PlainZIP

Strong, AR · standard

ZIP Code 71765

Union County, Arkansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

2,156
4/sq mi
$38,636
Median income
$49,200
Median home value
9.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Strong pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

5th pct
household income, US ZIPs
1th pct
home value, US ZIPs
4
people per sq mi
92%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 71765 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 71765 covers 513.3 square miles in Strong, Union County, Arkansas (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,156 residents on file, a density of 4 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 71765 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $38,636 (32% below the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $26,895. Poverty here runs at 19.8%, with unemployment measured at 2.3%. On housing, the median home value is $49,200 (66% below the state average) with median rent at $483 per month, and 91.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 9.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.2, and the average commute is -. To put 71765 in local context, 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Union County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 71765

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Strong, AR

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 71765.

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 71765, Strong, 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

2,156

Population

513.3

Area (sq mi)

4

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 71765?

46.2

Median Age

52.1%

Male

47.9%

Female

1.0%

Foreign-Born

White 59.0%
African American 38.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%

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?

$38,636

Median Household Income

-32% vs state

$26,895

Per Capita Income

19.8%

Poverty Rate

2.3%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 71765 ranks nationally

Strong, AR household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$38,636 5th percentile higher than 5% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $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 48.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 9.5%

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

What does housing look like?

1,214

Total Housing Units

916

Occupied Units

298

Vacant Units

1.90

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 91.7%
Renter 8.3%

$49,200

Median Home Value

-66% vs state

$483

Median Rent

1992

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 23 business establishments in ZIP 71765, employing approximately 160 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,720,000.

23

Businesses

160

Employees

$5.7M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 7 30.4%
Other services (except public administration) 4 17.4%
Transportation and warehousing 3 13.0%

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 71765 vs 71747 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
71747 Huttig, AR 1,097 8.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Union County

71730 standard
El Dorado, AR
Pop: 32,213
71749 standard
Junction City, AR
Pop: 2,595
71762 standard
Smackover, AR
Pop: 2,501
71747 standard
Huttig, AR
Pop: 1,097
71759 standard
Norphlet, AR
Pop: 600
71758 standard
Mount Holly, AR
Pop: 450

Related Areas

Union County Strong, AR Arkansas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 71765 in? ▼
ZIP code 71765 (Strong) 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 71765? ▼
ZIP code 71765 in Strong, AR has a population of 2,156 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 71765? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 71765 is $38,636, which is 49% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 71765? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 71765 is $49,200, which is 82% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 71765? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 71765 is White at 59.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 71765? ▼
ZIP code 71765 has 23 business establishments employing approximately 160 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 71765? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 71765 are: Retail trade (7), Other services (except public administration) (4), Transportation and warehousing (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 71765? ▼
In ZIP code 71765, 48.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 9.5% 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 71765? ▼
In ZIP code 71765, approximately 91.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71765? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 71765 is 19.8% 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.