Zip code 71759: Norphlet, Arkansas

Q: What city is zip code 71759?

71759 is assigned to Norphlet, Arkansas. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 71759 in?

71759 is in Union County, Arkansas.

Q: What is the population of 71759?

About 243 people live in 71759, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What zip codes are near 71759?

The closest zip codes to 71759 are 71762, 71724, 71731, 71730, 71751.

Residential delivery areaUnion CountyCentral Time

Population

243

Small sample: rough estimates

Median household income

—

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$312K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

U.S. 38.9

Land area

0.9 sq mi

275 people/sq mi

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

About 71759

71759 is a small-town zip code in Norphlet, Arkansas (Union County), covering 0.9 sq mi of land. About 243 people live here, or 275 per square mile. The median resident is 58 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally. With so few residents, the Census figures below are rough estimates with wide margins of error.

49% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). The median home value is $311,600. 84% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

58% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 18.4 minutes each way, and 0% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; arts, media and sports; and production and manufacturing.

How 71759 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Only about 243 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.

Median age58
99th
U.S. 38.9 · AR 38.550th of 550 in AR
Poverty rate49%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · AR 16%17th of 545 in AR
Residents 65 and older25.1%
92nd
U.S. 17.2% · AR 17.6%154th of 550 in AR
Bachelor's degree or higher57.9%
87th
StrengthU.S. 35.7% · AR 25.7%8th of 549 in AR
Homeownership rate83.9%
87th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · AR 66.4%171st of 545 in AR
Housing vacancy11.3%
76th
U.S. 10.1% · AR 13.5%393rd of 545 in AR
Uninsured rate10.7%
74th
U.S. 8.4% · AR 9%149th of 548 in AR
Broadband access93.2%
59th
U.S. 91% · AR 86.7%73rd of 545 in AR
Income inequality (Gini)0.442
56th
U.S. 0.483 · AR 0.479222nd of 542 in AR
Median home value$311,600
46th
U.S. $332,700 · AR $188,00015th of 509 in AR
Median earnings per worker$42,386
31st
U.S. $49,666 · AR $41,934194th of 542 in AR
Population density275/sq mi
25th
U.S. 95/sq mi · AR 59/sq mi70th of 550 in AR
Diversity index27.9
21st
U.S. 61.4 · AR 51.2271st of 550 in AR
Residents under 1815.2%
8th
U.S. 22% · AR 23.1%444th of 550 in AR
Average commute18.4 min
7th
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · AR 22.5 min452nd of 508 in AR
Per capita income$21,177
4th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · AR $34,225475th of 550 in AR
Population243
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · AR 3,049,391496th of 550 in AR
Work from home0%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · AR 8.8%539th of 549 in AR
Unemployment rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · AR 4.9%541st of 549 in AR
Veterans0%
1st
U.S. 6.2% · AR 7.4%546th of 550 in AR
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · AR 5.4%538th of 550 in AR
Rent-burdened renters0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · AR 44.8%493rd of 498 in AR
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · AR 2.5%523rd of 549 in AR
Healthcare workers0%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · AR 10.5%542nd of 549 in AR
Self-employed workers2.4%
1st
U.S. 10% · AR 10.4%484th of 549 in AR
Government workers0%
1st
U.S. 14.5% · AR 15.2%546th of 549 in AR

Measure	71759	Union	AR	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in AR
Median age	58	41.4	38.5	38.9	99th	50th of 550
Poverty rateWeakness	49%	19.5%	16%	12.5%	99th	17th of 545
Residents 65 and older	25.1%	19.2%	17.6%	17.2%	92nd	154th of 550
Bachelor's degree or higherStrength	57.9%	19.1%	25.7%	35.7%	87th	8th of 549
Homeownership rateStrength	83.9%	72.7%	66.4%	65.2%	87th	171st of 545
Housing vacancy	11.3%	19.6%	13.5%	10.1%	76th	393rd of 545
Uninsured rate	10.7%	5.6%	9%	8.4%	74th	149th of 548
Broadband access	93.2%	84.6%	86.7%	91%	59th	73rd of 545
Income inequality (Gini)	0.442	0.480	0.479	0.483	56th	222nd of 542
Median home value	$311,600	$120,900	$188,000	$332,700	46th	15th of 509
Median earnings per worker	$42,386	$39,287	$41,934	$49,666	31st	194th of 542
Population density	275/sq mi	37/sq mi	59/sq mi	95/sq mi	25th	70th of 550
Diversity index	27.9	54.1	51.2	61.4	21st	271st of 550
Residents under 18	15.2%	23.7%	23.1%	22%	8th	444th of 550
Average commuteStrength	18.4 min	20.1 min	22.5 min	26.4 min	7th	452nd of 508
Per capita incomeWeakness	$21,177	$30,883	$34,225	$44,673	4th	475th of 550
Population	243	37,900	3,049,391	334,922,499	1st	496th of 550
Work from home	0%	6.9%	8.8%	15.1%	1st	539th of 549
Unemployment rateStrength	0%	5.5%	4.9%	5.2%	1st	541st of 549
Veterans	0%	7.2%	7.4%	6.2%	1st	546th of 550
Foreign-born residents	0%	3%	5.4%	14.1%	1st	538th of 550
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	0%	44.4%	44.8%	51.1%	1st	493rd of 498
Tech workers	0%	0.7%	2.5%	3.8%	1st	523rd of 549
Healthcare workers	0%	9.4%	10.5%	9.7%	1st	542nd of 549
Self-employed workers	2.4%	8.1%	10.4%	10%	1st	484th of 549
Government workers	0%	13.1%	15.2%	14.5%	1st	546th 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

