PlainZIP

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
$50,577
Median income
$106,400
Median home value
20.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $26,999. Local economic indicators show a 23.7% poverty rate alongside 6.8% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $106,400 (27% below the state average) with median rent at $860 per month, and 71.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

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 -. Beyond these figures, 4 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Union County, letting you compare 71762 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 71762?

42.7

Median Age

51.1%

Male

48.9%

Female

0.3%

Foreign-Born

White 72.7%
African American 22.7%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%

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

$26,999

Per Capita Income

23.7%

Poverty Rate

6.8%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 71762 ranks nationally

Smackover, AR household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$50,577 15th percentile higher than 15% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 60.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

1,269

Total Housing Units

1,128

Occupied Units

141

Vacant Units

2.60

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.6%
Renter 28.4%

$106,400

Median Home Value

-27% vs state

$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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 71762 vs 71751 →

ZIP 71762 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 71762 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
71751 Louann, AR 939 4.8 mi
71759 Norphlet, AR 600 7.4 mi
71758 Mount Holly, AR 450 8.5 mi
71730 El Dorado, AR 32,213 12.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Union County

71730 standard
El Dorado, AR
Pop: 32,213
71749 standard
Junction City, AR
Pop: 2,595
71765 standard
Strong, AR
Pop: 2,156
71747 standard
Huttig, AR
Pop: 1,097
71759 standard
Norphlet, AR
Pop: 600
71758 standard
Mount Holly, AR
Pop: 450

Related Areas

Union County Smackover, AR Arkansas

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.