Zip code 71655: Monticello, Arkansas

Q: What city is zip code 71655?

71655 is assigned to Monticello, Arkansas. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 71655 in?

71655 is mostly in Drew County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 71655?

About 14,022 people live in 71655, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 71655?

The median household income in 71655 is $43,346.

Q: What zip codes are near 71655?

The closest zip codes to 71655 are 71656, 71657, 71675, 71638, 71677.

Residential delivery areaDrew CountyCentral Time

Population

14,022

Median household income

$43K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$138K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$724/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

38.5

U.S. 38.9

Land area

366 sq mi

38 people/sq mi

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

About 71655

71655 is a rural zip code in Monticello, Arkansas (Drew County), covering 366 sq mi of land. About 14,022 people live here, or 38 per square mile. The median resident is 38.5 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $43,346 a year, about 54% of the national median of $80,734. 21.9% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $138,300, or 3.2 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 60% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $724 a month.

27% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 19.8 minutes each way, and 5% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in healthcare; transportation and moving goods; and management.

How 71655 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Income inequality (Gini)0.544
97th
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · AR 0.47936th of 542 in AR
Government workers25.3%
95th
U.S. 14.5% · AR 15.2%75th of 549 in AR
Poverty rate21.9%
88th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · AR 16%147th of 545 in AR
Healthcare workers12.9%
88th
U.S. 9.7% · AR 10.5%118th of 549 in AR
Housing vacancy12%
79th
U.S. 10.1% · AR 13.5%369th of 545 in AR
Self-employed workers11.9%
76th
U.S. 10% · AR 10.4%219th of 549 in AR
Unemployment rate6.4%
73rd
U.S. 5.2% · AR 4.9%148th of 549 in AR
Uninsured rate9%
65th
U.S. 8.4% · AR 9%206th of 548 in AR
Diversity index52.7
57th
U.S. 61.4 · AR 51.296th of 550 in AR
Residents 65 and older17.5%
57th
U.S. 17.2% · AR 17.6%336th of 550 in AR
Median age38.5
46th
U.S. 38.9 · AR 38.5391st of 550 in AR
Veterans5.1%
40th
U.S. 6.2% · AR 7.4%400th of 550 in AR
Bachelor's degree or higher27%
39th
U.S. 35.7% · AR 25.7%77th of 549 in AR
Homeownership rate60.3%
33rd
U.S. 65.2% · AR 66.4%477th of 545 in AR
Residents under 1820.2%
33rd
U.S. 22% · AR 23.1%341st of 550 in AR
Tech workers2%
33rd
U.S. 3.8% · AR 2.5%124th of 549 in AR
Rent-burdened renters44.6%
28th
U.S. 51.1% · AR 44.8%247th of 498 in AR
Foreign-born residents3.8%
23rd
U.S. 14.1% · AR 5.4%111th of 550 in AR
Population14,022
21st
U.S. 334,922,499 · AR 3,049,39169th of 550 in AR
Per capita income$30,387
20th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · AR $34,225213th of 550 in AR
Median earnings per worker$39,206
19th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · AR $41,934276th of 542 in AR
Average commute19.8 min
12th
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · AR 22.5 min414th of 508 in AR
Median home value$138,300
8th
U.S. $332,700 · AR $188,000237th of 509 in AR
Work from home4.7%
7th
U.S. 15.1% · AR 8.8%284th of 549 in AR
Population density38/sq mi
5th
U.S. 95/sq mi · AR 59/sq mi213th of 550 in AR
Median household income$43,346
5th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · AR $60,773376th of 495 in AR
Broadband access80.7%
5th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · AR 86.7%336th of 545 in AR
Median gross rent$724
3rd
U.S. $1,413 · AR $947257th of 395 in AR

Measure	71655	Drew	AR	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in AR
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.544	0.530	0.479	0.483	97th	36th of 542
Government workers	25.3%	25.6%	15.2%	14.5%	95th	75th of 549
Poverty rateWeakness	21.9%	22.4%	16%	12.5%	88th	147th of 545
Healthcare workers	12.9%	11.9%	10.5%	9.7%	88th	118th of 549
Housing vacancy	12%	13.2%	13.5%	10.1%	79th	369th of 545
Self-employed workers	11.9%	10.8%	10.4%	10%	76th	219th of 549
Unemployment rate	6.4%	5.9%	4.9%	5.2%	73rd	148th of 549
Uninsured rate	9%	8.3%	9%	8.4%	65th	206th of 548
Diversity index	52.7	50.6	51.2	61.4	57th	96th of 550
Residents 65 and older	17.5%	18.2%	17.6%	17.2%	57th	336th of 550
Median age	38.5	37.7	38.5	38.9	46th	391st of 550
Veterans	5.1%	5%	7.4%	6.2%	40th	400th of 550
Bachelor's degree or higher	27%	25.6%	25.7%	35.7%	39th	77th of 549
Homeownership rate	60.3%	63.7%	66.4%	65.2%	33rd	477th of 545
Residents under 18	20.2%	22%	23.1%	22%	33rd	341st of 550
Tech workers	2%	1.7%	2.5%	3.8%	33rd	124th of 549
Rent-burdened renters	44.6%	42.9%	44.8%	51.1%	28th	247th of 498
Foreign-born residents	3.8%	3.4%	5.4%	14.1%	23rd	111th of 550
Population	14,022	17,046	3,049,391	334,922,499	21st	69th of 550
Per capita incomeWeakness	$30,387	$28,973	$34,225	$44,673	20th	213th of 550
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$39,206	$38,955	$41,934	$49,666	19th	276th of 542
Average commuteStrength	19.8 min	21 min	22.5 min	26.4 min	12th	414th of 508
Median home value	$138,300	$140,800	$188,000	$332,700	8th	237th of 509
Work from home	4.7%	4.2%	8.8%	15.1%	7th	284th of 549
Population density	38/sq mi	21/sq mi	59/sq mi	95/sq mi	5th	213th of 550
Median household incomeWeakness	$43,346	$42,824	$60,773	$80,734	5th	376th of 495
Broadband accessWeakness	80.7%	80.5%	86.7%	91%	5th	336th of 545
Median gross rent	$724	$725	$947	$1,413	3rd	257th of 395

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

15%

5–17

15%

18–24

11%

25–34

12%

35–44

13%

45–54

12%

55–64

10%

65–74

75+

Median age

38.5

Under 18

20.2%

65 and over

17.5%

Race and ethnicity

White62%
Black29%
Hispanic5%
Asian0.9%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.1%
Multiracial3%

Diversity index

52.7

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

3.8%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

73%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

94%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

0.7%

Asian / Pacific

Other

0.6%

Households

Households: 5,991
Average household size: 2.2
Family households: 56.1%
Married couples: 37.5%
Living alone: 37.1%
Veterans (of adults): 5.1%
Male / female: 46% / 54%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

35%

$25–50k

21%

$50–75k

16%

$75–100k

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

71655

$43,346

Drew Co.

$42,824

Arkansas

$60,773

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$30,387

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

21.9%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

9.6%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.544

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

71655

$138,300

Drew Co.

$140,800

Arkansas

$188,000

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

71655

$724

Drew Co.

$725

Arkansas

$947

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

56%

2–4 units

11%

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

20%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 6,811
Owner-occupied: 60.3%
Vacant: 12%
Median year built: 1985
Median rooms: 5.2
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 44.6%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 23.3%
Home value to income: 3.2× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

84%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

0.2%

Worked from home

Other

0.6%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

20%

10–19

44%

20–29

12%

30–44

10%

45–59

60+

Average commute

19.8 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

6.4%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

51.8%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Healthcare

13%

Transportation and moving

12%

Management

10%

Education

Food service

Production

Construction and repair

Office and admin

Cleaning and personal care

Sales

Business and finance

Farming, fishing and forestry

Engineering and science

Computer and math

Arts, media and sports

Legal and social services

Police and fire

Industries

Education

15%

Health care and social assistance

14%

Manufacturing

12%

Restaurants and hotels

11%

Retail

Public administration

Agriculture and mining

Other services

Professional and technical services

Admin, support and management

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Construction

Finance, insurance and real estate

Wholesale

Arts and recreation

Information

0.3%

Median earnings per worker

$39,206

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

11.9%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

25.3%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

5.3%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	71655	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$61,821	$74,888
Service	$18,571	$26,804
Sales and office	$30,781	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$37,000	$49,199
Production and transportation	$40,414	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

10%

High school

38%

Some college

18%

Associate's

Bachelor's

17%

Graduate

10%

High school graduate or higher: 89.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 27%
Graduate or professional degree: 9.8%
Households with broadband: 80.7%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 50%
No internet access: 14.1%
Without health insurance: 9%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Monticello
State: Arkansas
County: Drew County
Center point: 33.6280° N, 91.7305° W
Land area: 366 sq mi
Water area: 0.9 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

71655 spans 2 counties

Drew County99% of land
Lincoln County1% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

Monticello3% of zip

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

Zip codes near 71655

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
71656	Monticello, AR · PO box	3.5 mi	—	—	—
71657	Monticello, AR · PO box	3.5 mi	—	—	—
71675	Wilmar, AR	12 mi	1,785	$37,396	$156,300
71638	Dermott, AR	16 mi	2,874	$31,667	$61,900
71677	Winchester, AR	17 mi	122	$43,333	—
71662	Pickens, AR	18 mi	100	—	—
71642	Fountain Hill, AR	19 mi	759	—	$185,900
71670	Tillar, AR	21 mi	983	$34,570	$110,500
71654	Mc Gehee, AR	21 mi	4,216	$41,645	$97,300
71671	Warren, AR	21 mi	8,601	$43,419	$101,200
71639	Dumas, AR	21 mi	5,077	$37,173	$85,700
71667	Star City, AR	22 mi	7,059	$59,375	$118,400

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Questions about 71655

What city is zip code 71655?

71655 is assigned to Monticello, Arkansas. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 71655 in?

71655 is mostly in Drew County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 71655?

About 14,022 people live in 71655, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 71655 in?

71655 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 71655?

The median household income in 71655 is $43,346.

What zip codes are near 71655?

The closest zip codes to 71655 are 71656, 71657, 71675, 71638, 71677.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 71655, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.