71965

Zip code 71965: Pencil Bluff, Arkansas

Q: What city is zip code 71965?

71965 is assigned to Pencil Bluff, Arkansas. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 71965 in?

71965 is in Montgomery County, Arkansas.

Q: What is the population of 71965?

About 298 people live in 71965, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What zip codes are near 71965?

The closest zip codes to 71965 are 71966, 71969, 71961, 71957, 71960.

Residential delivery areaMontgomery CountyCentral Time

Population

298

Small sample: rough estimates

Median household income

—

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$144K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

41.5

U.S. 38.9

Land area

17 sq mi

18 people/sq mi

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

About 71965

71965 is a rural zip code in Pencil Bluff, Arkansas (Montgomery County), covering 17 sq mi of land. About 298 people live here, or 18 per square mile. The median resident is 41.5 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally. With so few residents, the Census figures below are rough estimates with wide margins of error.

40.3% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). The median home value is $144,100. 82% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

27% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 19 minutes each way, and 0% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in management; construction and repair; and healthcare.

How 71965 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Only about 298 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.

Poverty rate40.3%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · AR 16%24th of 545 in AR
Unemployment rate14%
98th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · AR 4.9%36th of 549 in AR
Rent-burdened renters70.8%
98th
WeaknessU.S. 51.1% · AR 44.8%82nd of 498 in AR
Residents under 1831.9%
98th
U.S. 22% · AR 23.1%33rd of 550 in AR
Healthcare workers17.3%
98th
U.S. 9.7% · AR 10.5%52nd of 549 in AR
Housing vacancy20.5%
94th
U.S. 10.1% · AR 13.5%201st of 545 in AR
Broadband access97.1%
93rd
StrengthU.S. 91% · AR 86.7%24th of 545 in AR
Income inequality (Gini)0.509
91st
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · AR 0.47965th of 542 in AR
Homeownership rate82.4%
84th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · AR 66.4%193rd of 545 in AR
Government workers19.2%
82nd
U.S. 14.5% · AR 15.2%171st of 549 in AR
Median age41.5
68th
U.S. 38.9 · AR 38.5297th of 550 in AR
Self-employed workers9.6%
54th
U.S. 10% · AR 10.4%297th of 549 in AR
Bachelor's degree or higher27.1%
39th
U.S. 35.7% · AR 25.7%75th of 549 in AR
Median earnings per worker$44,000
36th
U.S. $49,666 · AR $41,934164th of 542 in AR
Diversity index35.9
31st
U.S. 61.4 · AR 51.2220th of 550 in AR
Per capita income$29,266
17th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · AR $34,225240th of 550 in AR
Foreign-born residents2%
12th
U.S. 14.1% · AR 5.4%199th of 550 in AR
Average commute19 min
9th
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · AR 22.5 min442nd of 508 in AR
Median home value$144,100
8th
U.S. $332,700 · AR $188,000222nd of 509 in AR
Residents 65 and older9.1%
5th
U.S. 17.2% · AR 17.6%523rd of 550 in AR
Population density18/sq mi
2nd
U.S. 95/sq mi · AR 59/sq mi340th of 550 in AR
Population298
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · AR 3,049,391479th of 550 in AR
Work from home0%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · AR 8.8%515th of 549 in AR
Uninsured rate0.7%
1st
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · AR 9%516th of 548 in AR
Veterans0.5%
1st
U.S. 6.2% · AR 7.4%517th of 550 in AR
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · AR 2.5%444th of 549 in AR

Measure	71965	Montgomery	AR	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in AR
Poverty rateWeakness	40.3%	22.4%	16%	12.5%	99th	24th of 545
Unemployment rateWeakness	14%	5.8%	4.9%	5.2%	98th	36th of 549
Rent-burdened rentersWeakness	70.8%	58%	44.8%	51.1%	98th	82nd of 498
Residents under 18	31.9%	18.7%	23.1%	22%	98th	33rd of 550
Healthcare workers	17.3%	9.6%	10.5%	9.7%	98th	52nd of 549
Housing vacancy	20.5%	32.3%	13.5%	10.1%	94th	201st of 545
Broadband accessStrength	97.1%	78.2%	86.7%	91%	93rd	24th of 545
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.509	0.463	0.479	0.483	91st	65th of 542
Homeownership rateStrength	82.4%	80.6%	66.4%	65.2%	84th	193rd of 545
Government workers	19.2%	18.9%	15.2%	14.5%	82nd	171st of 549
Median age	41.5	50.8	38.5	38.9	68th	297th of 550
Self-employed workers	9.6%	14.3%	10.4%	10%	54th	297th of 549
Bachelor's degree or higher	27.1%	16.7%	25.7%	35.7%	39th	75th of 549
Median earnings per worker	$44,000	$35,163	$41,934	$49,666	36th	164th of 542
Diversity index	35.9	20	51.2	61.4	31st	220th of 550
Per capita incomeWeakness	$29,266	$28,563	$34,225	$44,673	17th	240th of 550
Foreign-born residents	2%	2.3%	5.4%	14.1%	12th	199th of 550
Average commuteStrength	19 min	33.3 min	22.5 min	26.4 min	9th	442nd of 508
Median home value	$144,100	$151,900	$188,000	$332,700	8th	222nd of 509
Residents 65 and older	9.1%	27.3%	17.6%	17.2%	5th	523rd of 550
Population density	18/sq mi	11/sq mi	59/sq mi	95/sq mi	2nd	340th of 550
Population	298	8,553	3,049,391	334,922,499	1st	479th of 550
Work from home	0%	4.4%	8.8%	15.1%	1st	515th of 549
Uninsured rateStrength	0.7%	10.2%	9%	8.4%	1st	516th of 548
Veterans	0.5%	8%	7.4%	6.2%	1st	517th of 550
Tech workers	0%	1.6%	2.5%	3.8%	1st	444th 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

