott
State: Arkansas
County: Drew County
Center point: 33.5209° N, 91.4847° W
Land area: 245 sq mi
Water area: 5.5 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

71638 spans 3 counties

Drew County66% of land
Chicot County26% of land
Desha County9% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

Dermott1% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 71638

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
71654	Mc Gehee, AR	9.5 mi	4,216	$41,645	$97,300
71658	Montrose, AR	15 mi	387	$54,107	$70,300
71653	Lake Village, AR	16 mi	4,813	$51,797	$153,400
71630	Arkansas City, AR	16 mi	456	$41,900	$104,700
71655	Monticello, AR	16 mi	14,022	$43,346	$138,300
71670	Tillar, AR	16 mi	983	$34,570	$110,500
71677	Winchester, AR	17 mi	122	$43,333	—
71656	Monticello, AR · PO box	19 mi	—	—	—
71657	Monticello, AR · PO box	19 mi	—	—	—
71662	Pickens, AR	20 mi	100	—	—
71666	Rohwer, AR	20 mi	10	—	—
71663	Portland, AR	21 mi	571	$37,150	$64,900

Questions about 71638

What city is zip code 71638?

71638 is assigned to Dermott, Arkansas. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 71638 in?

71638 is mostly in Drew County, but it extends into 2 other counties.

What is the population of 71638?

About 2,874 people live in 71638, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 71638 in?

71638 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 71638?

The median household income in 71638 is $31,667.

What zip codes are near 71638?

The closest zip codes to 71638 are 71654, 71658, 71653, 71630, 71655.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 71638, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.