Zip code 71855: Ozan, Arkansas

Q: What city is zip code 71855?

71855 is assigned to Ozan, Arkansas. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 71855 in?

71855 is in Hempstead County, Arkansas.

Q: What is the population of 71855?

About 352 people live in 71855, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What zip codes are near 71855?

The closest zip codes to 71855 are 71862, 71847, 71831, 71825, 71852.

Residential delivery areaHempstead CountyCentral Time

Population

352

Small sample: rough estimates

Median household income

—

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$75K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

58.5

U.S. 38.9

Land area

54 sq mi

7 people/sq mi

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

About 71855

71855 is a rural zip code in Ozan, Arkansas (Hempstead County), covering 54 sq mi of land. About 352 people live here, or 7 per square mile. The median resident is 58.5 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%). The median home value is $74,700. 66% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 19.7 minutes each way, and 0% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in production and manufacturing; construction and repair; and healthcare.

How 71855 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Only about 352 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.

Median age58.5
99th
U.S. 38.9 · AR 38.547th of 550 in AR
Unemployment rate24.4%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · AR 4.9%8th of 549 in AR
Housing vacancy35.8%
99th
U.S. 10.1% · AR 13.5%57th of 545 in AR
Rent-burdened renters100%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 51.1% · AR 44.8%18th of 498 in AR
Residents 65 and older44%
99th
U.S. 17.2% · AR 17.6%19th of 550 in AR
Diversity index61.6
76th
U.S. 61.4 · AR 51.225th of 550 in AR
Foreign-born residents17.9%
71st
U.S. 14.1% · AR 5.4%15th of 550 in AR
Homeownership rate65.5%
43rd
U.S. 65.2% · AR 66.4%431st of 545 in AR
Residents under 1818.2%
20th
U.S. 22% · AR 23.1%391st of 550 in AR
Average commute19.7 min
11th
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · AR 22.5 min419th of 508 in AR
Healthcare workers6.3%
10th
U.S. 9.7% · AR 10.5%362nd of 549 in AR
Bachelor's degree or higher12.3%
5th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · AR 25.7%364th of 549 in AR
Uninsured rate1.4%
2nd
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · AR 9%502nd of 548 in AR
Median earnings per worker$25,500
2nd
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · AR $41,934510th of 542 in AR
Population352
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · AR 3,049,391462nd of 550 in AR
Population density7/sq mi
1st
U.S. 95/sq mi · AR 59/sq mi494th of 550 in AR
Per capita income$17,935
1st
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · AR $34,225519th of 550 in AR
Median home value$74,700
1st
U.S. $332,700 · AR $188,000459th of 509 in AR
Poverty rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 12.5% · AR 16%531st of 545 in AR
Work from home0%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · AR 8.8%477th of 549 in AR
Broadband access50.8%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 91% · AR 86.7%532nd of 545 in AR
Veterans0%
1st
U.S. 6.2% · AR 7.4%534th of 550 in AR
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · AR 2.5%370th of 549 in AR
Self-employed workers0%
1st
U.S. 10% · AR 10.4%518th of 549 in AR
Government workers5.2%
1st
U.S. 14.5% · AR 15.2%496th of 549 in AR
Income inequality (Gini)0.301
1st
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · AR 0.479503rd of 542 in AR

Measure	71855	Hempstead	AR	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in AR
Median age	58.5	41.2	38.5	38.9	99th	47th of 550
Unemployment rateWeakness	24.4%	5.6%	4.9%	5.2%	99th	8th of 549
Housing vacancy	35.8%	22.4%	13.5%	10.1%	99th	57th of 545
Rent-burdened rentersWeakness	100%	62%	44.8%	51.1%	99th	18th of 498
Residents 65 and older	44%	18.7%	17.6%	17.2%	99th	19th of 550
Diversity index	61.6	62.8	51.2	61.4	76th	25th of 550
Foreign-born residents	17.9%	7.8%	5.4%	14.1%	71st	15th of 550
Homeownership rate	65.5%	71.7%	66.4%	65.2%	43rd	431st of 545
Residents under 18	18.2%	25.3%	23.1%	22%	20th	391st of 550
Average commuteStrength	19.7 min	21.2 min	22.5 min	26.4 min	11th	419th of 508
Healthcare workers	6.3%	9.4%	10.5%	9.7%	10th	362nd of 549
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	12.3%	16.3%	25.7%	35.7%	5th	364th of 549
Uninsured rateStrength	1.4%	8.3%	9%	8.4%	2nd	502nd of 548
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$25,500	$38,607	$41,934	$49,666	2nd	510th of 542
Population	352	19,508	3,049,391	334,922,499	1st	462nd of 550
Population density	7/sq mi	27/sq mi	59/sq mi	95/sq mi	1st	494th of 550
Per capita incomeWeakness	$17,935	$28,673	$34,225	$44,673	1st	519th of 550
Median home value	$74,700	$105,700	$188,000	$332,700	1st	459th of 509
Poverty rateStrength	0%	20.2%	16%	12.5%	1st	531st of 545
Work from home	0%	3.9%	8.8%	15.1%	1st	477th of 549
Broadband accessWeakness	50.8%	75.7%	86.7%	91%	1st	532nd of 545
Veterans	0%	5.2%	7.4%	6.2%	1st	534th of 550
Tech workers	0%	1%	2.5%	3.8%	1st	370th of 549
Self-employed workers	0%	11.7%	10.4%	10%	1st	518th of 549
Government workers	5.2%	19.1%	15.2%	14.5%	1st	496th of 549
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.301	0.530	0.479	0.483	1st	503rd of 542

