Zip code 71742: Fordyce, Arkansas

Q: What city is zip code 71742?

71742 is assigned to Fordyce, Arkansas. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 71742 in?

71742 is mostly in Dallas County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 71742?

About 4,333 people live in 71742, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 71742?

The median household income in 71742 is $38,843.

Q: What zip codes are near 71742?

The closest zip codes to 71742 are 71748, 71766, 71652, 71720, 71660.

Residential delivery areaDallas CountyCentral Time

Population

4,333

Median household income

$39K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$98K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$636/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

42.7

U.S. 38.9

Land area

169 sq mi

26 people/sq mi

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

About 71742

71742 is a rural zip code in Fordyce, Arkansas (Dallas County), covering 169 sq mi of land. About 4,333 people live here, or 26 per square mile. The median resident is 42.7 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $38,843 a year, about 48% of the national median of $80,734. 14.7% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $98,200, or 2.5 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 71% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $636 a month.

11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 23.3 minutes each way, and 1% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in healthcare; production and manufacturing; and office and administrative support.

How 71742 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Healthcare workers17.9%
98th
U.S. 9.7% · AR 10.5%46th of 549 in AR
Unemployment rate11%
96th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · AR 4.9%63rd of 549 in AR
Housing vacancy23.8%
96th
U.S. 10.1% · AR 13.5%145th of 545 in AR
Residents 65 and older28%
96th
U.S. 17.2% · AR 17.6%112th of 550 in AR
Median age42.7
75th
U.S. 38.9 · AR 38.5264th of 550 in AR
Poverty rate14.7%
68th
U.S. 12.5% · AR 16%304th of 545 in AR
Diversity index55.4
62nd
U.S. 61.4 · AR 51.268th of 550 in AR
Veterans6.7%
62nd
U.S. 6.2% · AR 7.4%288th of 550 in AR
Homeownership rate70.6%
55th
U.S. 65.2% · AR 66.4%382nd of 545 in AR
Income inequality (Gini)0.440
54th
U.S. 0.483 · AR 0.479230th of 542 in AR
Residents under 1822.2%
51st
U.S. 22% · AR 23.1%258th of 550 in AR
Government workers13.5%
48th
U.S. 14.5% · AR 15.2%323rd of 549 in AR
Average commute23.3 min
32nd
U.S. 26.4 min · AR 22.5 min302nd of 508 in AR
Rent-burdened renters42%
20th
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · AR 44.8%276th of 498 in AR
Uninsured rate3.2%
14th
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · AR 9%467th of 548 in AR
Per capita income$24,830
8th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · AR $34,225401st of 550 in AR
Population4,333
7th
U.S. 334,922,499 · AR 3,049,391158th of 550 in AR
Median earnings per worker$33,706
6th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · AR $41,934416th of 542 in AR
Tech workers0.3%
4th
U.S. 3.8% · AR 2.5%267th of 549 in AR
Population density26/sq mi
3rd
U.S. 95/sq mi · AR 59/sq mi279th of 550 in AR
Median household income$38,843
3rd
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · AR $60,773417th of 495 in AR
Bachelor's degree or higher10.9%
3rd
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · AR 25.7%406th of 549 in AR
Self-employed workers4.4%
3rd
U.S. 10% · AR 10.4%455th of 549 in AR
Median home value$98,200
2nd
U.S. $332,700 · AR $188,000384th of 509 in AR
Median gross rent$636
2nd
U.S. $1,413 · AR $947318th of 395 in AR
Foreign-born residents0.4%
2nd
U.S. 14.1% · AR 5.4%333rd of 550 in AR
Work from home0.6%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · AR 8.8%429th of 549 in AR
Broadband access71%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 91% · AR 86.7%462nd of 545 in AR

Measure	71742	Dallas	AR	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in AR
Healthcare workers	17.9%	15.8%	10.5%	9.7%	98th	46th of 549
Unemployment rateWeakness	11%	8.2%	4.9%	5.2%	96th	63rd of 549
Housing vacancy	23.8%	26.3%	13.5%	10.1%	96th	145th of 545
Residents 65 and older	28%	25.5%	17.6%	17.2%	96th	112th of 550
Median age	42.7	45.4	38.5	38.9	75th	264th of 550
Poverty rate	14.7%	13.9%	16%	12.5%	68th	304th of 545
Diversity index	55.4	54.6	51.2	61.4	62nd	68th of 550
Veterans	6.7%	7.3%	7.4%	6.2%	62nd	288th of 550
Homeownership rate	70.6%	72.6%	66.4%	65.2%	55th	382nd of 545
Income inequality (Gini)	0.440	0.458	0.479	0.483	54th	230th of 542
Residents under 18	22.2%	20.1%	23.1%	22%	51st	258th of 550
Government workers	13.5%	14.6%	15.2%	14.5%	48th	323rd of 549
Average commute	23.3 min	25.2 min	22.5 min	26.4 min	32nd	302nd of 508
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	42%	40.4%	44.8%	51.1%	20th	276th of 498
Uninsured rateStrength	3.2%	3.9%	9%	8.4%	14th	467th of 548
Per capita incomeWeakness	$24,830	$27,773	$34,225	$44,673	8th	401st of 550
Population	4,333	6,242	3,049,391	334,922,499	7th	158th of 550
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$33,706	$36,544	$41,934	$49,666	6th	416th of 542
Tech workers	0.3%	1.1%	2.5%	3.8%	4th	267th of 549
Population density	26/sq mi	9/sq mi	59/sq mi	95/sq mi	3rd	279th of 550
Median household incomeWeakness	$38,843	$42,500	$60,773	$80,734	3rd	417th of 495
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	10.9%	11.3%	25.7%	35.7%	3rd	406th of 549
Self-employed workers	4.4%	6.4%	10.4%	10%	3rd	455th of 549
Median home value	$98,200	$97,300	$188,000	$332,700	2nd	384th of 509
Median gross rent	$636	$627	$947	$1,413	2nd	318th of 395
Foreign-born residents	0.4%	0.3%	5.4%	14.1%	2nd	333rd of 550
Work from home	0.6%	1.8%	8.8%	15.1%	1st	429th of 549
Broadband accessWeakness	71%	74.1%	86.7%	91%	1st	462nd of 545

