Zip code 71832: De Queen, Arkansas

Q: What city is zip code 71832?

71832 is assigned to De Queen, Arkansas. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 71832 in?

71832 is in Sevier County, Arkansas.

Q: What is the population of 71832?

About 10,147 people live in 71832, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 71832?

The median household income in 71832 is $52,747.

Q: What zip codes are near 71832?

The closest zip codes to 71832 are 71841, 71842, 74734, 71866, 71944.

Residential delivery areaSevier CountyCentral Time

Population

10,147

Median household income

$53K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$111K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$747/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

34.2

U.S. 38.9

Land area

182 sq mi

56 people/sq mi

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

About 71832

71832 is a small-town zip code in De Queen, Arkansas (Sevier County), covering 182 sq mi of land. About 10,147 people live here, or 56 per square mile. The median resident is 34.2 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $52,747 a year, 35% below the national median of $80,734. 19.4% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $110,600, or 2.1 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 59% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $747 a month.

8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 23.4 minutes each way, and 1% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in production and manufacturing; construction and repair; and transportation and moving goods. 37% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often Spanish.

How 71832 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Residents under 1829.2%
94th
U.S. 22% · AR 23.1%66th of 550 in AR
Uninsured rate17%
92nd
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · AR 9%43rd of 548 in AR
Poverty rate19.4%
83rd
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · AR 16%195th of 545 in AR
Diversity index60.4
73rd
U.S. 61.4 · AR 51.232nd of 550 in AR
Government workers17%
72nd
U.S. 14.5% · AR 15.2%223rd of 549 in AR
Housing vacancy10%
71st
U.S. 10.1% · AR 13.5%424th of 545 in AR
Foreign-born residents17.7%
70th
U.S. 14.1% · AR 5.4%16th of 550 in AR
Income inequality (Gini)0.428
44th
U.S. 0.483 · AR 0.479276th of 542 in AR
Healthcare workers8.5%
35th
U.S. 9.7% · AR 10.5%286th of 549 in AR
Unemployment rate4%
34th
U.S. 5.2% · AR 4.9%273rd of 549 in AR
Average commute23.4 min
32nd
U.S. 26.4 min · AR 22.5 min298th of 508 in AR
Homeownership rate58.8%
30th
U.S. 65.2% · AR 66.4%484th of 545 in AR
Veterans4.1%
27th
U.S. 6.2% · AR 7.4%450th of 550 in AR
Rent-burdened renters43.5%
25th
U.S. 51.1% · AR 44.8%257th of 498 in AR
Residents 65 and older13%
23rd
U.S. 17.2% · AR 17.6%466th of 550 in AR
Self-employed workers7%
19th
U.S. 10% · AR 10.4%397th of 549 in AR
Population10,147
16th
U.S. 334,922,499 · AR 3,049,39192nd of 550 in AR
Median age34.2
16th
U.S. 38.9 · AR 38.5485th of 550 in AR
Median household income$52,747
12th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · AR $60,773266th of 495 in AR
Median earnings per worker$35,481
10th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · AR $41,934371st of 542 in AR
Population density56/sq mi
8th
U.S. 95/sq mi · AR 59/sq mi167th of 550 in AR
Tech workers0.7%
8th
U.S. 3.8% · AR 2.5%226th of 549 in AR
Per capita income$24,439
7th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · AR $34,225408th of 550 in AR
Median home value$110,600
4th
U.S. $332,700 · AR $188,000336th of 509 in AR
Median gross rent$747
4th
U.S. $1,413 · AR $947237th of 395 in AR
Broadband access78.8%
3rd
WeaknessU.S. 91% · AR 86.7%363rd of 545 in AR
Bachelor's degree or higher7.9%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · AR 25.7%461st of 549 in AR
Work from home0.8%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · AR 8.8%424th of 549 in AR

Measure	71832	Sevier	AR	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in AR
Residents under 18	29.2%	28.4%	23.1%	22%	94th	66th of 550
Uninsured rateWeakness	17%	14.9%	9%	8.4%	92nd	43rd of 548
Poverty rateWeakness	19.4%	17.3%	16%	12.5%	83rd	195th of 545
Diversity index	60.4	59.3	51.2	61.4	73rd	32nd of 550
Government workers	17%	16.4%	15.2%	14.5%	72nd	223rd of 549
Housing vacancy	10%	17.2%	13.5%	10.1%	71st	424th of 545
Foreign-born residents	17.7%	14.3%	5.4%	14.1%	70th	16th of 550
Income inequality (Gini)	0.428	0.440	0.479	0.483	44th	276th of 542
Healthcare workers	8.5%	7.8%	10.5%	9.7%	35th	286th of 549
Unemployment rate	4%	4.9%	4.9%	5.2%	34th	273rd of 549
Average commute	23.4 min	25.1 min	22.5 min	26.4 min	32nd	298th of 508
Homeownership rate	58.8%	67.6%	66.4%	65.2%	30th	484th of 545
Veterans	4.1%	4.7%	7.4%	6.2%	27th	450th of 550
Rent-burdened renters	43.5%	42.8%	44.8%	51.1%	25th	257th of 498
Residents 65 and older	13%	15.7%	17.6%	17.2%	23rd	466th of 550
Self-employed workers	7%	9.8%	10.4%	10%	19th	397th of 549
Population	10,147	15,712	3,049,391	334,922,499	16th	92nd of 550
Median age	34.2	34.7	38.5	38.9	16th	485th of 550
Median household incomeWeakness	$52,747	$53,527	$60,773	$80,734	12th	266th of 495
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$35,481	$36,978	$41,934	$49,666	10th	371st of 542
Population density	56/sq mi	28/sq mi	59/sq mi	95/sq mi	8th	167th of 550
Tech workers	0.7%	0.4%	2.5%	3.8%	8th	226th of 549
Per capita incomeWeakness	$24,439	$25,777	$34,225	$44,673	7th	408th of 550
Median home value	$110,600	$117,600	$188,000	$332,700	4th	336th of 509
Median gross rent	$747	$751	$947	$1,413	4th	237th of 395
Broadband accessWeakness	78.8%	78.3%	86.7%	91%	3rd	363rd of 545
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	7.9%	9.3%	25.7%	35.7%	1st	461st of 549
Work from home	0.8%	1.5%	8.8%	15.1%	1st	424th 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