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

17%

5–17

18–24

11%

25–34

35–44

12%

45–54

11%

55–64

32%

65–74

13%

75+

Median age

58.5

Under 18

18.2%

65 and over

44%

Race and ethnicity

White15%
Black39%
Hispanic46%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial0%

Diversity index

61.6

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

17.9%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

44%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

84%

Spanish

16%

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 197
Average household size: 1.8
Family households: 24.9%
Married couples: 20.8%
Living alone: 75.1%
Veterans (of adults): 0%
Male / female: 68% / 32%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

55%

$25–50k

40%

$50–75k

$75–100k

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

71855

—

Hempstead Co.

$46,787

Arkansas

$60,773

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$17,935

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.301

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

71855

$74,700

Hempstead Co.

$105,700

Arkansas

$188,000

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

71855

—

Hempstead Co.

$815

Arkansas

$947

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

76%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

24%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 307
Owner-occupied: 65.5%
Vacant: 35.8%
Median year built: 1975
Median rooms: 5.2
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 100%
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

10–19

40%

20–29

55%

30–44

45–59

60+

Average commute

19.7 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

24.4%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

44.1%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Production

58%

Construction and repair

21%

Healthcare

Food service

Transportation and moving

Office and admin

Business and finance

Management

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Education

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

Cleaning and personal care

Sales

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Manufacturing

59%

Retail

26%

Health care and social assistance

Restaurants and hotels

Public administration

Education

Professional and technical services

Construction

Finance, insurance and real estate

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Admin, support and management

Other services

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$25,500

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

U.S. 10%

Government workers

5.2%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	71855	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	$24,507	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

12%

High school

60%

Some college

15%

Associate's

0.7%

Bachelor's

12%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 88.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 12.3%
Graduate or professional degree: 0%
Households with broadband: 50.8%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 22.8%
No internet access: 44.2%
Without health insurance: 1.4%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Ozan
State: Arkansas
County: Hempstead County
Center point: 33.8631° N, 93.7401° W
Land area: 54 sq mi
Water area: 0.2 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 71855

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
71862	Washington, AR	5.8 mi	639	$52,982	$55,900
71847	Mc Caskill, AR	7.5 mi	210	$23,920	$130,400
71831	Columbus, AR	9 mi	101	—	—
71825	Blevins, AR	11 mi	391	$72,610	$181,300
71852	Nashville, AR	11 mi	9,340	$47,238	$174,500
71851	Mineral Springs, AR	12 mi	2,196	$63,920	$115,500
71859	Saratoga, AR	14 mi	146	—	$235,300
71838	Fulton, AR	15 mi	1,006	$48,125	$112,300
71802	Hope, AR · PO box	16 mi	—	—	—
71940	Delight, AR	17 mi	1,125	$47,935	$97,800
71958	Murfreesboro, AR	18 mi	2,494	$48,393	$121,400
71801	Hope, AR	18 mi	14,883	$45,345	$99,400

Questions about 71855

What city is zip code 71855?

71855 is assigned to Ozan, Arkansas. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 71855 in?

71855 is in Hempstead County, Arkansas.

What is the population of 71855?

About 352 people live in 71855, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 71855 in?

71855 is in Central Time.

What zip codes are near 71855?

The closest zip codes to 71855 are 71862, 71847, 71831, 71825, 71852.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 71855, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.