32%

5–17

18–24

25–34

19%

35–44

45–54

33%

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

41.5

Under 18

31.9%

65 and over

9.1%

Race and ethnicity

White78%
Black0%
Hispanic20%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial3%

Diversity index

35.9

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

26.8%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

93%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 136
Average household size: 2.2
Family households: 77.2%
Married couples: 56.6%
Living alone: 22.8%
Veterans (of adults): 0.5%
Male / female: 39% / 61%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

34%

$25–50k

12%

$50–75k

$75–100k

19%

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

18%

Median household income

71965

—

Montgomery Co.

$48,906

Arkansas

$60,773

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$29,266

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

40.3%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

18.4%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.509

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

71965

$144,100

Montgomery Co.

$151,900

Arkansas

$188,000

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

71965

—

Montgomery Co.

$636

Arkansas

$947

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

74%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

20%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 171
Owner-occupied: 82.4%
Vacant: 20.5%
Median year built: 1981
Median rooms: 5.5
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 70.8%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 70.8%
Home value to income: —

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

94%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

35%

10–19

24%

20–29

16%

30–44

45–59

14%

60+

Average commute

19 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

14%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

54.8%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Management

55%

Construction and repair

18%

Healthcare

17%

Office and admin

Production

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

Sales

Farming, fishing and forestry

Transportation and moving

Industries

Restaurants and hotels

49%

Construction

18%

Health care and social assistance

17%

Education

Manufacturing

Agriculture and mining

Finance, insurance and real estate

Retail

Professional and technical services

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Public administration

Admin, support and management

Other services

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$44,000

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

9.6%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

19.2%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

28.8%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	71965	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$31,250	$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

High school

30%

Some college

15%

Associate's

20%

Bachelor's

11%

Graduate

16%

High school graduate or higher: 91.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 27.1%
Graduate or professional degree: 15.8%
Households with broadband: 97.1%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 88.2%
No internet access: 2.9%
Without health insurance: 0.7%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Pencil Bluff
State: Arkansas
County: Montgomery County
Center point: 34.6547° N, 93.7374° W
Land area: 17 sq mi
Water area: 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

Pencil Bluff (unincorporated)3% of zip

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

Zip codes near 71965

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
71966	Oden, AR · PO box	3.3 mi	—	—	—
71969	Sims, AR	6.2 mi	223	$38,224	$159,800
71961	Oden, AR	6.9 mi	1,120	$37,054	$124,100
71957	Mount Ida, AR	10 mi	3,105	$47,703	$179,000
71960	Norman, AR	13 mi	1,144	$66,917	$117,300
72950	Parks, AR	13 mi	517	$42,628	$95,600
71970	Story, AR	14 mi	526	$71,667	$216,400
72841	Harvey, AR	15 mi	316	$28,672	$155,500
72827	Bluffton, AR	16 mi	78	$28,021	$202,300
72838	Gravelly, AR	17 mi	203	$85,580	$102,400
72926	Boles, AR	17 mi	587	$82,578	$148,400
71935	Caddo Gap, AR	18 mi	866	$48,750	$155,800

Questions about 71965

What city is zip code 71965?

71965 is assigned to Pencil Bluff, Arkansas. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 71965 in?

71965 is in Montgomery County, Arkansas.

What is the population of 71965?

About 298 people live in 71965, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 71965 in?

71965 is in Central Time.

What zip codes are near 71965?

The closest zip codes to 71965 are 71966, 71969, 71961, 71957, 71960.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 71965, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.