ZIP Code 71726

ZIP code 71726 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 494.8 square miles in Chidester, Ouachita County, Arkansas. The area is home to 1,435 residents, producing a population density of 3 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 71726 against Arkansas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 71726 sits at $31,328 (45% below the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $28,972. The poverty rate stands at 25.8% and the unemployment rate at 11.0%. On housing, the median home value is $68,500 (53% below the state average) with median rent at $500 per month, and 84.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 71726 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 12.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 61.4, and the average commute is —. Use the benchmarks above to see where 71726 sits relative to Arkansas and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →