Zip code 71662: Pickens, Arkansas

Q: What city is zip code 71662?

71662 is assigned to Pickens, Arkansas. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 71662 in?

71662 is in Desha County, Arkansas.

Q: What is the population of 71662?

About 100 people live in 71662, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What zip codes are near 71662?

The closest zip codes to 71662 are 71677, 71639, 71670, 71643, 71666.

Residential delivery areaDesha CountyCentral Time

Population

100

Small sample: rough estimates

Median household income

—

U.S. $81K

Median home value

—

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

21.8

U.S. 38.9

Land area

23 sq mi

4 people/sq mi

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

About 71662

71662 is a rural zip code in Pickens, Arkansas (Desha County), covering 23 sq mi of land. About 100 people live here, or 4 per square mile. The median resident is 21.8 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally. With so few residents, the Census figures below are rough estimates with wide margins of error.

0% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). 0% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). The most common jobs among working residents are in management, healthcare and sales. 100% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often Spanish.

How 71662 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Only about 100 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.

Broadband access100%
99th
StrengthU.S. 91% · AR 86.7%5th of 545 in AR
Housing vacancy83.3%
99th
U.S. 10.1% · AR 13.5%1st of 545 in AR
Healthcare workers33.3%
99th
U.S. 9.7% · AR 10.5%10th of 549 in AR
Uninsured rate21%
96th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · AR 9%24th of 548 in AR
Diversity index69.7
93rd
U.S. 61.4 · AR 51.22nd of 550 in AR
Foreign-born residents24%
80th
U.S. 14.1% · AR 5.4%7th of 550 in AR
Per capita income$23,809
6th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · AR $34,225422nd of 550 in AR
Population100
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · AR 3,049,391549th of 550 in AR
Population density4/sq mi
1st
U.S. 95/sq mi · AR 59/sq mi531st of 550 in AR
Median age21.8
1st
U.S. 38.9 · AR 38.5543rd of 550 in AR
Poverty rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 12.5% · AR 16%526th of 545 in AR
Bachelor's degree or higher0%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · AR 25.7%538th of 549 in AR
Homeownership rate0%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 65.2% · AR 66.4%545th of 545 in AR
Work from home0%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · AR 8.8%465th of 549 in AR
Unemployment rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · AR 4.9%470th of 549 in AR
Veterans0%
1st
U.S. 6.2% · AR 7.4%529th of 550 in AR
Rent-burdened renters0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · AR 44.8%464th of 498 in AR
Residents 65 and older0%
1st
U.S. 17.2% · AR 17.6%544th of 550 in AR
Residents under 180%
1st
U.S. 22% · AR 23.1%537th of 550 in AR
Median earnings per worker$8,750
1st
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · AR $41,934534th of 542 in AR
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · AR 2.5%347th of 549 in AR
Self-employed workers0%
1st
U.S. 10% · AR 10.4%509th of 549 in AR
Government workers0%
1st
U.S. 14.5% · AR 15.2%527th of 549 in AR

Measure	71662	Desha	AR	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in AR
Broadband accessStrength	100%	78%	86.7%	91%	99th	5th of 545
Housing vacancy	83.3%	20.5%	13.5%	10.1%	99th	1st of 545
Healthcare workers	33.3%	8.2%	10.5%	9.7%	99th	10th of 549
Uninsured rateWeakness	21%	7.7%	9%	8.4%	96th	24th of 548
Diversity index	69.7	57.4	51.2	61.4	93rd	2nd of 550
Foreign-born residents	24%	3.5%	5.4%	14.1%	80th	7th of 550
Per capita incomeWeakness	$23,809	$23,568	$34,225	$44,673	6th	422nd of 550
Population	100	10,786	3,049,391	334,922,499	1st	549th of 550
Population density	4/sq mi	15/sq mi	59/sq mi	95/sq mi	1st	531st of 550
Median age	21.8	41.6	38.5	38.9	1st	543rd of 550
Poverty rateStrength	0%	28.3%	16%	12.5%	1st	526th of 545
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	0%	12.6%	25.7%	35.7%	1st	538th of 549
Homeownership rateWeakness	0%	56.8%	66.4%	65.2%	1st	545th of 545
Work from home	0%	3.8%	8.8%	15.1%	1st	465th of 549
Unemployment rateStrength	0%	8%	4.9%	5.2%	1st	470th of 549
Veterans	0%	4.5%	7.4%	6.2%	1st	529th of 550
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	0%	46.3%	44.8%	51.1%	1st	464th of 498
Residents 65 and older	0%	20.1%	17.6%	17.2%	1st	544th of 550
Residents under 18	0%	24.9%	23.1%	22%	1st	537th of 550
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$8,750	$41,122	$41,934	$49,666	1st	534th of 542
Tech workers	0%	0.2%	2.5%	3.8%	1st	347th of 549
Self-employed workers	0%	9.1%	10.4%	10%	1st	509th of 549
Government workers	0%	21.6%	15.2%	14.5%	1st	527th 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