23%

5–17

10%

18–24

13%

25–34

14%

35–44

10%

45–54

11%

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

34.2

Under 18

29.2%

65 and over

13%

Race and ethnicity

White43%
Black5%
Hispanic46%
Asian0%
Native American2%
Pacific Islander2%
Other0.3%
Multiracial2%

Diversity index

60.4

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

17.7%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

40.8%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

63%

Spanish

36%

Other Indo-European

0.3%

Asian / Pacific

0.9%

Other

Households

Households: 3,587
Average household size: 2.8
Family households: 67.1%
Married couples: 42.1%
Living alone: 29.4%
Veterans (of adults): 4.1%
Male / female: 51% / 49%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

30%

$25–50k

19%

$50–75k

16%

$75–100k

17%

$100–150k

14%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

71832

$52,747

Sevier Co.

$53,527

Arkansas

$60,773

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$24,439

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

19.4%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

3.5%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.428

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

71832

$110,600

Sevier Co.

$117,600

Arkansas

$188,000

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

71832

$747

Sevier Co.

$751

Arkansas

$947

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

60%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

31%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 3,987
Owner-occupied: 58.8%
Vacant: 10%
Median year built: 1982
Median rooms: 5.5
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 43.5%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 22.8%
Home value to income: 2.1× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

75%

Carpooled

22%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

0.8%

Other

0.1%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

37%

10–19

20%

20–29

30–44

17%

45–59

12%

60+

Average commute

23.4 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

58.2%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Production

20%

Construction and repair

17%

Transportation and moving

11%

Healthcare

Sales

Management

Cleaning and personal care

Education

Food service

Office and admin

Legal and social services

Police and fire

Farming, fishing and forestry

Engineering and science

0.9%

Arts, media and sports

0.8%

Computer and math

0.7%

Business and finance

0.3%

Industries

Manufacturing

28%

Construction

14%

Retail

12%

Education

Health care and social assistance

Restaurants and hotels

Other services

Finance, insurance and real estate

Admin, support and management

Public administration

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Agriculture and mining

Wholesale

0.8%

Professional and technical services

0.5%

Information

0.5%

Arts and recreation

0.4%

Median earnings per worker

$35,481

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

U.S. 10%

Government workers

17%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

5.2%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	71832	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$48,889	$74,888
Service	$17,620	$26,804
Sales and office	$22,944	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$85,228	$49,199
Production and transportation	$33,783	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

32%

High school

32%

Some college

19%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 67.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 7.9%
Graduate or professional degree: 3.4%
Households with broadband: 78.8%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 62.7%
No internet access: 17.7%
Without health insurance: 17%
Limited-English households: 10.2%

Geography

City (USPS): De Queen
State: Arkansas
County: Sevier County
Center point: 34.0415° N, 94.3571° W
Land area: 182 sq mi
Water area: 1.3 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

De Queen3% of zip

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

Zip codes near 71832

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
71841	Gillham, AR	8.4 mi	589	$45,819	$95,700
71842	Horatio, AR	11 mi	1,955	$55,810	$175,500
74734	Eagletown, OK	11 mi	858	$49,722	$176,200
71866	Winthrop, AR	12 mi	390	$34,688	$143,800
71944	Grannis, AR	14 mi	1,119	$75,893	$84,300
71846	Lockesburg, AR	16 mi	2,944	$56,250	$124,700
71973	Wickes, AR	17 mi	994	$33,313	$93,800
71820	Alleene, AR	19 mi	149	—	$184,900
71823	Ben Lomond, AR	20 mi	144	—	$114,600
71833	Dierks, AR	20 mi	1,862	$29,018	$105,400
71836	Foreman, AR	23 mi	3,166	$51,271	$90,500
74740	Haworth, OK	23 mi	1,959	$41,141	$99,700

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Questions about 71832

What city is zip code 71832?

71832 is assigned to De Queen, Arkansas. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 71832 in?

71832 is in Sevier County, Arkansas.

What is the population of 71832?

About 10,147 people live in 71832, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 71832 in?

71832 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 71832?

The median household income in 71832 is $52,747.

What zip codes are near 71832?

The closest zip codes to 71832 are 71841, 71842, 74734, 71866, 71944.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 71832, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.