Smackover, AR · standard
ZIP Code 71762
Union County, Arkansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,501
- 17/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $50,577
- Median income Below-median income area
- $106,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 20.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Smackover pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 15th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 12th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 17
- people per sq mi
- 72%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 71762 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 71762 covers 148.0 square miles in Smackover, Union County, Arkansas (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,501 residents on file, a density of 17 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 71762 reports a modest median household income of $50,577 (11% below the average Arkansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,999. The poverty rate is 23.7%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $106,400 (27% below the average Arkansas ZIP), and median rent is $860; owner occupancy is 71.6%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.7, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Union County, so 71762 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 71762
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Smackover, AR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 71762.
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
20 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
8 establishments
- Wholesale trade 6
Wholesale trade
6 establishments
- Retail trade 6
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Manufacturing 5
Manufacturing
5 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 71762, Smackover, AR · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
2,501
Population
148.0
Area (sq mi)
17
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 71762?
42.7
Median Age
51.1%
Male
48.9%
Female
0.3%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$50,577
Median Household Income
-11% vs state ZIP avg
$26,999
Per Capita Income
23.7%
Poverty Rate
6.8%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 71762 ranks among Arkansas ZIPs
Smackover, AR household income vs. every Arkansas ZIP code
Median household income among 505 reporting Arkansas ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$50,577 42nd percentile higher than 42% of 505 Arkansas ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Arkansas ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,269housing units
1,269
Total Housing Units
1,128
Occupied Units
141
Vacant Units
2.60
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$106,400
Median Home Value
-27% vs state ZIP avg
$860
Median Rent
1983
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 68 business establishments in ZIP 71762, employing approximately 722 people with a combined annual payroll of $43,085,000.
68
Businesses
722
Employees
$43.1M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 20 | 29.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 8 | 11.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 8.8% |
| Retail trade | 6 | 8.8% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 7.3% |
| Construction | 4 | 5.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 5.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 5.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 4.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 71762 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 71730
El Dorado (71730)
32,213 residents
- 71762 2,501
Smackover (71762)
2,501 residents
- 71751 939
Louann (71751)
939 residents
- 71759 600
Norphlet (71759)
600 residents
- 71758 450
Mount Holly (71758)
450 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 71762 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 71762, both outside AR so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (2,501 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 71762 in?
ZIP code 71762 (Smackover) is located in Union County, Arkansas. Union County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/union-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 71762?
ZIP code 71762 in Smackover, AR has a population of 2,501 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 71762?
The median household income in ZIP 71762 is $50,577, which is 34% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 71762?
The median home value in ZIP 71762 is $106,400, which is 62% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 71762?
The largest racial group in ZIP 71762 is White at 72.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 71762?
ZIP code 71762 has 68 business establishments employing approximately 722 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 71762?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 71762 are: Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (20), Other services (except public administration) (8), Wholesale trade (6). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 71762?
In ZIP code 71762, 60.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 71762?
In ZIP code 71762, approximately 71.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71762?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 71762 is 23.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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