5–17

76%

18–24

25–34

35–44

24%

45–54

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

21.8

Under 18

65 and over

Race and ethnicity

White40%
Black23%
Hispanic29%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial8%

Diversity index

69.7

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

24%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

44%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

Spanish

100%

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 8
Average household size: 3.6
Family households: 100%
Married couples: 100%
Living alone: 0%
Veterans (of adults): 0%
Male / female: 39% / 61%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

$25–50k

$50–75k

$75–100k

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

100%

Median household income

71662

—

Desha Co.

$37,662

Arkansas

$60,773

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$23,809

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

100%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

—

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

71662

—

Desha Co.

$90,900

Arkansas

$188,000

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

71662

—

Desha Co.

$718

Arkansas

$947

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

100%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 48
Owner-occupied: 0%
Vacant: 83.3%
Median year built: 1959
Median rooms: 7.6
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 0%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 0%
Home value to income: —

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

100%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

50%

10–19

50%

20–29

30–44

45–59

60+

Average commute

—

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

24%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Management

33%

Healthcare

33%

Sales

33%

Business and finance

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Education

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

Food service

Cleaning and personal care

Office and admin

Construction and repair

Farming, fishing and forestry

Production

Transportation and moving

Industries

Retail

67%

Health care and social assistance

33%

Education

Manufacturing

Professional and technical services

Construction

Restaurants and hotels

Finance, insurance and real estate

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Public administration

Admin, support and management

Other services

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$8,750

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

U.S. 10%

Government workers

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	71662	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	—	$74,888
Service	—	$26,804
Sales and office	—	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	—	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

100%

High school

Some college

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 0%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 0%
Graduate or professional degree: 0%
Households with broadband: 100%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 0%
No internet access: 0%
Without health insurance: 21%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Pickens
State: Arkansas
County: Desha County
Center point: 33.8116° N, 91.5119° W
Land area: 23 sq mi
Water area: 1 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 71662

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
71677	Winchester, AR	3.7 mi	122	$43,333	—
71639	Dumas, AR	5.4 mi	5,077	$37,173	$85,700
71670	Tillar, AR	7.9 mi	983	$34,570	$110,500
71643	Gould, AR	15 mi	5,129	$32,899	$45,000
71666	Rohwer, AR	15 mi	10	—	—
71654	Mc Gehee, AR	16 mi	4,216	$41,645	$97,300
71655	Monticello, AR	18 mi	14,022	$43,346	$138,300
71674	Watson, AR	19 mi	631	$52,125	$81,900
72133	Reydell, AR	20 mi	0	—	—
71638	Dermott, AR	20 mi	2,874	$31,667	$61,900
71656	Monticello, AR · PO box	20 mi	—	—	—
71657	Monticello, AR · PO box	20 mi	—	—	—

Questions about 71662

What city is zip code 71662?

71662 is assigned to Pickens, Arkansas. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 71662 in?

71662 is in Desha County, Arkansas.

What is the population of 71662?

About 100 people live in 71662, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 71662 in?

71662 is in Central Time.

What zip codes are near 71662?

The closest zip codes to 71662 are 71677, 71639, 71670, 71643, 71666.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 71662, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.