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

18%

5–17

18–24

10%

25–34

13%

35–44

45–54

10%

55–64

16%

65–74

12%

75+

Median age

42.7

Under 18

22.2%

65 and over

28%

Race and ethnicity

White44%
Black50%
Hispanic1%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial5%

Diversity index

55.4

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

0.4%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

82.7%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

99%

Spanish

0.6%

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 1,758
Average household size: 2.3
Family households: 60.4%
Married couples: 38.6%
Living alone: 39.6%
Veterans (of adults): 6.7%
Male / female: 48% / 52%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

31%

$25–50k

31%

$50–75k

16%

$75–100k

$100–150k

16%

$150–200k

$200k+

0.3%

Median household income

71742

$38,843

Dallas Co.

$42,500

Arkansas

$60,773

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$24,830

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

14.7%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

1.9%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.440

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

71742

$98,200

Dallas Co.

$97,300

Arkansas

$188,000

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

71742

$636

Dallas Co.

$627

Arkansas

$947

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

78%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

12%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 2,306
Owner-occupied: 70.6%
Vacant: 23.8%
Median year built: 1977
Median rooms: 5.6
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 42%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 28.3%
Home value to income: 2.5× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

87%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

0.6%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

40%

10–19

21%

20–29

30–44

18%

45–59

14%

60+

Average commute

23.3 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

11%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

51.7%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Healthcare

18%

Production

15%

Office and admin

12%

Education

Transportation and moving

Sales

Legal and social services

Farming, fishing and forestry

Business and finance

Construction and repair

Management

Police and fire

Food service

Engineering and science

Arts, media and sports

Computer and math

0.3%

Cleaning and personal care

Industries

Manufacturing

23%

Health care and social assistance

23%

Retail

11%

Education

11%

Public administration

Agriculture and mining

Finance, insurance and real estate

Admin, support and management

Other services

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Restaurants and hotels

Arts and recreation

Professional and technical services

Information

0.7%

Wholesale

0.4%

Construction

Median earnings per worker

$33,706

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

4.4%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

13.5%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

8.5%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	71742	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$54,625	$74,888
Service	$20,565	$26,804
Sales and office	$27,235	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$34,688	$49,199
Production and transportation	$35,377	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

12%

High school

51%

Some college

18%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 88%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 10.9%
Graduate or professional degree: 4.4%
Households with broadband: 71%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 51.8%
No internet access: 27%
Without health insurance: 3.2%
Limited-English households: 0.6%

Geography

City (USPS): Fordyce
State: Arkansas
County: Dallas County
Center point: 33.8275° N, 92.4533° W
Land area: 169 sq mi
Water area: 0.5 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

71742 spans 2 counties

Dallas County69% of land
Calhoun County31% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

Fordyce4% of zip

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

Zip codes near 71742

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
71748	Ivan, AR	5.3 mi	44	$142,813	$142,500
71766	Thornton, AR	6.9 mi	690	$76,875	$126,000
71652	Kingsland, AR	8.8 mi	993	$52,857	$94,600
71720	Bearden, AR	11 mi	2,523	$61,250	$102,400
71660	New Edinburg, AR	15 mi	836	$57,188	$147,100
71725	Carthage, AR	15 mi	264	—	$120,200
71665	Rison, AR	20 mi	4,964	$53,472	$140,100
71631	Banks, AR	20 mi	313	$18,722	$52,800
71763	Sparkman, AR	21 mi	1,607	$73,438	$86,800
72057	Grapevine, AR	22 mi	1,231	$59,335	$84,100
71744	Hampton, AR	23 mi	2,963	$68,882	$110,800
71745	Harrell, AR	23 mi	147	$75,987	$160,800

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Questions about 71742

What city is zip code 71742?

71742 is assigned to Fordyce, Arkansas. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 71742 in?

71742 is mostly in Dallas County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 71742?

About 4,333 people live in 71742, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 71742 in?

71742 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 71742?

The median household income in 71742 is $38,843.

What zip codes are near 71742?

The closest zip codes to 71742 are 71748, 71766, 71652, 71720, 71660.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 71742, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.