15%

5–17

18–24

25–34

17%

35–44

11%

45–54

27%

55–64

22%

65–74

75+

Median age

Under 18

15.2%

65 and over

25.1%

Race and ethnicity

White84%
Black12%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial4%

Diversity index

27.9

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

51.9%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 118
Average household size: 2.1
Family households: 68.6%
Married couples: 68.6%
Living alone: 31.4%
Veterans (of adults): 0%
Male / female: 51% / 49%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

63%

$25–50k

10%

$50–75k

$75–100k

10%

$100–150k

10%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

71759

—

Union Co.

$55,259

Arkansas

$60,773

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$21,177

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

49%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.442

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

71759

$311,600

Union Co.

$120,900

Arkansas

$188,000

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

71759

—

Union Co.

$847

Arkansas

$947

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

97%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 133
Owner-occupied: 83.9%
Vacant: 11.3%
Median year built: 1978
Median rooms: 6.8
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

98%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

47%

20–29

40%

30–44

13%

45–59

60+

Average commute

18.4 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

36.9%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Construction and repair

42%

Arts, media and sports

14%

Production

13%

Office and admin

11%

Engineering and science

10%

Farming, fishing and forestry

10%

Management

Business and finance

Computer and math

Education

Legal and social services

Healthcare

Police and fire

Food service

Cleaning and personal care

Sales

Transportation and moving

Industries

Manufacturing

49%

Retail

14%

Construction

13%

Health care and social assistance

11%

Agriculture and mining

10%

Admin, support and management

Education

Professional and technical services

Restaurants and hotels

Finance, insurance and real estate

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Public administration

Other services

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$42,386

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

2.4%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	71759	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	—	$74,888
Service	—	$26,804
Sales and office	—	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$70,708	$49,199
Production and transportation	—	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

32%

Some college

Associate's

Bachelor's

58%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 95.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 57.9%
Graduate or professional degree: 0%
Households with broadband: 93.2%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 74.6%
No internet access: 6.8%
Without health insurance: 10.7%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Norphlet
State: Arkansas
County: Union County
Center point: 33.3151° N, 92.6597° W
Land area: 0.9 sq mi
Water area: under 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Norphlet96% of zip

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

Zip codes near 71759

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
71762	Smackover, AR	6.6 mi	2,929	$50,577	$106,400
71724	Calion, AR	7.3 mi	147	$26,346	$81,700
71731	El Dorado, AR · PO box	7.4 mi	—	—	—
71730	El Dorado, AR	8 mi	29,760	$55,770	$130,300
71751	Louann, AR	9 mi	573	—	$85,500
71750	Lawson, AR · PO box	13 mi	—	—	—
71758	Mount Holly, AR	15 mi	150	—	$59,000
71744	Hampton, AR	16 mi	2,963	$68,882	$110,800
71749	Junction City, AR	19 mi	2,787	$68,188	$118,600
71745	Harrell, AR	20 mi	147	$75,987	$160,800
71701	Camden, AR	20 mi	16,847	$49,110	$113,700
71651	Jersey, AR	21 mi	41	$133,393	—

Questions about 71759

What city is zip code 71759?

71759 is assigned to Norphlet, Arkansas. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 71759 in?

71759 is in Union County, Arkansas.

What is the population of 71759?

About 243 people live in 71759, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 71759 in?

71759 is in Central Time.

What zip codes are near 71759?

The closest zip codes to 71759 are 71762, 71724, 71731, 71730, 71751.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 71759, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.