71740 ZIP Code – Emerson, Arkansas
ZIP code 71740 is a small ZIP code located in Emerson, Arkansas, within Columbia County with a population of approximately 1,669 residents. The median household income is $64,028 — above the Arkansas average and near the national average. The median home value of $152,600 is well below the national average, with 81.3% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). ; median rent of $664 is similarly below the national average. Housing consists of 68% single-family (decreasing).
At 1.3%, the unemployment rate is well below the national figure. An estimated 18.1% of the population falls below the poverty line, above the national figure. An estimated 15.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the national average. At 30.7, the median age is below the national figure. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 71753, 71038, 71072.
ZIP Code 71740 Data
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ZIP 71740 vs. Arkansas vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 71740 | AR Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,669 | 5,039 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $64k | $52k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $152k | $126k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $664 | $750 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 30.7 | 44.2 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.3% | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 18.1% | 17.7% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 15.2% | 16.8% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 71753 – Magnolia
- 71038 – Haynesville
- 71072 – Shongaloo
- 71021 – Cullen
- 71861 – Taylor
- 71749 – Junction City
- 71075 – Springhill
- 71071 – Sarepta
- 71758 – Mount Holly
- 71079 – Summerfield
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71753 | MAGNOLIA | 16,388 | $45,731 |
| 71038 | HAYNESVILLE | 3,951 | $30,328 |
| 71072 | SHONGALOO | 1,424 | $66,133 |
| 71021 | CULLEN | 501 | $19,779 |
| 71861 | TAYLOR | 1,817 | $51,125 |